Senior Director, Energy Project Delivery (BESS & Solar)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Director of Energy Project Management to lead large utility-scale projects across Texas and the U.S. You will build execution systems, establish local teams, and oversee EPC partners from development through commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience managing energy infrastructure, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing utility-scale energy projects such as BESS, solar, or gas power.
• Strong knowledge of development, permitting, EPC execution, contracts, and project controls.
• Proven track record delivering large projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish project execution frameworks, standards, and operational processes for U.S. energy projects.
• Build and lead project teams across EPC, construction, HSE, engineering, and project controls.
• Direct execution across development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, schedules, contracts, and overall project performance.
• Oversee EPC milestones, change orders, contract administration, and commercial risk.
• Identify and mitigate project, cost, schedule, and liquidated damages risks.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities, project delivery systems, and execution processes.
• Evaluate future energy opportunities from technical, permitting, commercial, and execution perspectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Energy project management

Budget & schedule management

Stakeholder management

Team building

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/PM/Construction

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Director of Energy Project Management to lead large utility-scale projects across Texas and the U.S. You will build execution systems, establish local teams, and oversee EPC partners from development through commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience managing energy infrastructure, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.