Cinterra

Director of Operations

Cinterra

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel.
  • Provide leadership for regional construction teams by building, in person training, development mentoring and motivating both site management and trade craft to meet project and corporate goals.
  • Build out of and management of regional construction execution team from the ground up, scaling operations to multi-Gigawatt level in region.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and leadership to optimize employee development and training for the Construction Team.
  • Manage portfolios of projects across the assigned region, overseeing the construction installation and coordination with regional and trade SMEs to provide fully integrated and efficient operations across all regional projects.
  • Lead regular weekly meetings with all the regional construction teams, monitor and track progress, document and set / track improvement actions.
  • Ensure the regular and timely preparation and distribution of construction reporting requirements, construction look ahead, productivity boards, KPI analysis and integration with project reports.
  • Provide weekly information and update report to the VP of Operations.
  • Consult with the field operations manager, project manager and other trades to agree project staffing needs.
  • Work with Project Managers to onboard subcontractors, work closely with Client Services and produce complete subcontracts and ensure all subcontractors execute to the agreement and the company’s standards.
  • Works with the project team to balance the delivery of projects against the realities of a budget.
  • Provide support for cost to complete calculation, which is further circulated and discussed with project management and leadership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in construction, with 5+ years minimum in utility scale solar in a lead management role.
  • Demonstrates good business and financial acumen.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to promote a collaborative, professional and successful team.
  • Experience and ability to understand and interpret contracts, plans, and specifications.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and labor suppliers of Utility Scale solar projects.
  • Experience building and managing self-performing construction teams.
  • Familiarity with construction safety regulations and experience with implementation of safety plans on utility scale solar projects.
  • Familiarity with utility scale solar quality control measures, drafting contractual requirements, and remediation of quality issues.
  • Strong expertise in reading and understanding technical reports and construction drawings including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and SCADA systems.
  • Familiarity with building and electrical codes is a plus.
  • Familiarity with construction means and methods applicable to utility scale solar and substation installations.
  • Articulate, clear, and professional communication both verbally and written.
  • Well-developed, professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people at all levels, from the construction laborer to the CEO.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in situational awareness, knowing what to say/what not to say, and when.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in industry standard software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, SharePoint.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills showing understanding of schedule, monetary, and engineering/construction impacts to various changes/opportunities/impacts.
  • Strong personal organizational skills to manage time, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and have ability to lead groups and teams.
  • Demonstrated high level of judgment – can sensitively apply knowledge and skills to select practical, effective courses of action and able to keep sensitive information confidential.
  • Demonstrates commitment to high professional ethical standards.
  • Excels at operating in a fast-paced environment, where multiple needs must be met.
  • Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
Benefits
  • Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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