Director Construction Management-New Power Generation
About The Position
We are seeking a Director of Construction Management to lead the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of new power generation assets across a diverse portfolio—including gas, peaking, renewables, storage, and emerging technologies. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for construction strategy and execution from late-stage engineering through commissioning and turnover to Operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring assets are delivered on time, on budget, and ready for reliable Day One performance. If you are a strategic builder, safety champion, and operational leader who thrives in complex infrastructure environments—this is your opportunity to shape the future of generation.
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in power generation or large industrial construction
- Proven leadership delivering large, complex infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of construction execution, commissioning, and regulatory compliance
- Experience managing EPC contractors and third-party commissioning models
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Familiarity with union environments and utility labor strategies
- PMP certification
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide construction execution across multiple generation projects
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on risk, schedule, cost, and readiness
- Establish best-in-class construction, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to design specs, permits, and regulatory requirements
- Drive seamless coordination across contractors, OEMs, commissioning partners, and internal teams
- Ensure disciplined turnover to Operations (care, custody, and control)
- Champion a world-class safety culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, regulatory, and utility requirements
- Proactively identify and mitigate construction and commissioning risks
- Own construction budgets, forecasting, and cost controls
- Monitor KPIs across safety, schedule, cost, and commissioning readiness
- Resolve constructability and commissioning challenges in partnership with Engineering and PM
- Build and lead a high-performing team of construction leaders and quality professionals
- Develop talent, workforce strategies, and contractor performance management practices
- Support union and non-union workforce coordination aligned with labor agreements
Benefits
- Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
