Director, Construction - Self Perform - DEPCOM Power

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Director of Construction - Self Perform to join the team. This role can be based remotely within the U.S. with 50-75% travel to project sites and the DEPCOM office as needed. This role will oversee the successful execution of multiple large-scale solar energy projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project and construction management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.

This role does not provide VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business, and as an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business in your everyday work. DEPCOM Power's Project Delivery team ensures that the Project Operations team has the tools they need to be successful.

What You Will Do

• Project Site Leadership: Direct and manage the overall construction process of multiple capabilities (Civil, Pile Driving, Racking & Module Installation), ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Lead and support the internal construction teams to help achieve project schedule goals and stay within budget constraints
• Team Management: Mentor and develop a team of General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foreman, and Craft Labor. Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including the Project Delivery team, clients, suppliers, labor providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment and compliance with all requirements
• Budget Management: Develop and mange project execution budgets per scope of work, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate then. Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality control procedures to ensure all projects meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations
• Reporting: Provide regular project status updates to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay current with the industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Propose and implement innovative strategies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency

• Construction Management experience developing and leading construction teams including large scale groups of craft labor
• Experience with Civil, Pile Driving, and Installation of racking systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience creating and developing bottoms up estimates using estimating software (HeavyBid, B2W, etc.)
• Experience managing multiple projects at once forecasting the workload and schedules
• Valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

• Utility scale solar experience
• Engineering experience
• Business leadership experience
• Experience managing teams of contractors and subcontractors

For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000 - $185,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring 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 Benefits

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 Opportunities

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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