Director, Project Execution

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a Senior Project Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects across multiple regions. You will drive governance, risk management, budgeting, and schedule adherence from NTP to COD and hand-off, while mentoring a growing project management team.

The role requires excellent communication with executives, stakeholders, contractors, and regulators, and a track record of delivering complex projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or quantitative field.
• 8+ years of solar or energy storage project management experience.
• Strong communication for senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and goals.
• Leadership in fostering collaboration and proactive information seeking.
• Expert in complex problem solving in challenging project scenarios.
• Detail oriented while maintaining broad project perspective.
• Mentor and develop other PM team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching leadership and strategic direction for multiple solar/energy storage projects across regions.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, cost, quality, and risk management objectives from NTP through COD and hand-off.
• Lead Project Management organization and establish governance, standards, controls, KPIs, and best practices.
• Define resource allocation strategies and portfolio priorities aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide executive oversight of portfolio performance, including forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Oversee budget stewardship from NTP to final completion and ensure as-modeled condition.
• Lead negotiations and oversee contracts, consultants, vendors, and major subcontractors.
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; resolve critical issues during execution.
• Build and strengthen PM organization through hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Direct Project Managers and internal resources to drive successful execution.
• Set high standards for performance and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive alignment across Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management teams.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides overarching leadership and strategic direction for multiple projects across any region(s).
• Assumes responsibility for the successful completion of projects, including schedule, cost, quality, and risk management, from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD) and Portfolio Operations hand-off.
• Leads the Project Management organization and oversees the project portfolio by establishing governance frameworks, execution standards, project controls, KPIs, and best practices to drive consistent project delivery.
• Defines resource allocation strategies and portfolio priorities to ensure projects are executed in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Provides executive oversight of portfolio performance, including capital deployment, forecasting, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Oversees the preservation and optimization of project IRR from NTP budget approval through handoff to Portfolio Operations.
• Is responsible for the overall EPC budget from NTP to Final Completion, making key decisions to preserve the as-modeled condition of projects.
• Spearheads negotiations and final recommendations regarding contracts and provides executive oversight of construction activities, consultants, vendors, and major subcontractors.
• Ensures contract compliance while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and project objectives.
• Identifies potential risks and challenges, develops mitigation strategies, and holds ultimate accountability for resolving critical issues that arise during project execution.
• Builds and strengthens the Project Management organization through strategic hiring, talent development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Directly oversees Project Managers and internal resources, providing leadership, coaching, and support to drive successful project execution.
• Establishes high standards and expectations for project performance while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drives alignment and collaboration across Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, and Portfolio Operations teams.
• Leads critical meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes, representing the Project Management organization in executive and strategic forums.
• Maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures effective, transparent communication across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Reports key portfolio metrics, risks, and performance insights to executive leadership.
• Ensures all projects adhere to industry standards, legal regulations, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Implements and oversees quality control measures, continuously monitoring project progress and performance.
• Ensures contractor compliance with certified payroll and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other quantitative educational background, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant solar or energy storage project management experience (Solar PV, Energy Storage, or Electrical sectors).
• Superior oral and written communication skills, tailored for higher-level stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced ability to drive project teams and entities to success, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.
• Leadership in fostering a collaborative environment and proactive approach to seeking information and research.
• Expert in complex problem-solving abilities, including navigating challenging project scenarios and leading innovative solutions.
• Detail oriented while capable of seeing and understanding the full picture.
• Collaborate as part of a broader project management team to include, mentor, and develop others.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the solar and energy storage sectors, focusing on strategic leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive project success through effective resource allocation, compliance, and performance monitoring.