Director of DER Construction

McKinstry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 141,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Construction to spearhead innovative projects in Distributed Energy and Renewables. This pivotal role involves overseeing construction operations for Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage, and microgrid applications, ensuring energy resiliency and decarbonization. The ideal candidate will lead diverse teams, drive operational excellence, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders. Join a mission-driven organization committed to sustainability and community impact, where your leadership will shape the future of energy solutions. If you are a visionary with a passion for construction and renewable energy, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Family formation benefits

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Learning and advancement opportunities

Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction and project management required.
• Proficiency in financial management and sustainability standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across Distributed Energy and Renewables.
• Manage customer satisfaction, employee success, and financial predictability.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Sustainability Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry:

We are seeking a Director of Construction to join our west coast business in leading construction operations across our Distributed Energy and Renewables line of business. In this role, you will lead all aspects of construction operations across Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrid applications, and other distributed energy resource solutions to support energy resiliency, electrification, and decarbonization offerings for clients distributed nationwide. Contract methods to lead include Design-Build (DB), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Energy Service Performance Contracting (ESPC), and Fixed-Price. You will facilitate and be responsible for customer satisfaction, employee success, financial predictability, safety, and other business outcomes across a portfolio of projects independently managed by individual Construction Management and Project Management teams. You will also closely collaborate with sales, project development, field, and other McKinstry business units to successfully obtain and deliver business that aligns with McKinstry’s capabilities and plans. Additional responsibilities include:

Operations Management

• Progressive and proven experience with leading and delivering projects from Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Design-Build (DB), and Fixed-Price contractual delivery methods.
• Assist Business Unit Manager and Leadership with the development and promotion of Operations Excellence and Process Improvement initiatives that impact Business Unit Performance.
• Assist with the development of tools, templates, and operational processes to support the portfolio.
• Participate with Business Unit Manager / Operations Managers in monthly department forecasting, annual planning, and department monthly meetings. Ownership of your own portfolio in regard.
• Support Business Unit Manager / Operations Managers with proactive staffing efforts to meet operational responsibilities across portfolios.
• Ensure that critical processes from the Project Life Cycle and other project management tools are being used and leveraged across all portfolios. (including coach, guide, mentor, and train around this content)
• Work with Operations Managers and Project Managers to forecast and schedule manpower requirements based on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Hold and support operations and construction teams accountable for deadlines and outcomes.
• Work with McKinstry Safety and Quality Control SMEs to manage safety / quality standards, implementation, and training across all portfolios.
• Work with Operations Managers to organize, plan, and leverage critical key milestones throughout the project lifecycle, to include risk reviews, development and pre-construction meetings, Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) workshops, stakeholder analysis, and lessons learned.

Leadership & Team Management

• Assist with expanding the Distributed Energy Resources and EcoDistrict Services business models within key, strategic, and other vertical markets across the National portfolio.
• Assist Business Unit Manager with development and execution of strategic business plans, staffing plans, and tactical project delivery.
• Assist with development of McKinstry’s brand, particularly within the distributed energy, energy resiliency, electrification and decarbonization sectors within the commercial, industrial, higher education, and other relevant vertical markets.
• Build and maintain relationships within industry leaders, associations and organizations.
• Recruit, train, mentor and lead Operations Managers, Project Managers, and Project Superintendents in alignment with team goals and consistent with McKinstry values.
• Directs managers and directors in assigned groups such as project design and delivery and specialized technical services to be efficient, effective and optimize efforts and financial returns.

Sales & Business Development Support

• Available to sales, development, estimating for strategy and professional guidance on staffing, project costing, planning, and project delivery.
• Participate in job walks, risk reviews, and bid reviews to provide strategy and expertise on constructability and ensure sound estimating, project planning, and implementation.
• Attend client meetings, interviews, and events as needed to support.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of an Operations Director, including both formal and functional leadership of teams.
• 10+ years of engineering, construction, real estate and/or facility services, project / program management experience required.
• Solar PV experience required.
• Four (4) year college degree in architecture, engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, business management or related field; or equivalent professional experience required.
• Strong business acumen and advanced knowledge of financial management programs and software is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Thorough understanding of how sustainability standards and legislation interact to affect specific situations and clients required.
• Proficiency in forecasting and managing cost types.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $141,570 - $231,705 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.