National Director, DER Construction

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); 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

Comprehensive medical, prescription, –

Parental leave

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER construction for a growing national team based in Seattle, WA. This executive role oversees safety, quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction across a diverse renewable energy portfolio.

You will drive standardized construction practices, manage multi-region execution, and partner with engineering, procurement, and operations to deliver reliable project outcomes while mentoring a team of Construction Managers and

Qualifications

• Lead national construction operations for renewable energy or infrastructure EPC projects.
• 12+ years of progressive construction leadership, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven 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.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for construction execution across DER technologies (solar, BESS, EV infra, microgrids, fuel cells).
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to contract requirements.
• Establish and enforce construction management standards, processes, and KPIs across the DER portfolio.
• Lead EPC, Design-Build, and fixed-price projects, including self-perform and subcontracted scopes.
• Oversee planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning, and turnover across multiple regions.
• Coordinate between engineering, procurement, and construction for predictable delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Maintain a zero-incident safety leadership culture and ensure safety compliance.
• Build and mentor Construction Managers, Project Managers, and field leadership.N
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and staffing for nationwide DER projects.

Skills

Construction leadership

Renewable energy EPC

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Job description

McKinstry seeks a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER construction for a growing national team based in Seattle, WA. This executive role oversees safety, quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction across a diverse renewable energy portfolio.

You will drive standardized construction practices, manage multi-region execution, and partner with engineering, procurement, and operations to deliver reliable project outcomes while mentoring a team of Construction Managers and