Job description
As a Construction Manager with DEPCOM Power, you will lead end‑to‑end field execution across utility‑scale solar projects by developing high‑performing Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical teams. You will drive consistent processes that deliver safe, high‑quality projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining strong subcontractor alignment, regulatory compliance, and customer relationships.
Our Team
DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes full turnkey PV and BESS plants with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We utilize preferred partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors while coordinating with interconnection utilities across the nation. As a Koch Company, we implement Principle Based Management to continue driving innovation, hold our team to the highest standard and streamline our overall processes to ensure project success for each of our clients. As a supervisor, this includes helping your employees self-actualize and be all that they can be.
What You Will Do
- Lead full‑scope field execution across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines on complex utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects, with clear ownership of outcomes.
- Partner closely with onsite Safety, Quality, and Logistics teams, along with remote functional partners, to align field execution, resolve issues quickly, and ensure consistent delivery against project safety, quality, schedule, and cost expectations.
- Build, develop, and retain high‑performing Superintendent teams by setting clear expectations, coaching decision‑making, and driving accountability for results.
- Own project performance-safety, schedule, quality, cost, and environmental compliance-through disciplined planning, three‑week look‑ahead execution, and proactive risk management.
- Conduct weekly site risk assessments, updating and maintaining the Risk & Opportunity (R&O) log in coordination with the Site and Project Management teams to proactively manage exposure.
- Lead environmental compliance for the project, ensuring SWPPP, permits, erosion control, and regulatory requirements are planned, executed, and enforced in coordination with Environmental and Safety teams.
- Drive subcontractor field performance by holding subs accountable to scope clarity and production expectations and upholding safety and environmental standards, while resolving field issues decisively.
- Manage subcontractor cost and contract compliance by reviewing and challenging Change Order Requests (CORs) for contractual basis, pricing, and approving invoices against completed work, contract terms, and budget.
- Anticipate and resolve constructability, logistics, and coordination challenges before impacting schedule, cost, or compliance.
- Establish and maintain owner confidence through transparent communication, reliable execution, and consistent delivery against commitments.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Construction management experience on large‑scale industrial, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects with direct responsibility for field execution.
- Experience leading superintendents and managing subcontractors across multiple scopes while maintaining safety, schedule, quality, and cost control.
- Experience managing change order requests, risk and opportunity assessments, and invoice review/approval.
- Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, including short‑interval and look‑ahead planning.
- Working knowledge of construction safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance in active jobsite environments.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Heavy civil and complex infrastructure experience, including substations, high‑voltage collection systems, transmission tie‑ins, and/or BESS site development on utility‑scale projects.
- Proven delivery of large‑scale projects (100MW+ preferred) in EPC or self‑perform environments, with accountability for safety, schedule, and field execution.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience, including site preparation, electrical integration, and coordination with commissioning teams.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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About DEPCOM Power
Company Overview
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company
HeadquartersScottsdale, United States
Founded2013
SizeApproximately 1,000 to 5,000 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
DEPCOM Power specializes in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions, focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M), development support, and repowering services (source: linkedin.com). The company supports the full project lifecycle, leveraging experienced solar veterans, top-tier module technology, and cost-efficient balance-of-system components to deliver high-production, cost-effective energy solutions (source: depcompower.com). Its service lines include development support, EPC, O&M, energy storage, and repowering, serving utilities, independent power producers, project developers, large industrial users, and refinery customers (source: kochinc.com). DEPCOM positions itself as technology agnostic with long-term service capabilities, differentiating itself in managing large and complex power projects across the United States (source: depcompower.com).
Projects & Track Record
DEPCOM Power’s portfolio includes the Roadrunner Reserve battery energy storage systems in Southeast Tucson, Arizona, where it provides EPC services for two systems rated at 200 MW / 800 MWh each (source: depcompower.com). It also delivered EPC services for the Yuma Solar Energy Center, a 70 MW solar and 70 MW battery storage hybrid facility in Arizona (source: depcompower.com). Other notable projects include Felina Solar in Fabens, Texas, a 150 MW utility-scale solar EPC project, and Crystal Hill Solar in Halifax County, Virginia, a 65 MW solar installation (source: depcompower.com). The company has also completed the Pine Bend Refinery Solar project in Minnesota, a 45 MWdc solar installation supporting refinery operations, and a 27 MW solar installation supporting refinery operations in Corpus Christi, Texas (source: depcompower.com). Additional projects include a behind-the-meter solar and battery system for Hybar Steel in Osceola, Arkansas, a 50 MW solar facility in Southern New Mexico under O&M, and two Northern Arizona solar sites totaling 55 MW under restoration and O&M services (source: depcompower.com). DEPCOM is also delivering a utility-scale solar and battery storage system in Salinas, Puerto Rico (source: depcompower.com). At the time of acquisition by Koch, DEPCOM’s portfolio included approximately 5 GW of projects across completed, in-construction, and preconstruction stages, demonstrating a broad geographic footprint across multiple U.S. states and territories (source: kochinc.com).
Recent Developments
In November 2021, Koch Engineered Solutions acquired DEPCOM Power, integrating it into Koch’s energy and industrial platform to expand its capabilities in utility-scale solar and energy storage (source: kochinc.com). Since then, DEPCOM has continued active delivery on major projects including the two 200 MW / 800 MWh Roadrunner Reserve battery systems, the 150 MW Felina Solar project in Texas, and the solar-plus-storage project in Salinas, Puerto Rico, reflecting ongoing growth and operational momentum (source: depcompower.com).
Working There
DEPCOM Power’s organizational structure includes departments such as business development, project delivery, engineering, environmental health and safety (EH&S), services, and supply chain, led by experienced executives, indicating a diverse range of roles in project management, engineering, procurement, construction oversight, field services, safety, operations, and commercial development (source: depcompower.com). The company emphasizes recruitment of driven professionals passionate about major and complex renewable energy projects, fostering a culture centered on project execution, technical depth, and long-duration service agreements (source: depcompower.com). Key office locations for employment opportunities include Scottsdale, Arizona; Bedminster, New Jersey; Pelham, Alabama; and Pleasanton, California, reflecting its broad operational footprint (source: linkedin.com).
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