Director, Construction

Urban Grid

. Lead and oversee integrated project teams for advanced-stage solar and battery energy storage projects from pre-construction through final completion .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading utility scale solar PV projects, including project management, contract negotiation, and risk management. Proven ability to develop construction schedules, budgets, and optimize project designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Utility Scale Solar PV ExperienceProject ManagementContract NegotiationRisk ManagementConstruction Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract AdministrationConstruction SchedulingCost EstimationEPC RFP DevelopmentScope DefinitionTechnical Specification ReviewBid Package DevelopmentChange Order NegotiationQuality Control Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational CapacityAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Solar Project ConstructionEPC ContractsCAPEXRisk IdentificationConstruction ManagementVendor ManagementProject FinancingConstruction Management ProfessionalsMaster Service AgreementsPurchase Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee integrated project teams for advanced-stage solar and battery energy storage projects from pre-construction through final completion
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Project Development, and Business Development to transition projects into pre-construction
Monitor projects nearing commercialization and develop contracting strategies for late-stage projects
Formulate initial construction schedules and budgets, considering factors affecting completion dates and EPC costs
Optimize project designs for offtake commercialization and EPC RFP stages, including site layout, equipment selection, design basis, electrical/civil/structural coordination, scope definition, and specifications
Lead Project Managers in issuing EPC RFPs and identifying technical gaps affecting contractor pricing or schedules
Support analysis of EPC contractor bids, CAPEX estimates, construction schedules, and project-document obligations
Oversee and negotiate key commercial terms and technical documents linked to EPC contracts
Provide construction CAPEX and schedules to support underwriting activities with Business Development and Project Finance
Build, coach, and retain a growing team of project management professionals
Develop relationships with senior members of key contractor partners
Serve as expert in contract administration and construction management; coach and mentor team members
Initiate, review, approve, and negotiate change orders
Oversee project execution progress
Identify and mitigate project risks and coach Project Managers on risk management
Ensure project financing needs are met
Take accountability for contractor safety on assigned projects
Collaborate with Project Management, Project Engineering, and Project Development to identify risks, define schedules, and establish cost estimates
Support construction schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Support construction bid and proposal processes, including bid assumptions, contingencies, cost estimate analysis, and project schedules
Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction meets industry standards and specifications
Develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in utility scale solar PV
8+ years of experience within construction, or a related field with focus on construction, project management, or other relevant work applicable to this position
Self-motivated and able to work individually and/or in a collaborative team environment with minimal guidance
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while creating and maintaining internal and external relationships with vendors and co-workers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate and communicate work with multiple disciplines, organizations, agencies, vendors, and contractors
Strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadlines
Knowledge of solar project construction schedules, cost and risk identification preferred
Experience reviewing scopes of work, technical specifications, drawings, and estimates
Experience supporting the development of bid packages, proposals, and various contract exhibits
Experience negotiating contracts, master service agreements, purchase orders, or other types of contracts or agreements
Hybrid in Houston, Texas: 4 days in office, Fridays remote
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid paternal leave
Retirement plan with matching contributions
Competitive compensation package
Bonus
Hybrid work schedule with Fridays remote