Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer Utility-Scale Solar

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

About the Role

A high-growth, vertically integrated clean energy platform is seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to lead and scale its operational execution across utility-scale solar. The ideal leader will combine deep technical understanding, hands-on construction experience, and strong business acumen to run full life-cycle solar operations and maximize performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations across EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), Operations & Maintenance, and Asset Management functions.
• Serve as the operational bridge to the CEO, ensuring alignment across strategy, execution, and financial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction deliveryschedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk management.
• Lead in-house construction and installation teams, subcontractor management, and QA / QC processes.
• Develop and implement scalable systems, processes, and governance across profit centers.
• Ensure performance optimization, preventative maintenance, data analytics, and lifecycle management across the solar asset fleet.
• Own P&L responsibility for the operations business units.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead technical and operational talent.
• Coordinate with development, finance, permitting, and stakeholder teams to de-risk projects and streamline project hand-offs.
• Embed a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Must-Have Profile

Benefits

Competitive base salary in the range of $400,000 $500,000, plus performance bonus and long-term incentive plans. At target, total compensation may approach ~$1.5M (depending on metrics).