Director Project Delivery - Utility Solar

Director Project Delivery - Utility Solar Location(s) Charlotte, North Carolina | Houston, Texas | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Arkansas | Orlando, Florida | Scottsdale, Arizona DEPCOM Power is seeking a Project Delivery Director who will own outcomes in the field and drive disciplined, profitable execution across utility‑scale solar and BESS projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who spends significant time onsite working shoulder to shoulder with project teams to strengthen cost control, schedule certainty, and contract compliance while keeping a sharp focus on project forecasting and financial performance. The ideal leader brings deep EPC self‑perform experience, identifies execution and capability gaps at the site level, and closes them through intentional coaching, training, and clear accountability. More than managing construction, this role is about leading execution ensuring teams have the tools, rigor, and support needed to deliver safe, competitive, and consistently profitable projects. This role can be based remotely within the U.S. and requires, at minimum, 50% travel to project sites and DEPCOM’s headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ as the business requires. This role does not provide VISA sponsorship. Our Team DEPCOM’s Project Delivery Organization specializes in executing comprehensive, turnkey PV, BESS, and Repower projects, complete with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We leverage strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination with interconnection utilities nationwide. As a proud member of Koch Industries, we are committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards through Principle Based Management. This approach not only streamlines our processes for client success but also empowers our supervisors to cultivate an environment where employees can fully realize their potential and excel in their roles. What You Will Do 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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 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 Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future What Will Put You Ahead Master’s in business Utility scale PV solar and BESS EPC project execution experience Understanding of IRA compliance Understanding of project development cycles For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000k- $200,000k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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