Vice President of Construction (Solar)

About the role

We’re seeking an inspiring and strategic Vice President of Construction – Solar Division to lead with innovation, cultivate a thriving team culture, and champion employee growth and development. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide both strategic and operational leadership for our solar construction division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the division
• Responsible for interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Lead, promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Develop the strategic plan for the business unit and ensure its implementation
• Achieve client satisfaction goals as put forth in the strategic plan
• Responsible for the effective hiring, training and retention of employees within the division
• Responsible for overall relationship with key vendors, owners and clients
• Confer with Safety Director on any jobsite safety issues
• Hold senior divisional management accountable to resolve all conflicts such as failure of subcontractors to perform, failure of materials to arrive, contract disputes, and trade conflicts
• Interface with all staff to maintain an open line of communication and reporting, monitor job progress, schedules and subcontractor performance, and coordinate the operation of the field through management of field personnel
• Manage and supervise the teams who direct Project Managers and Field Superintendents by giving ongoing performance feedback and conducting annual performance appraisals in a timely manner
• Correlate team member’s new ideas and help in implementing new policies and procedures
• Serve as member of the Executive team, attending all executive staff meetings and contributing to the overall success of the organization
• Attend trade shows and conferences on management and construction topics as presented
• Visit jobsites on an ongoing basis as needed
• Other duties as requested by the SVP/EVP/President

Qualifications

• 15 years of construction experience in large industrial construction companies or similar/related industries (renewables construction, electrical construction, vertical construction)
• Previous experience in renewable energy/EPC Construction preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deep understanding of strategic planning, organizational development, and operational excellence within the construction and renewable energy sectors
• Firm grasp of financial management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire, influence, and align cross-functional teams toward a shared mission
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building trust and driving collaboration across all levels of the organization
• Ability to cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor and develop emerging leaders, creating succession pipelines and fostering long-term employee growth
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable results in project execution and team engagement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Primavera, Viewpoint and Construction Software