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Project Director

Project Director

Signal Energy • Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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Reports to : VP Projects

Location : Chattanooga Houston Remote

Supervises : Project Managers

Works closely with : Owners Project Managers Project Engineers Field Construction Staff Preconstruction Procurement Scheduling Quality and Safety

Role Overview :

The Project Director will oversee a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects managing multiple project managers and ensuring the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in managing complex EPC projects overseeing the strategic execution financial performance safety and overall quality of each project. The Project Director will be responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of project managers ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to meet project goals and client expectations. This position will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives and optimize project performance across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Portfolio and Team Leadership :
  • Oversee a portfolio of renewable energy projects ensuring each project meets strategic business objectives is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Lead mentor and manage a team of project managers providing guidance and ensuring the successful execution of their respective projects.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment ensuring project managers have the necessary resources training and support for success.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for project managers.
  • Project Strategy and Execution :
  • Develop communicate and implement the overall strategy for the portfolio of projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Monitor the progress of individual projects within the portfolio ensuring they remain on schedule within scope and compliant with all regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Ensure that all projects are executed in accordance with technical specifications quality standards and contractual agreements.
  • Financial and Risk Management :
  • Develop and manage the portfolios overall budget ensuring effective allocation of resources across projects and maintaining financial control.
  • Work closely with project managers to monitor individual project budgets timelines and cost forecasts.
  • Proactively identify assess and mitigate risks across the portfolio of projects ensuring timely corrective actions are taken when necessary.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting for all projects under the portfolio.
  • Stakeholder and Client Management :
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and clients managing expectations and providing regular updates on the status of the portfolio.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key clients contractors and suppliers to ensure the successful execution and delivery of projects.
  • Act as a strategic partner to clients addressing concerns and ensuring projects meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Contract and Regulatory Compliance :
  • Oversee contract administration across all projects within the portfolio ensuring compliance with terms conditions and applicable regulations.
  • Ensure that all projects adhere to industry regulations safety standards and environmental guidelines.
  • Quality Control and Continuous Improvement :
  • Oversee the quality assurance and control processes across all projects ensuring that work meets client specifications and industry standards.
  • Lead efforts for continuous improvement in project execution identifying opportunities to improve efficiency quality and safety across the portfolio.
  • Implement best practices and lessons learned from past projects to optimize performance in future projects.
  • Reporting and Communication :
  • Provide senior leadership with comprehensive updates on the status of the project portfolio including financials risks and progress toward key milestones.
  • Prepare and present detailed performance reports highlighting successes challenges and recommendations for improvement.
  • Ensure clear and consistent communication across the portfolio keeping all stakeholders informed of key developments.

Primary Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

  • Leadership : Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of successfully managing a team of project managers overseeing complex projects.
  • Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for a portfolio of projects ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Project Management Expertise : Extensive experience in EPC project management with deep knowledge of renewable energy technologies construction practices and industry standards.
  • Financial Acumen : Expertise in portfolio budgeting cost control financial forecasting and resource allocation.
  • Risk Management : Proficiency in identifying and managing risks across a portfolio of projects with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Quality and Safety Leadership : Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety excellence. Ability to champion a culture of safety continuous improvement and adherence to quality management systems and processes across all projects.
  • Employee Development and Succession Planning : Proven capability to mentor coach and develop project management personnel. Focus on building bench strength through structured career development succession planning and proactive talent management.
  • Communication Skills : Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage and influence senior leadership clients and teams.
  • Contract and Regulatory Knowledge : In-depth understanding of EPC contracts (e.g. FIDIC NEC) and renewable energy regulations permitting and compliance standards.
  • Technology Proficiency : Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project Viewpoint) and financial management systems.
  • Preferred Education / Experience :

  • Education : Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Renewable Energy or a related field. A Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. MBA PMP CEM LEED) is preferred.
  • Experience : Minimum of 14 years of experience in project management with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple projects and project managers specifically in the renewable energy or EPC sector.
  • Metrics of Success

    Performance in this role will be evaluated based on :

  • Project delivery performance (on time on budget).
  • Client satisfaction and retention.
  • Risk mitigation and issue resolution.
  • Project quality and compliance.
  • Team development and performance.
  • Safety TRIR and independent impact.
  • Supports broader company culture.
  • We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition Manager directly at for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Project / Program Management,Cold Calling,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Team Management,Auto Estimating,Financial Management,Contracts

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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