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Project Director – Engineering & Construction (Renewable Energy)

Charlottesville, VA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior leader overseeing multiple utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS) from pre-construction to commercial operation, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.

Role type

Senior IC Project Director (Engineering & Construction)

Builds

Utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) infrastructure

Domain

Renewable Energy / Power Generation / Construction

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Utility-scale project execution, EPC and multi-contract structures, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, capital project controls, grid integration knowledge, team leadership, commercial management

Preferred skills

Experience in IPP, developer, or EPC organizations, managing projects $200M+, geographically dispersed team management

Technologies

EPC, multi-contract, hybrid approaches

Responsibilities

Lead execution of multiple utility-scale projects from pre-construction to COD; Provide leadership to project managers and construction teams; Partner with Development, Engineering, and Asset Management teams; Establish project governance and performance tracking; Drive execution strategies including contracting models and resource planning; Maintain accountability for budgets, schedules, and risks; Lead commercial negotiations for EPC agreements and equipment supply; Ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements; Report to executive leadership on project status and risks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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