Director, Substation

Moss & Associates (Construction) • Florida Ridge, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Substation leads Moss’ Substation EPC Field Operations, driving strategic planning, subcontractor performance, and portfolio execution across large-scale energy projects nationwide. This role sets the direction for substation field operations, builds high-performing teams, and ensures safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are consistently achieved. The Director serves as a key leader across substation subcontractor relationships, project delivery, and Moss’ long-term substation strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading utility-scale substation, electrical, or energy EPC operations.
• Proven track record developing and executing enterprise-wide substation strategies with demonstrated operational excellence in large-scale energy EPC projects.
• Strong subcontractor management experience, including performance oversight, commercial alignment, dispute resolution, and field execution accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Safety functions.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence; ability to manage complex relationships and deliver portfolio-level updates to VP level and above.
• Strong strategic planning, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills; ability to translate strategy into field execution and lead through complex commercial and stakeholder situations.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) to project sites and strategic initiatives (requirement).

Nice To Haves

• Education in construction management, electrical engineering, business, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce Moss’ safety standards across all substation operations; develop and continuously improve substation safety policies and execution practices, and hold subcontractor leaders accountable for timely corrective action.
• Drive strategic planning and execution for the Substation Field Operations team, including subcontractor capacity, performance expectations, and execution standards; ensure alignment with Civil, Electrical, Engineering, and project teams.
• Oversee substation subcontractor mobilization, sequencing, productivity, schedule recovery, and closeout performance to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Review and enforce quality expectations for subcontractors and suppliers; ensure all work aligns with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and Standard Work Instructions.
• Manage substation project budgets and drive cost improvement; proactively identify, document, and resolve subcontractor impacts, change conditions, and execution risks.
• Serve as Estimator-Doer for substation estimates; provide operational input on subcontractor scope, constructability, risk, and execution approach; support subcontractor award decisions based on pricing and schedule availability.
• Build and manage key client, supplier, and subcontractor relationships; drive Moss values and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the subcontractor network.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing substation team through org resource planning, performance development, and team building to meet evolving portfolio demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed