Vice President, Project Execution

Strata Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a highly analytical VP of Project Execution to lead preconstruction planning, estimating, strategy, and contract oversight for utility-scale solar and storage projects in the U.S. You will drive planning, scheduling, budgets, profitability, and client management across the EPC portfolio.

You will oversee strategic direction, business development, and project delivery while building and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 15‑20 years of EPC Operation Experience Required.
• Minimum 15 years of Renewable Construction Experience, including 10 years of P&L responsibility.
• Engineering Degree or Construction Management Major Required.
• PMI/PMP certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety and construction regulations; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication and leadership across cross‑functional teams.
• Understanding of value drivers for renewable power projects and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish a reputation for increasing back office and field productivity during challenging times.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and their commercial applications.
• Result‑focused and adept at working under pressure with tight schedules/budgets.
• Manage day‑to‑day aspects of projects and enforce project standards to minimize risk.
• Create and execute project work plans and delegate resources accordingly.
• Lead cross‑functional high‑performance teams to achieve results.
• Coordinate financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, permitting, and negotiations.
• Oversee contractual terms, estimating, cost management, scheduling, and supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree or Construction Management major

PMI/PMP certification

OSHA safety training (OSHA 30 preferred)

Job description

As the VP of Project Execution, we seek a highly analytical decision-maker with extensive experience growing and operating companies. This person will lead a team of professionals providing preconstruction planning, estimating, strategy, and contract oversight for utility-scale and battery energy storage projects. This position will oversee all planning, scheduling, and budgets from preconstruction to completion across the EPC portfolio. You will be responsible for strategic direction, business development, project delivery, profitability, and client management for our utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

Summary

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long‑term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a reputation for increasing back office and field productivity during challenging times.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and their commercial applications.
• Result‑focused and adept at working under pressure with tight schedules/budgets in rapidly changing and unpredictable environments.
• Manage day‑to‑day aspects of projects by effectively applying methodologies that enforce project standards and minimize exposure to project risks.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements, including identifying resources and delegating task assignments to proper personnel.
• Possess exceptional leadership in building and leading cross‑functional and high‑performance teams that achieve results.
• Coordinate vital functions such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities, and financial negotiations.
• Expert understanding of contractual terms, estimating, cost management, project scheduling, and the supervision of project teams.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 15‑20 years of EPC Operation Experience Required
• Minimum 15 years of Renewable Construction Experience, including a minimum of 10 years of P&L responsibility
• Engineering Degree or Construction Management Major Required
• PMI/PMP certification
• Knowledge of OSHA safety and construction regulations. OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Solid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for renewable power projects and developer/owner/operator company objectives
• Strong oral and written communication, project management, leadership, and team‑building skills, including experience working with cross‑functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders

Perks and Benefits

we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility‑scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self‑perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion‑driven environment that fosters long‑term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.