Director of Construction - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS

TAGMATIX360 LLC - 5.0

Illinois City, IL Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $140,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Project development phase management Contractor management Energy infrastructure construction projects Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Safety training program participation as safety practice Construction cost control Interpersonal skills Construction safety management Project change management Health regulations in construction safety Revenue forecasting Change management Team development Schedule management Utilities construction project management Construction team management Implementation of OSHA safety standards Estimating construction project budgets Profit & Loss statement Contracts Managing electrical project budgets Managing teams in a construction management role Construction subcontract management Managing projects Profit and loss analysis Construction quality assurance experience Solar energy Full Job Description Director of Construction - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS We are seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead multi-region field construction operations for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable infrastructure projects . This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and developing a team of Construction Managers, establishing consistent construction standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader who can step into complex or underperforming projects, quickly identify issues, establish structure, remove roadblocks, and drive teams toward measurable results. Key Responsibilities Construction Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and hold multiple Construction Managers accountable across active projects in Illinois and, eventually, Pennsylvania.
• Establish expectations for safety, schedule, quality, staffing, productivity, client satisfaction, and financial performance .
• Conduct weekly operating reviews covering project health, staffing, risks, schedule, costs, and performance.
• Develop KPIs and performance expectations for regional construction teams.
• Provide escalation support for schedule delays, subcontractor issues, client concerns, and project recovery plans.
• Develop future construction leaders through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management.

Multi-Region Construction Operations:

• Oversee construction execution across multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects .
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, Construction Managers, QA/QC, and safety resources based on project requirements.
• Standardize field reporting, project dashboards, forecasting, SOPs, and closeout processes across regions.
• Lead regional business reviews covering staffing, project risks, subcontractors, claims, backlog, and forecasted revenue.
• Support expansion of construction operations into new markets. Project & Financial Management
• Review construction budgets, labor curves, indirect costs, equipment utilization, and resource plans.
• Monitor earned value, cost-to-complete forecasts, project margins, P&L performance, and cash flow .
• Support change order management and recovery of owner-caused delays and project impacts.
• Partner with Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Development, O&M, and Asset Management teams.

Safety & Quality:

• Lead and maintain company safety and OSHA programs , including applicable compliance requirements and contractor safety systems such as ISNetworld.
• Establish consistent HSSE standards, audits, incident response, and corrective action processes.
• Ensure strong QA/QC execution, including inspections, turnover documentation, punch-list completion, and commissioning readiness.
• Benchmark project and regional performance to drive continuous improvement.

Client & Subcontractor Leadership:

• Support Construction Managers during key client meetings and project escalations.
• Build strong relationships with developers, utilities, owners, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and develop regional subcontractor networks and performance scorecards.
• Help resolve complex subcontractor, interconnection, schedule, and execution challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of construction leadership experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, EPC, BESS, or heavy civil construction.
• 5+ years of experience leading regional or multi-project construction operations.
• Proven experience managing and developing Construction Managers and field leadership teams .
• Experience overseeing multiple active projects across different locations or regions.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, project controls, contracts, cost forecasting, labor productivity, and change management .
• Experience managing construction P&L, budgets, margins, and forecasting .
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, safety programs, QA/QC, and construction compliance .
• Experience managing subcontractors and resolving complex project execution issues.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to regional offices and project sites. Key Performance Metrics
• Safety / TRIR performance
• Gross margin and P&L performance
• Schedule milestone achievement
• Labor productivity
• Revenue and backlog execution
• Client satisfaction
• Subcontractor performance
• Successful project turnover to

O&M Benefits:

• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as required
• Medical benefits
• Simple 401(k) with company contribution

Location & Travel:

This position will support projects across Illinois , with potential expansion into Pennsylvania . Regular travel to regional offices and active project sites is required. : If you are an experienced construction leader with a proven track record managing utility-scale solar, BESS, EPC, or renewable energy projects , and you are ready to lead a growing multi-region construction organization, we encourage you to apply. This keeps the posting anonymous and avoids identifying the client while still giving candidates enough information to understand the opportunity.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Illinois City, IL 61259