Director of Project Delivery (Solar & BESS)

Position Summary 

Champion the execution of a high-impact utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio, orchestrating the seamless transition from Final Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to successful Commercial Operation (COD). This leadership role demands operational excellence and sophisticated fiscal stewardship to deliver complex energy assets that meet rigorous technical, contractual, and regulatory benchmarks. 

Reporting Structure 

This position reports directly to the SVP Project Delivery. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Project Lifecycle Leadership: Strategize and lead the end-to-end execution of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects, maintaining total accountability from NTP through final commissioning and COD. 

• Technical & Infrastructure Oversight: Provide expert technical oversight for engineering alignment and design optimization, with a specific focus on solar modules, BESS systems, inverters, and critical high-voltage (HV) substation and transmission infrastructure. 

• Grid & Regulatory Navigation: Navigate complex grid coordination, including interconnection compliance, utility/ISO relations (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.), and the successful management of energization and grid synchronization activities. 

• Contractual & Vendor Direction: Direct the negotiation and lifecycle management of EPC, BOP, and major supply agreements, ensuring rigorous contractor performance, quality assurance, and proactive change management. 

• Financial & Schedule Orchestration: Drive detailed project schedules and robust cost controls, including CAPEX tracking and contingency management, to ensure all assets achieve targeted financial and delivery milestones. 

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead high-level collaboration between development, engineering, finance, legal, and asset management teams to ensure seamless project integration and internal stakeholder alignment. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (Advanced degree preferred). 

• 3–5 years of expert-level experience in infrastructure or energy project delivery, specifically focused on large-scale renewable energy assets. 

• Advanced technical knowledge of utility-scale solar PV design, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and high-voltage substation/transmission infrastructure. 

• Proven mastery of EPC contracting structures, vendor management, and sophisticated construction project controls. 

• Deep familiarity with interconnection processes and navigating major ISO/RTO markets such as ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Execution Excellence: Successful delivery of projects within approved financial targets and adherence to contractual COD milestones. 

• Safety Leadership: Maintenance of premier safety standards and a culture of zero harm, measured through TRIR and LTIR performance. 

• Asset Integrity & Handover: Successful transition of operational assets with minimal punch list items and comprehensive technical documentation for the operations team. 

What we can offer you:

• An Incredible Team, a Big Mission
  Work alongside smart, passionate people who are genuinely driven to build a cleaner energy future. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and celebrate wins together. Our team culture is strong and stable, reflected in our 87% employee retention rate, which speaks to the environment we’ve worked hard to build.
• Competitive Pay with Transparency from Day One
  We believe in being honest and clear about compensation from the start. The base salary range for this role is $100,000-130,000 Compensation decisions are based on a thoughtful review of your background, skills, certifications, and the impact you’ll bring to our growing business. Posting salary ranges upfront is part of our commitment to transparency and trust.
• Benefits
  Your health and financial well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, all available starting your first day and activating on the first of the month following your start date.
• Real Work-Life Balance
  We believe great work happens when people feel supported, energized, and trusted. Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.
• A Culture That Walks the Talk
  Our team motto is “Be a Commando.” To us, that means stepping in wherever needed, taking ownership without waiting to be asked, solving problems with creativity and grit, and supporting your teammates without ego. It reflects a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork where everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the mission done.We are building a company where everyone belongs. Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is woven into how we hire, grow, and work every day.