Director, Solar Foundations & Project Leadership

Nextracker; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) matching

Unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Nextpower, headquartered in Fremont, CA, seeks a Director, Foundations Projects for a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). You will lead a team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers, driving best-in-class service for customers and ensuring safety on project sites.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects from procurement to commissioning, coordinating logistics, and driving P&L while providing technical support and strong customer satisfaction to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of combined Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager experience in energy, construction, mining, oil & gas fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills and qualifications.
• Ability to manage direct reports with a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience interfacing with supply chain procurement and logistics.
• Experience in and talent for dealing with customer support and O&M issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Passion for solar or renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers delivering projects from PO to Commissioning.
• Ensure safety protocols on project sites and manage safety.
• Manage project P&L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cash flow and cost management.
• Coordinate logistics, procurement, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and related tools.
• Establish, measure and report key performance indicators for customer care.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Nextpower, headquartered in Fremont, CA, seeks a Director, Foundations Projects for a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). You will lead a team of Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers, driving best-in-class service for customers and ensuring safety on project sites.

Responsibilities include managing multiple projects from procurement to commissioning, coordinating logistics, and driving P&L while providing technical support and strong customer satisfaction to stakeholders.