Job Description
Job Description
As the Director of Construction, you will lead a team of professionals providing preconstruction support, estimating, construction project management and contract oversight for utility scale solar, and battery energy storage projects. You will be involved in oversight for all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through commissioning and closeout. You will be responsible for representing the company with a variety of project partners and stakeholders. You will be responsible for the performance and execution of all construction operations across the EPC portfolio, establishment of departmental and project budgets, and hands-on involvement with process and system improvements to a rapidly growing company with national operations.
Summary :
We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Collaborates closely with the Engineering and Procurement teams to define and refine scopes and prepare and manage BOP / BOS RFP processes for wind, solar and battery energy storage systems
- Works closely to prioritize key activities on projects across the company portfolio in various stages from design through closeout
- Ensures on-time project delivery and excellent status communication and reporting to internal parties and clients
- Coordinates with other department heads and senior management, to ensure projects are properly designed, planned, and completed
- Assembles presentation materials and reports for Senior Management on the status and risks for the construction projects
Project Controls (Schedule & Budget) :
Ensures projects meet requirements for budgetingWorks with other departments and personnel to develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, analysis, and reporting of projects cost- to -completeWorks with Project Managers and site leads to manage change orders as they arise, review, and monitor quality control processes and deliver oral and written reports as requested or contractually requiredContracts :
Expert understanding of contractual terms, estimating, cost management, project scheduling and the supervision of project teamsLeads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering / design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiationsPrepares and submits requests for proposals, in addition to direction and oversight of the pre-construction teamsSupports the responses to Requests for Proposals and support the bid process to negotiate new projectsWorks with internal and external parties to negotiate the final contractual scope and deliverables and complete engineering design reviews for compliance to contract and scope of workQualifies, negotiates, and secures contracts with subcontractors; oversees the procurement and / or equipment and materialsEstablishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors and clientsSafety :
In coordination with Health and Safety team, drives safety culture by addressing safety concerns and implementing safety improvement measuresSuccessfully implements Health, Safety and Security program plans, practices, and objectivesParticipates in the development and implementation of safety and quality plans and proceduresEnsures Environmental compliance on all projectsReviews Safety Management Systems, Quality Management Systems and Environment Management SystemsPromotes a safe work environment to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practicesSupervisory Responsibilities :
Participates in the identification and selection of the senior project teams, on-site leads and assists in the specification of labor classifications and personnel needsOversight and direct communications with owners, site operations, subcontractors, and superintendentsMentors and trains staff on project control tools to effectively manage project costs, schedules, scopes, change orders and inspires a culture of disciplined attention to detail and frequent contract referencing to support contractor management and generation of management reportsHelps with employee relations, performance reviews, recruitingProvides and facilitates mentoring, development, and training resources; participates in implementation and development of “First Time Right” training initiativesEducation and / or Work Experience Requirements :
Minimum 10 to 15 years Solar Construction Experience including a minimum of 5 years P&L responsibilityEngineering Degree or Construction Management Major preferredPMI / PMP certification a plusKnowledge of OSHA safety and construction regulations. OSHA 30 certification preferredExperience and proficiency with MS Office including MS Excel and MS WordKnowledge of state and utility rules and incentives with respect to renewablesSolid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for renewable power projects and developer / owner / operator company objectivesStrong oral and written communication, project management, leadership, and team-building skills, including experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to read, interpret, edit, and understand plans and specifications for civil and electrical workExperience with managing renewable energy construction contracts including change order management and dispute resolutionsExperienced with managing and driving project schedulesExhibited success with process development and implementation, change management and growthExperience within renewable energy, general contracting, or commercial constructionDetailed oriented, analytical, organized, able to meet established deadlines, strong communication skills, and works well in pressure-type situationsThrives in the fast pace rapidly growing companyPatient and professional in stressful, deadline-driven situationsLead and support the site teams in technical, quality and safety, using systems in placeAbility to represent the company after clients, external agencies, and among this organization’s executive staffBuild trust and departmental structure by adhering to consistent standards as it relates to quality, process, and employee expectationsAnalytical problem solver who views obstacles as opportunities and creates solutions to systemic problemsSelf-motivated, self-starter who takes full ownership of project resultsPhysical Requirements / Work Environment :
Ability to travel 80% of time or more to project locationsAbout Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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