Director of Execution Management (Solar & BESS)

Samsung C&T America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based incentives

International collaboration

Job summary

Samsung C&T Renewables America seeks a Director of Project Management to lead the construction portfolio for utility-scale solar and BESS projects in North America. You will build and mentor a high-performing PM team, establish standardized processes, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and with strong contractual governance.

You will negotiate EPCA agreements, manage EPC partners, coordinate with finance and utilities, and maintain executive-level alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent.
• MBA or advanced technical degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years in project management/construction leadership in utility-scale power generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor PMs, APMs, and construction staff.
• Establish standardized PM processes, KPIs, and reporting for NA portfolio.
• Allocate resources across pipeline to match timelines and needs.
• Escalation point for critical risks, disputes, and schedule recovery.
• Draft, structure, and negotiate LNTP agreements and EPCA frameworks.
• Drive executive-level negotiations for EPC contracts and financing milestones.
• Set standards for milestones, damages, and liability caps.
• Collaborate with Executives, Legal, and Risk to minimize contractual risk.
• Ensure interconnection, permit conditions, and CPM schedules align with contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

MBA or advanced technical degree

Tools

MS Project/PM software

Contract management tools

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation was founded in 1938 and is the parent company of Samsung Group. It is a Global Business Partner and Lifestyle Innovator pioneering new trends in the construction, trading & investment, fashion and resort industries. Its Trading & Investment Group operates in over 40 countries managing energy projects and industrial commodities (chemicals, steel, materials). It acts as a specialized trader and developer, focusing on renewable energy (solar/wind/ESS), LNG and new business ventures such as data centers.

In the United States, Samsung C&T Renewables has a track record of developing over 38GW of renewable energy projects since 2016. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, it currently manages a 20GW+ PV/BESS pipeline across 24 states, backed by a solid team of 100+ employees across the US and Seoul, South Korea. In addition, it has full development cycle capabilities, including in-house site acquisition, real estate, permitting, interconnection, engineering, pre‑construction and much more. In Canada, Samsung has successfully developed, constructed, and continues to manage operation services for a 1.3GW solar+wind energy cluster.

About the Role

The Director of Project Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the entire construction portfolio. You will establish execution frameworks, manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, and take ultimate accountability for bringing assets safely from late‑stage development through to commercial operations. In addition to guiding the department, this executive role leads high‑stakes commercial structuring, EPC partner negotiations, and executive‑level alignment with Project Finance, Tax Equity investors, Utilities, and Off‑takers. You will ensure the portfolio is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and under highly protective contractual terms.

• Lead, mentor, and build a high‑performing team of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field construction staff.
• Establish standardized project management processes, KPIs, and reporting frameworks for the entire North American portfolio.
• Allocate human and capital resources dynamically across the pipeline to match shifting development timelines and project needs.
• Serve as the ultimate internal escalation point for critical project risks, contractor disputes, and schedule recovery plans.
• Oversee and approve the drafting, structuring, and negotiation of all Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) agreements.
• Drive executive‑level commercial and technical negotiations for full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements (EPCA).
• Set corporate standards for contractual milestones, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, and liability caps.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Legal, and Risk Management to eliminate commercial exposure across all active contracts.
• Ensure contract technical exhibits perfectly align with macro interconnection requirements and permit conditions.

Executive Project Finance & Tax Equity Integration

• Drive the overarching engineering and construction due diligence strategy required for successful financial closings.
• Provide executive sign‑off on major construction milestones, Independent Engineer (IE) reports, and verification certificates required to trigger institutional funding draws.
• Mitigate portfolio‑wide execution risks to guarantee strict compliance with Tax Equity milestone deadlines (e.g., safe harbor, continuous construction rules, and partnership flip timelines).
• Maintain executive relationships with lenders' engineers, tax equity investors, and third‑party auditing firms.

Utility & Off‑Taker Relationship Management

• Accountable for portfolio‑wide compliance with all technical, commercial, and operational milestones dictated by Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Off‑taker contracts.
• Oversee the strategic execution of capacity testing, performance guarantee verifications, and formal Commercial Operation Date (COD) notices.
• Manage high‑level relationships with Transmission Providers and Utilities to streamline grid interconnection, witness testing, and back‑feed schedules.
• Ensure all EPC activities, substation designs, and telemetry/SCADA integrations comply with utility and regional grid code metrics.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for the full construction portfolio budget, tracking aggregate commitments, contingencies, and cash‑flow curves.
• Review and approve major contractor progress billings, change orders exceeding baseline thresholds, and draw requests.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and cost‑to‑complete reports to corporate leadership and the board of directors.
• Monitor macro Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to protect targeted portfolio commercial operation dates.

Stakeholder & Safety Alignment

• Ensure absolute regulatory compliance across all local, state, and federal permits, environmental constraints, and interconnect agreements.
• Represent the company in front of local communities, landowners, government agencies, and utility executives.
• Champion and enforce an uncompromised, zero‑incident safety culture across all active construction jobsites.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent. An MBA or advanced technical degree is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 12–15 years of project management and construction leadership experience in utility‑scale power generation, with at least 5 years in a direct supervisory/departmental leadership role.
• Sector Expertise: At least 7 years specifically directing utility‑scale Solar (PV) and BESS construction portfolios.
• Track Record: Proven experience acting as a senior leader on the Owner's side or working directly for a major IPP/Developer.
• Contractual Expertise: Expert‑level track record of negotiating and structuring multi‑million dollar LNTP and EPCA frameworks.
• Financial Acumen: Advanced understanding of Project Finance mechanics, Tax Equity compliance frameworks, and PPA milestone enforcement.

Certifications & Travel

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% to project sites, vendor facilities, and corporate offices as required.
• Work with a global team delivering innovative, large‑scale energy solutions.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for international collaboration.
• Work with a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and international collaboration opportunities

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and location. Samsung C&T Corporation also offers a comprehensive benefits package, performance‑based incentives, and opportunities for professional development.

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