Director of Construction Operations

SpartanX

Director of Construction Operations overseeing and scaling residential solar construction operations in Iowa. Responsible for improving operational performance and ensuring compliance with standards.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day residential solar construction operations across multiple teams and departments
Lead installation, electrical, service, scheduling, and field management operations
Develop and improve operational processes, workflows, and accountability standards
Monitor installation timelines, production metrics, and operational KPIs
Ensure all projects are completed safely and in compliance with NEC, AHJ, and company standards
Support manpower planning, crew utilization, and operational forecasting
Partner with permitting, engineering, inspections, and executive leadership teams
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions
Oversee quality control initiatives and reduce operational deficiencies and repeat service issues
Manage field leadership development, coaching, and performance accountability
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and operational growth initiatives
Maintain professional communication with homeowners, inspectors, vendors, and internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong leadership experience in residential solar construction operations
Proven ability to manage multiple operational departments simultaneously
Deep understanding of solar installation workflows, electrical operations, and field logistics
Experience building operational systems, accountability structures, and scalable processes
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong communication and leadership presence
Experience managing field managers, electrical leadership, and operational teams
Working knowledge of NEC requirements, inspections, and AHJ processes
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Prior Director-level or senior operations leadership experience preferred
Journeyman or Master Electrician background preferred
NABCEP certification
Experience managing multi-market solar operations
Strong background in service operations and first-visit resolution initiatives
Experience with battery storage systems and advanced solar technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive executive compensation package based on experience
Health insurance offerings
Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding solar company
Leadership role with direct operational impact and advancement potential
Team-focused culture built on accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence

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Hard Skills & Tools

solar installation workflowselectrical operationsfield logisticsoperational systemsaccountability structurestroubleshootingproblem-solvingservice operationsbattery storage systemsadvanced solar technologies

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunicationcoachingperformance accountabilitymanpower planningcrew utilizationoperational forecastingquality controlfast-paced environment adaptability

Certifications

NABCEP certificationJourneyman ElectricianMaster Electrician