Director, Construction, Midwest
NexampPosted May 6, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
Solar Energy$185k - $210k
Full Time
Job Description
The Director of Construction at Nexamp will lead the deployment operations for clean energy projects in the Midwest, overseeing a geographically dispersed team to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective project delivery while collaborating with various departments to align construction efforts with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- •Plan and execute all construction operations within the geographic region.
- •Build, coach, and retain a high-performing construction team.
- •Develop a plan to ensure success based on key performance indicators and annual goals.
- •Manage relationships with key contractors to mitigate risk across the portfolio.
- •Provide construction expertise during the project development process.
- •Collaborate with business development, engineering, and procurement to maintain project schedules.
- •Analyze key construction cost drivers for budget and ROM preparation.
- •Participate in project engineering reviews for value engineering.
- •Coach and mentor team members in contract administration and construction management.
- •Engage in new market development and establish subcontractor bases.
- •Enforce company and regulatory safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- •10 years of construction management experience, preferably in the solar industry, with deep knowledge of civil, electrical and utility construction.
- •5 years of managing people, preferably in a remote environment.
- •4-year college degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field required or equivalent work experience.
- •Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards; OSHA 10 is a minimum requirement.
- •Valid and current Driver's license.
- •Willingness to travel at least 50% if required.
- •Experience managing budgets and schedules with a track record of success.
- •Experience in contractor vetting and the project bid process.
- •Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- •Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project and various other construction management tools.
- •Maintains professional licenses in trade i.e. PMP, CSL, NABCEP PV, etc.
Benefits
- •Compensation range: $185,000 - $210,000
- •Hybrid work schedule: 3 days a week in Chicago, IL
- •401(k) employer match
- •Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- •Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
- •Commuter benefits
- •Cell phone reimbursement
- •Healthy snacks and coffee
- •Service days and volunteer opportunities
- •Company outings
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