Executive Director - Thermal (E3 Consulting)
About The Position
E3 Consulting is a leading technical advisor providing reviews of complex capital-intensive projects for capital providers, project developers, owners, and regulators. They primarily offer independent engineering and advisory services for energy, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. E3 operates as an independent subsidiary of NAES, a large provider of O&M, engineering, and environmental services in the power generation sector. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, and work-life balance, offering a small business feel while working on cutting-edge projects, particularly in the energy sector and renewables. The Executive Director - Thermal position focuses on conducting technical and commercial due diligence for thermal power and other energy infrastructure projects to support financing or acquisitions/divestitures. This role also involves providing owner's engineering/development support and technical advisory services throughout a project's lifecycle, including development, pre-financing, financing, construction, performance testing, O&M review, divestiture, decommissioning, and redevelopment. The position may also include consulting for distressed assets. It requires subject matter expertise in thermal technologies and their design/construction. As E3 operates on a seller-doer model, active participation in business development to secure new projects and clients is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
- 15+ years of relevant experience.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including delivering presentations.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- History of using sound judgment to make decisions and set priorities.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Willingness to travel as required, 10-25%.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as an IE or consultant is preferred.
- Prior team leadership experience is highly desired.
- Prior experience preparing estimates of portions of or entire projects for comparison to bids, preferred.
- Experience with renewable energy, infrastructure, and general construction projects will be considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review and opine on technical terms in commercial documents including equipment supply agreements, EPC agreements, offtake agreements, and construction management agreements.
- Understand typical market terms and conditions related to technology risks, construction budgets and schedules, and "bankable" terms and conditions.
- Review project schedules and capital costs, opining on their adequacy for project completion.
- Review and maintain familiarity with contingency requirements for various project types.
- Review and prepare estimates for construction costs, including change orders.
- Provide construction monitoring services, including site visits, to assess progress, identify issues, and provide certificates and monthly analysis/reporting.
- Witness performance testing for natural gas-fired power plants, reviewing test procedures and results.
- Understand typical environmental and regulatory requirements for thermal power plants.
- Review financial models to confirm the reasonableness of construction costs and long-term capital expenditures.
- Serve as a team lead, with potential for future direct reports.
- Serve as Project Manager on projects within the area of expertise.
- Serve as an individual contributor and subject matter expert to other Project Managers.
- Act as a client interface for both project work and business development.
- Work with subconsultants to complete project teams with specialized skillsets.
- Actively contribute to business development and generate new business.
- Participate in proposal preparation, approval, and presentation.
- Serve as a reference and coach in the area of expertise for the rest of the team.
- Perform any necessary tasks to support overall team objectives and strategy, as E3 is a small business.
- Leverage construction skills to support other technologies, with experience in renewables, infrastructure, and general construction projects being a plus.
- Travel as required (10-25%) to visit sites in various project stages.
- Follow company management practices, procedures, and policies.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work schedule, including working remotely and/or in the office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
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