Director, Construction

Dispatch Energy is a private investment firm focused on distributed energy assets across the United States. We develop, own, and operate a diversified portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), fuel cells, solar PV, and hybrid distributed generation projects — targeting commercial, industrial, and institutional customers where behind‑the‑meter (BTM) energy solutions can deliver immediate, measurable value. Our current portfolio includes more than 450 MW of assets in operation, development, and under construction.

We also acquire seasoned project opportunities from local developers

Dispatch Energy maintains a disciplined investment and development operation that creates value at every stage of the project lifecycle — from the first client conversation through decades of optimized asset operation.

Dispatch Energy is seeking an experienced, safety‑driven Director, Construction to lead the delivery and construction of our distributed generation solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), wind, and fuel cell projects. Reporting to the Senior Director of Construction and Operations, this role owns project execution from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through commercial operation (COD) — directing project managers, EPC partners, and subcontractors across a multi‑state portfolio while upholding Dispatch Energy's commitment to safety, quality, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Just as importantly, this role leads the newly established Project Delivery group — the Manager, Project Delivery and the Analyst, Pre‑Construction Estimator — so that projects arrive at NTP fully scoped, budgeted, and construction‑ready. This is the role that owns the whole arc: from a project's pre‑NTP readiness, through construction, to a clean handoff to Asset Management and O&M.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on construction leader with deep solar and storage experience who can manage concurrent projects, drive a zero‑incident safety culture, and bridge field, engineering, and commercial considerations to deliver high‑performing renewable energy assets.

Delivery & Construction Leadership

• Lead the newly established Project Delivery group — the Manager, Project Delivery and the Analyst, Pre‑Construction Estimator — ensuring every project arrives at NTP fully scoped, budgeted, and construction‑ready.
• Own the subcontracted construction of all distributed generation projects — solar PV, BESS, wind, and fuel cell — from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through commercial operation (COD).
• Direct construction project managers, EPC partners, and subcontractors across multiple concurrent project sites in multiple states.
• Establish and enforce construction execution standards, means and methods, and field productivity targets.
• Drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery against project schedules and COD commitments.
• Serve as the senior construction point of contact for owners, EPC subcontractors, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Partner with the Origination, Development, and M&A teams to sustain a healthy pipeline of buildable projects and a clean handoff into construction at NTP.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a zero‑incident safety culture and enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site‑specific EHS programs across all crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Establish and oversee QA / QC programs so work meets engineering specifications, the NEC and applicable codes, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Ensure construction activities comply with permits, environmental conditions, AHJ requirements, and interconnection agreements.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Cost, Schedule & Contract Management

• Own construction budgets, cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and project profit and loss from NTP through closeout.
• Manage EPC and subcontractor contracts, scopes of work, buyouts, and change‑order negotiation and defense.
• Develop and maintain integrated construction schedules; identify and mitigate critical‑path and schedule risk.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor requisitions, invoices, and pay applications.
• Lead value‑engineering and constructability reviews to reduce installed…