Director of Project Management

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Director of Project Management for a position located in Jackson, Ohio; Hamburg, Arkansas; and Shawboro, North Carolina. The Director of Project Management is responsible for overall project delivery of utility-scale solar EPC projects at the site level.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have 10-15+ years of project management experience, including utility-scale solar or large infrastructure EPC projects.

Director of Engineering Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior project leader responsible for end-to-end delivery of on-site EPC projects (20MW–500MW+).
• Partner with the Construction Director to align field execution with project objectives.
• Ensure all project functions (construction, engineering, procurement, commissioning) are coordinated and integrated.
• Own and manage the master project schedule, including critical path and milestone tracking (NTP to COD).
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure financial targets are met.
• Lead variance analysis and implement corrective actions to address schedule or cost deviations.
• Administer EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with scope, terms, and conditions.
• Lead change order management, claims development, and dispute resolution.
• Protect project margins through proactive commercial oversight and risk mitigation.
• Direct project controls, including scheduling, cost tracking, and performance reporting.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and clients (progress, risks, financials).
• Implement KPI tracking and reporting systems to measure project performance.
• Identify project risks across schedule, cost, supply chain, and execution.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues and drive timely resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client/owner on project performance.
• Manage relationships with utilities, regulators, and third-party stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, reporting reviews, and executive updates.

Requirements for the Director of Engineering:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 10-15+ years of project management experience, including utility-scale solar or large infrastructure EPC projects.
• Proven track record managing full lifecycle EPC contracts from NTP to COD.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management practices.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project).
• Strategic project leadership and execution.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced risk management and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex project environments.