One Tech Engineering is searching for a Director of Construction for a position located in Jackson, Ohio; Hamburg, Arkansas; and Shawboro, North Carolina. The Director of Construction will oversee all construction activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD), ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have 10-15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in utility-scale solar EPC projects.
Director of Construction Responsibilities:
- Lead all field operations for utility-scale solar projects (20MW–500MW+).
- Oversee installation of PV modules, trackers, inverters, DC/AC systems, substations, and balance of plant (BOP).
- Direct site superintendents and field teams to ensure efficient execution.
- Own site-level execution of EPC contracts, including scope, schedule, and cost.
- Drive construction schedules aligned with contractual milestones (NTP to COD).
- Manage field budgets, labor productivity, and cost controls to protect margin.
- Support change order development, claims management, and contract compliance.
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
- Ensure subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and adherence to contract terms.
- Oversee material deliveries, inventory control, and site logistics (modules, racking, transformers, inverters).
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce OSHA and company HSE standards.
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
- Ensure compliance with permits, environmental regulations, and AHJ requirements.
- Implement QA/QC programs to ensure all installations meet engineering and manufacturer standards.
- Oversee mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with commissioning teams and utilities for testing, energization, and grid interconnection.
- Serve as the primary on-site representative to the client/owner and third-party stakeholders.
- Provide regular reporting on schedule, cost, risk, and progress.
- Resolve field issues proactively to maintain client satisfaction and project momentum.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
- 10-15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in utility-scale solar EPC projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale solar farms under EPC contracts.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, substations, and grid interconnection processes.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
- EPC project execution and contract management expertise.
- Strong field leadership and team development.
- Financial acumen with focus on cost control and margin protection.
- Advanced problem-solving in fast-paced construction environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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