Director, Project Operations - Commercial

Director, Project Operations - Commercial

Sunspear is looking for a Director of Project Operations, who will guide and mentor a dedicated team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project support staff, focusing on the financial, contractual, and client relationship aspects of EPC Solar & BESS Projects.

Reports to: President & CEO

FLSA Status:Exempt / Salary

Status:Full-Time

Compensation: TBD, based on experience

Benefits: Company provided laptop, iPad, medical, dental & more.

The Director of Project Operations will guide and mentor a dedicated team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project support staff, focusing on the financial, contractual, and client relationship aspects of EPC Solar & BESS Projects. This includes leading contract negotiations, managing risk assessments, handling change orders, and ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations and company policies. The role requires evaluation of both internal resources and external vendor and subcontractor contributions to the projects’ success, addressing any contractual issues rapidly to maintain project momentum.

This position will oversee a portfolio of multiple solar projects of varying types and sizes. These projects are typically between $250K and $10M with a moderate to high level of complexity. This role serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of Sunspear.

This position is considered a leadership position; minimum qualifications must be met to be placed within this position.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in the Hawaii solar industry, with a proven track record of managing large-scale and complex projects. You should also have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for renewable energy and innovation. This position reports to the President of the company and will work closely with other members of the Executive and Senior Leadership team.

• Lead and manage a team of project planning professionals, including Project Engineering, EPC Contracts Management, Project Management, and Permitting fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and development, providing regular feedback and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Serve as a mediator and support system in resolving conflicts or disputes within the project planning team or with external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships and maintaining project momentum.
• Champion a culture of safety within the project planning team and across project sites, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols, training, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical business practices, serving as a role model for the team and upholding the company’s values and culture.

• Oversee project planning activities from project inception to award, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project planning operations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project planning and project management, sharing knowledge and insights with the team to drive innovation and improvement.
• Evaluate and continually improve systems and processes to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals.

• Ensure the Project Planning Management team is communicating and collaborating with the Estimating department to ensure all activities and deliverables are being completed within the parameters of the project schedule and requirements.
• Work with the Accounting department to build job costing systems to track project budgets and real time, and develop metrics to measure budgetary performance for the team.
• Review initial project cost estimates from…