Senior Solar Construction Director: Delivery & Leadership

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned leader to direct and lead the execution of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in the United States. You will ensure delivery against safety, schedule, cost and quality commitments while providing strategic oversight on contracting strategy, subcontractor and self-perform execution models, and risk management.

You will mentor direct reports, foster safety and environmental stewardship, support budget development and monitor expenditures, mitigate risks, and

Qualifications

• Construction experience leading and building teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Strong financial acumen with budget development and cost control.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
• Experience managing teams of subcontractors and owner relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred).
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead execution of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects.
• Ensure delivery against safety, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Provide strategic oversight on contracting strategy, subcontractor and self-perform execution models, schedule risk management, and critical-path mitigation.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and empower direct reports using PBM frameworks.
• Foster safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, continuous improvement, and quality excellence.
• Support budget development and monitor project expenditures.
• Mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and stakeholders with regular updates on project performance, risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Propose and implement innovative strategies to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Cost control

Risk management

Schedule management

Contracting strategy

Subcontractor management

Microsoft Office

Project delivery

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned leader to direct and lead the execution of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in the United States. You will ensure delivery against safety, schedule, cost and quality commitments while providing strategic oversight on contracting strategy, subcontractor and self-perform execution models, and risk management.

You will mentor direct reports, foster safety and environmental stewardship, support budget development and monitor expenditures, mitigate risks, and