Executive Director - Thermal (E3 Consulting)

NAES; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 202,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

E3 Consulting, a subsidiary of NAES, seeks an Executive Director – Thermal to lead technical due diligence and owner’s engineering services for thermal power and energy infrastructure projects. You will oversee project reviews from pre-financing through decommissioning and contribute to business development.

This senior role requires 15+ years in thermal technologies, strong leadership, and excellent communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Education - bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
• 15+ years of relevant experience; IE or consultant preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Willingness to travel 10–25%

Responsibilities

• Review and opine on technical terms in commercial documents
• Lead reviews of project schedules and capital costs
• Provide construction monitoring and site visits
• Serve as project manager and client interface
• Support business development and proposals

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft 365

Independent worker

Sound judgment

Team leadership experience

Estimating

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Job description

About E3 Consulting

Founded in 1999, E3 is a leading technical advisor, providing reviews of complex capital‑intensive projects for capital providers, project developers, owners, and regulators. E3 primarily provides independent engineering and advisory services for energy, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. E3 operates as an independent subsidiary of NAES, a large provider of O&M, engineering and environmental services in the power generation sector.

About E3 Consulting

Founded in 1999, E3 is a leading technical advisor, providing reviews of complex capital‑intensive projects for capital providers, project developers, owners, and regulators. E3 primarily provides independent engineering and advisory services for energy, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. E3 operates as an independent subsidiary of NAES, a large provider of O&M, engineering and environmental services in the power generation sector.

Why Work with E3 Consulting?

E3 has a culture of teamwork and mutual respect and places high value on work‑life balance. We offer a small business feel, while working on interesting and oftentimes cutting‑edge projects largely in the energy sector. With the continued energy transition, E3’s renewables business continues to be a focal point of our team.

Summary

The primary focus of the Executive Director – Thermal position is to conduct technical and commercial due diligence related to thermal power and other energy infrastructure projects for the purpose of supporting project financing or acquisitions/divestures. In addition, the position requires the skills to provide owner’s engineering/development support and technical advisory services to our clients. The person in this position will provide services that fall within each of the stages of a project’s lifecycle, including development, pre‑financing, financing, construction, performance testing, O&M review, divestiture, decommissioning and redevelopment. The Executive Director – Thermal may also participate in restructuring consulting for distressed assets. This is a senior level role, requiring subject matter expertise in thermal technologies and the design and construction thereof. E3 is a seller‑doer model, and as such an Executive Director is required to actively participate in business development, including bringing in new projects and clients to support the overall team objectives.

Primary Duties

• Review and opine on technical terms in commercial documents including but not limited to equipment supply agreements, EPC agreements, offtake agreements, construction management agreements
• Understand typical market terms and conditions related to technology risks, construction budgets and schedules as well as “bankable” terms and conditions
• Review project schedules and project capital costs and opine on their adequacy to ensure the project will be completed as planned and in accordance with the completion requirements of projects
• Review and remain familiar with the contingency requirements of the various types of projects
• Capable of reviewing and preparing estimates for construction costs, including change orders
• Provide construction monitoring services, including visiting construction sites and/or warehouses to form an opinion on construction schedule and budget progress as well as identify any issues and then providing certificates and monthly analysis/reporting on same
• Witness performance testing for natural gas‑fired power plants. Review and comment on the test procedure prior to commencement of testing and then review test results post‑testing.
• Understand typical environmental and regulatory requirements of thermal power plants
• Review financial model to confirm reasonableness of construction costs associated with the technology employed and long‑term capital expenditures
• Serve as a team lead, with potential for future team member direct reports
• Serve as Project Manager on projects in area of expertise
• Serve as individual contributor and subject matter expert to other Project Managers
• Serve as client interface, both for project work and business development
• Work with subconsultants, if necessary, to complete the team with a specialized skillset
• Actively contribute to business development and generate new business
• Participate in proposal preparation, approval and presentation
• Serve as reference and coach in area of expertise for the rest of team
• E3 is a small business. As such, all employees perform whatever tasks may be necessary to support the overall team objectives and strategy.
• While the primary requirement for this position is thermal power and energy infrastructure expertise, the construction skills may be leveraged to support other technologies. Experience with renewable energy, infrastructure and general construction projects will be considered a plus.
• Travel is required to visit sites in various stages of a project’s life cycle from pre‑construction to construction to operating facilities to plant’s preparing for decommissioning. Able to travel 10‑25% of the time.
• Follow company management practices and procedures and company policies, procedures and work rules.

Working Relationships

This position reports directly to the VP Operations. This position could grow to include direct reports. This position serves as a technology lead and will provide support to others on the E3 team.

Compensation

The initial compensation will range from $201,600 - $231,800.

Education And Experience

• Education - bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
• Years of Experience - 15+ years of relevant experience. Prior experience as an IE or consultant is preferred.
• Licenses/Certification - Valid driver’s license required

Specific Skills And Knowledge

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including delivering presentations
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• History of using sound judgment to make decisions and set priorities
• Prior team leadership experience is highly desired
• Prior experience preparing estimates of portions of or entire projects for comparison to bids, preferred
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Willingness to travel as required, 10‑25%

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Because the position requires both in office and on‑site work, the physical requirements include the ability to sit for long periods of time, ability to communicate verbally, and in writing, and ability to handle long periods of screen time. In addition, travel may be required to meet client or project requirements. Work is performed on industrial sites when traveling, requiring protective clothing and equipment.

This is a full‑time position that requires 40 working hours a week. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, including working remotely and/or in the office.

Extended hours will likely be required from time‑to‑time during business travel or to accommodate Clients’ project schedules.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.