Director Project Delivery - Utility Solar

About the role

The Project Delivery Director oversees and directs project personnel on utility scale solar photovoltaic and BESS projects. They provide expert guidance on all project execution phases including schedule adherence, financial forecasting, risk mitigation, compliance with contracts, and quality controls. The role demands a strong understanding of general business economics to support sound decision-making processes, including budgets, schedules, prime and subcontract language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct project personnel on utility scale solar photovoltaic and BESS projects
• Provide expert guidance on all project execution phases including schedule adherence, financial forecasting, risk mitigation, compliance with contracts, and quality controls
• Demonstrate proactive accountability for achieving project milestones, budget targets, and regulatory requirements while maintaining safety and environmental standards
• Set clear, measurable goals and performance expectations for Project Managers and their teams; regularly review progress and provide developmental feedback
• Conduct talent reviews and workforce planning to ensure the project organization has the right skills and strategies in place to maintain a competitive advantage
• Guide the team to apply economic thinking in decision-making processes, focusing on value creation and cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide input on project documentation related to contract administration, schedules, and budgets
• Drive portfolio level planning, prioritize portfolio opportunities and mitigation efforts, leverage internal and external capabilities to drive advantaged solutions
• Foster strong, trust-based customer and partner relationships that deliver mutual benefits and long-term success
• Create an environment where knowledge and ideas are shared proactively, challenge is solicited and encouraged while building trusted relationships internally and externally

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing teams
• Previous EPC project management and execution experience
• Strong understanding of general business economics to support a sound decision-making process including budgets, schedules, prime and subcontract language
• Negotiation experience with customers and subcontractors
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time

Qualifications

• Master’s in business
• Utility scale PV solar and BESS EPC project execution experience
• Understanding of IRA compliance
• Understanding of project development cycles

Skills

• Expertise in project management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project documentation and contract administration
• Knowledge of energy storage systems and renewable energy technologies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Roth and traditional 401(k) plans
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Education assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance

Pay

$165,000-$200,000 annually

Schedule

Remote within the U.S., with at least 50% travel to project sites and DEPCOM’s headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ