Director of Construction

This role is based in Arlington, VA. On-site presence is required.

About the Company

Join a leading independent power producer at the forefront of renewable energy development. With a footprint across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, our client develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale solar energy projects. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded Israeli clean energy firm with over 1GW commissioned and a 7GW pipeline globally, the company is shaping the future of sustainable power in the U.S. and beyond.

We are hiring a Director of Construction who will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. In this role you will be focused on hands-on execution, contractor coordination, and field delivery, with exposure to strategic construction planning.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

The Director of Construction is anticipated to have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversees all day-to-day operations and strategic direction of large, utility scale solar construction programs as well as lead a team of high performing professionals
• Significantly contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains supply chain relationships
• Leads, manages, develops staff, across multiple utility scale solar construction projects
• Provides guidance and project leadership ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Directs external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, A&E design teams,
• commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Strategic Planning: Setting the strategic direction for construction projects and ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals
• Project Management: Overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Team Leadership: Leading and developing a team of construction professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Financial Oversight: Managing the financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with construction projects.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that construction projects meet all quality standards and comply with relevant regulations
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and government agencies
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing processes and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness in construction operations
• Leads in developing and executing effective contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents
• and documentation
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Project Management Assistants, Site Superintendents and Subcontractors
• Manage all aspects of construction projects from pre-construction to project close-out

Education and Experience:

• Degree preferred; experience accepted in lieu
• 5–8 years of construction project management experience
• Utility-scale solar or large-scale commercial construction background
• PMP certification preferred, not required

Work Location, Remote Work, and Travel:

• This position will be based in the Arlington, VA. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time