Director Construction Procurement

Our client is a leading distributed energy platform specializing in solar and energy storage solutions. With a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition, the company manages one of the largest C&I and community solar portfolios in North America. Known for their commitment to innovation, execution, and operational excellence, they are expanding their project pipeline and seeking experienced leaders to support scalable and cost-effective delivery.

The Director of Construction Procurement will be a key leader responsible for managing and optimizing EPC partnerships, contracts, and procurement processes across a rapidly growing portfolio of solar and energy storage projects. This individual will oversee all facets of EPC engagement from pre-qualification and pricing strategy to contract negotiation and compliance, ensuring high performance, risk mitigation, and timely project execution. This is a highly cross-functional role, interfacing with Engineering, Legal, Safety, and Field Operations to support development, construction, and repowering efforts.

What You'll Do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with EPC contractors across the U.S.
• Lead pre-qualification of new EPC partners, including diligence, onboarding, and compliance oversight.
• Monitor EPC pricing trends and market conditions by region and build type (e.g., rooftop, canopy, tracker).
• Develop and manage competitive EPC RFP processes, including scope development and bid evaluations.
• Negotiate EPC contracts aligned with organizational standards, financial goals, and risk tolerance.
• Provide expertise in insurance, bonding, and contractual risk management for EPC agreements.
• Support handoffs to implementation teams and help resolve internal-EPC conflicts during execution.
• Forecast EPC costs and manage purchase orders and invoice workflows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as IRA, PWA, and federal/state permitting.
• Drive initiatives to reduce project cycle times and enhance cost-efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and O&M teams to update EPC contract templates and best practices.
• Oversee EPC services for repowering and emerging technologies like BESS and EV infrastructure.
• Manage external consultants supporting EPC development activities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in EPC services within solar, renewables, or construction.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial/industrial procurement (may overlap with EPC experience).
• Deep knowledge of DG solar system construction and contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex EPC contracts and manage risk.
• Familiarity with IRA, PWA, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of KPIs such as schedule, safety, and cost forecasting.
• Field experience with solar installations and commissioning preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project; familiarity with AutoCAD and Pro Core is a plus.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences.

Salary Range: $150-175k plus bonus

Who we are:

Peak Demand is the leading executive search firm focused on solar, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our recruiting specialists are well-connected in the industry, working with some of the most well-respected and fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. We have placed some of the top Business Development, Engineering, and Operations professionals in the industry.

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