VP, Construction - Solar

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Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Solar, the VP, Construction is the senior manager overseeing all day-to-day project management activities of the Solar Construction business unit. This position is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of implementing and constructing solar projects. The VP, Construction - Solar will oversee all projects and is responsible for the overall administrative and technical direction of site operations as well as planning, coordinating, and directing the entire construction effort to ensure each project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

Operational Results

• Leadership Accountabilities: Identifies, deploys, and manages high-performing teams needed to accomplish business objectives. Provides a positive and engaging work environment by:
  • Recruits and hires outstanding talent.
  • Aligns individual and team objectives to department and company objectives.
  • Manages and supports employee development and growth.
  • Provides regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress.
• Advanced planning for projects.
• Detailed scope, schedule, and budget management and controls for each project.
• Customer and subcontractor contract negotiation and management.
• Hires, manages, and measures resources including labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Directs, measures, and reports progress toward project goals.
• Manages and mentors project directors and project managers.
• Maximizes resource efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures Site safety and security.
• Ensures proper close out of projects.
• Implements project management system; trains PMs and ensures system is updated regularly.
• Implements communication system to update Management regularly on the status of projects. Communicates with customers project status and diplomatically handles customer concerns.
• Maintains all necessary training and certifications for construction staff.
• Ensures Compliance & Policy – OSHA, State and Federal standards, and drug testing.
• 100% Customer satisfaction.

Financial Accountability

• Participates in estimate reviews and approves prior to submittal to the client.
• Regular review of project financial performance.
• Maintains strong financial transparency in all relationships with Management.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements in operations that will translate to bottom line results.
• Anticipates and minimizes cost overruns.
• Ensures client change orders are introduced and executed timely.
• Meets or beats project budgets.
• Increases gross profit margins on construction projects.

Business Development Support

• Supports business development in the proposal process to ensure a clean transition to project execution at the time of award from the customer.
• Builds and maintains relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Participates in proposal interviews and meetings, as required.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Contract negotiation and change order management.
• Knowledge of project execution, cost reporting, forecasting, production tracking, scheduling, and overall construction operations.
• Communication
  • Internally with executive managers, Project Managers, Estimators, Commercial Management, Engineering, Finance, Fleet and Equipment, Legal, HSQE, Operations, Human Resources, and cross-functional departmental teams.
  • Externally with clients, potential clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Track record of building, leading, and managing construction teams.
• Track record of directing, measuring, and reporting progress toward project goals.
• Understanding of Project accounting and controls.
• Risk assessment policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Procore.
• Must have a valid current driver license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Position requires travel to meet with clients and support projects onsite approximately 50% of the month.
• Functional competencies include accountability, building strategic partnerships, business acumen, ethics & integrity, and managing vision & purpose.

Safety

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Compliance & Policy – OSHA, State and Federal standards, drug testing.

Leadership

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages multiple direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
  • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
  • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry related experience in operationally complex organizations required.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing solar construction projects and teams to include both direct team leadership development and large operations team leadership.
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally approximately 51%-75%.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Anticipated base salary range: $225,000 – 265,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.