Director – Substation

Moss & Associates (Construction)

. Lead Moss’ Substation EPC Field Operations across large-scale energy projects nationwide .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading utility-scale substation EPC operations, with a focus on strategic planning, subcontractor management, and operational excellence. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and manage complex relationships while ensuring safety, quality, and financial objectives are met.

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Substation EPC Operations LeadershipSubcontractor ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementElectrical EngineeringProject Budget ManagementEnterprise-Wide Substation StrategiesPerformance OversightField Execution AccountabilityEstimatingChange Condition ResolutionQuality EnforcementSafety Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsExecutive PresenceProblem-Solving SkillsTeam BuildingRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Energy ProjectsEPC OperationsSubstation Safety StandardsPortfolio ExecutionCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProcurementConstructionQuality AssuranceSafety Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Moss’ Substation EPC Field Operations across large-scale energy projects nationwide
Drive strategic planning, subcontractor performance, and portfolio execution
Set direction for substation field operations and build high-performing teams
Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are achieved
Lead substation safety standards, policies, execution practices, and corrective actions
Align subcontractor capacity, performance expectations, and execution standards with Civil, Electrical, Engineering, and project teams
Oversee subcontractor mobilization, sequencing, productivity, schedule recovery, and closeout performance
Enforce quality expectations for subcontractors and suppliers against contracts, drawings, specifications, and Standard Work Instructions
Manage project budgets, drive cost improvement, and resolve subcontractor impacts, change conditions, and execution risks
Serve as Estimator-Doer for substation estimates and support subcontractor award decisions
Build and manage client, supplier, and subcontractor relationships
Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead the substation team through resource planning, performance development, and team building

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education in construction management, electrical engineering, business, or a related discipline (preferred); and/or 10+ years of experience leading utility-scale substation, electrical, or energy EPC operations
Proven track record developing and executing enterprise-wide substation strategies with demonstrated operational excellence in large-scale energy EPC projects
Strong subcontractor management experience, including performance oversight, commercial alignment, dispute resolution, and field execution accountability
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Safety functions
Excellent communication skills and executive presence; ability to manage complex relationships and deliver portfolio-level updates to VP level and above
Strong strategic planning, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills; ability to translate strategy into field execution and lead through complex commercial and stakeholder situations
Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) to project sites and strategic initiatives (requirement)
Ability to perform frequent physical activity indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to handle heavier loads with assistance
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise, varying weather conditions, and extreme temperatures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Professional growth opportunities
Family-owned organization and relationship-centered culture
Employee empowerment and entrepreneurial work environment
Safety, quality, and professional development-focused culture