Director of DER Construction – Clean Energy EPC Leader

McKinstry Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 166,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, prescription, dental, and/ or

Job summary

McKinstry in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER project execution, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction across solar, BESS, EV infra, microgrids, and fuel cells.

You will set standards, manage budgets, coordinate engineering, procurement and construction, mentor leaders, and build scalable, multi-site teams while partnering with IPP, C&I and utility clients to drive repeat, measurable project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading national construction operations for renewable energy or infrastructure EPC projects.
• 12+ years of progressive construction leadership, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Experience delivering solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, microgrids, or fuel cell projects at scale.
• Strong background with Independent Power Producers, C&I clients, and utility customers.
• Deep understanding of EPC contracting, risk management, subcontracting, and self-perform construction.
• Strong financial acumen managing large project portfolios and construction financials.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for construction execution across DER technologies.
• Lead EPC, Design-Build, and fixed-price projects including self-perform and subcontracted scopes.
• Oversee planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning, and turnover across regions.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost control, schedule, and risk management.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead construction managers and field leadership.

Skills

Construction leadership

Renewable energy

EPC contracting

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

McKinstry in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER project execution, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction across solar, BESS, EV infra, microgrids, and fuel cells.

You will set standards, manage budgets, coordinate engineering, procurement and construction, mentor leaders, and build scalable, multi-site teams while partnering with IPP, C&I and utility clients to drive repeat, measurable project success.