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Director Project Delivery - Utility Solar

DEPCOM Power, Inc, orlando, fl, United States


DEPCOM 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 is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who spends significant time onsite working shoulder to shoulder with project teams to strengthen cost control, schedule certainty, and contract compliance while keeping a sharp focus on project forecasting and financial performance.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee 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 drive advantageous 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, and trusted relationships are built 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 sound decision‑making, 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 sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Master's degree in business.
  • Utility‑scale PV solar and BESS EPC project execution experience.
  • Understanding of IRA compliance.
  • Understanding of project development cycles.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000–$200,000 per year. The position is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

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, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and may vary by geographic region.

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.

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