Director, Civil Operations

About the role

The Director, Civil Operations at DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, provides enterprise leadership for self-performed civil construction operations across utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role involves leading strategy, systems, and teams responsible for delivering safe, predictable, and high-performing civil execution.

Responsibilities

• Champion Principle Based Management® by fostering a culture of stewardship, ownership, learning, and long-term value creation.
• Build and lead high-performing civil operations teams by recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders.
• Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for self-performed civil construction operations across the organization.
• Establish standardized work practices, operating procedures, productivity expectations, and field execution standards that improve consistency across projects.
• Drive improvements in safety, productivity, workforce efficiency, equipment utilization, quality, schedule predictability, and cost performance.
• Develop KPI frameworks, operational review routines, and performance management systems that support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Logistics, Construction, Quality, and Commissioning teams to align execution priorities and improve project outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, improve field performance, and strengthen operational reliability.
• Establish and promote best practices for civil construction means, methods, planning, sequencing, and execution.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and innovation to improve productivity, visibility, and workforce effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience leading civil construction operations within utility-scale energy, heavy civil, industrial construction, infrastructure, EPC, or large self-perform construction environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects, regions, or business units with responsibility for operational performance and execution outcomes.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing managers, supervisors, or field leadership teams.
• Experience using KPIs, metrics, and operational reviews to drive continuous improvement and business results.
• Experience improving productivity, workforce performance, equipment utilization, or operational efficiency within construction environments.
• Ability to travel up to 60% to support projects and operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, energy infrastructure, or EPC project environments.
• Knowledge of civil construction means, methods, earthwork operations, grading, drainage systems, road construction, and site development activities.
• Experience implementing Lean, operational excellence, continuous improvement, or standardized work systems.
• Experience implementing technology, analytics, digital planning tools, equipment tracking systems, or productivity reporting systems within construction operations.
• Experience developing workforce planning processes, leadership development programs, or technical training initiatives.

Skills

• Leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Project management and execution expertise.
• People management and development skills.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization skills.
• Technical and operational expertise in civil construction.
• Collaboration and partnership skills with cross-functional teams.
• Technology and analytics proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Education assistance.
• Additional benefits may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.