Director, Power Market Sector

Company: Knutson Construction
Location: Minnesota (Hybrid – Remote and In Person)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $190,000 – $250,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Knutson Construction is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director, Power Market Sector to lead the growth and expansion of its power generation construction portfolio. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing market strategies, building executive-level client relationships, driving business development efforts, and positioning Knutson as a trusted partner for complex power generation projects. The position focuses on co-generation, single-cycle, combined-cycle, and utility-support facility projects while collaborating with internal teams to deliver safe, innovative, and high-quality construction solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for the Power Market Sector.
• Lead business development, revenue growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, independent power producers, EPC firms, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project pursuit strategies, pipeline forecasting, and proposal development.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on power generation facilities and industry trends.
• Collaborate with operations and preconstruction teams to develop repeatable project delivery approaches.
• Mentor and support business development, operations, and preconstruction staff.
• Represent Knutson at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Promote and uphold Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and organizational growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, EPC, utility, or power sectors.
• Experience in business development, strategic planning, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, preconstruction, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
• Knowledge of power generation facilities, utility infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to build executive-level client relationships and drive market growth.
• Strong financial, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with CRM and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50% regionally and nationally.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Annual Bonus and Profit-Sharing Opportunities