
Director of Project Delivery – Solar & BESS
Blue Sky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Champion the execution of a high-impact utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio.
- Orchestrate the seamless transition from Final Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to successful Commercial Operation (COD).
- Provide expert technical oversight for engineering alignment and design optimization.
- Navigate complex grid coordination, including interconnection compliance and utility/ISO relations.
- Direct the negotiation and lifecycle management of EPC, BOP, and major supply agreements.
- Drive detailed project schedules and robust cost controls to ensure financial and delivery milestones are achieved.
- Lead high-level collaboration between development, engineering, finance, legal, and asset management teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (Advanced degree preferred).
- 3–5 years of expert-level experience in infrastructure or energy project delivery, specifically focused on large-scale renewable energy assets.
- Advanced technical knowledge of utility-scale solar PV design, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and high-voltage substation/transmission infrastructure.
- Proven mastery of EPC contracting structures, vendor management, and sophisticated construction project controls.
- Deep familiarity with interconnection processes and navigating major ISO/RTO markets such as ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO.
Benefits
- An Incredible Team, a Big Mission Work alongside smart, passionate people who are genuinely driven to build a cleaner energy future. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and celebrate wins together. Our team culture is strong and stable, reflected in our 87% employee retention rate, which speaks to the environment we’ve worked hard to build.
- Competitive Pay with Transparency from Day One We believe in being honest and clear about compensation from the start. The base salary range for this role is $100,000-130,000 Compensation decisions are based on a thoughtful review of your background, skills, certifications, and the impact you’ll bring to our growing business. Posting salary ranges upfront is part of our commitment to transparency and trust.
- Benefits Your health and financial well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, all available starting your first day and activating on the first of the month following your start date.
- Real Work-Life Balance We believe great work happens when people feel supported, energized, and trusted. Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.
- A Culture That Walks the Talk Our team motto is “Be a Commando.” To us, that means stepping in wherever needed, taking ownership without waiting to be asked, solving problems with creativity and grit, and supporting your teammates without ego. It reflects a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork where everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the mission done. We are building a company where everyone belongs. Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is woven into how we hire, grow, and work every day.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
utility-scale solar PV designBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)high-voltage substation infrastructureEPC contracting structuresvendor managementconstruction project controlsinterconnection compliancegrid coordinationproject schedulingcost control
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationnegotiationtechnical oversightcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementAdvanced degree in related technical field