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Director Project Delivery - Utility Solar

KochBenton, ARMay 3rd, 2026
Project Delivery DirectorDEPCOM Power is seeking a Project Delivery Director who will own outcomes in the field and drive disciplined, profitable execution across utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This hands-on leadership role involves significant onsite time working shoulder to shoulder with project teams to strengthen cost control, schedule certainty, and contract compliance while focusing on project forecasting and financial performance.The ideal leader brings deep EPC self-perform experience, identifies execution and capability gaps at the site level, and closes them through intentional coaching, training, and clear accountability. This role is about leading execution, ensuring teams have the tools, rigor, and support needed to deliver safe, competitive, and consistently profitable projects.Location & Travel: This role can be based remotely within the U.S. and requires, at minimum, 50% travel to project sites and DEPCOM's headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. VISA sponsorship is not provided.What You Will DoOversee and direct project personnel on utility-scale solar photovoltaic and BESS projects.Provide expert guidance on all project execution phases including schedule adherence, financial forecasting, risk mitigation, compliance with contracts, and quality controls.Demonstrate proactive accountability for achieving project milestones, budget targets, and regulatory requirements while maintaining safety and environmental standards.Set clear, measurable goals and performance expectations for Project Managers and their teams; regularly review progress and provide developmental feedback.Conduct talent reviews and workforce planning to ensure the project organization has the right skills and strategies in place to maintain a competitive advantage.Guide the team to apply economic thinking in decision-making processes, focusing on value creation and cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.Provide input on project documentation related to contract administration, schedules, and budgets.Drive portfolio-level planning, prioritize portfolio opportunities and mitigation efforts, and leverage internal and external capabilities to deliver advantaged solutions.Foster strong, trust-based customer and partner relationships that deliver mutual benefits and long-term success.Create an environment where knowledge and ideas are shared proactively, challenge is solicited and encouraged while building trusted relationships internally and externally.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Leadership experience managing teams.Previous EPC project management and execution experience.Strong understanding of general business economics to support a sound decision-making process including budgets, schedules, prime and subcontract language.Negotiation experience with customers and subcontractors.Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.What Will Put You AheadMaster's in business.Utility-scale PV solar and BESS EPC project execution experience.Understanding of IRA compliance.Understanding of project development cycles.CompensationFor this role, we anticipate paying $165,000k-$200,000k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.Our BenefitsWe 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, AD&D, 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.Equal OpportunitiesEqual 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).J-18808-Ljbffr