Executive Director - Thermal (E3 Consulting)

NAES•Littleton, CO

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

E3 Consulting, founded in 1999, is a leading technical advisor providing reviews of complex capital-intensive projects for capital providers, project developers, owners, and regulators. E3 primarily offers 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. E3 has a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, valuing work-life balance. We offer a small business feel while working on interesting and often cutting-edge projects, largely in the energy sector. With the continued energy transition, E3’s renewables business is a focal point of our team. The primary focus of the Executive Director - Thermal position is to conduct technical and commercial due diligence related to thermal power and other energy infrastructure projects to support project financing or acquisitions/divestitures. The position also requires skills to provide owner’s engineering/development support and technical advisory services to clients. The person in this role will provide services across all project lifecycle stages, including development, pre-financing, financing, construction, performance testing, O&M review, divestiture, decommissioning, and redevelopment. The Executive Director – Thermal may also participate in restructuring consulting for distressed assets. This is a senior-level role requiring subject matter expertise in thermal technologies and their design and construction. E3 operates on a seller-doer model, requiring the Executive Director to actively participate in business development, including bringing in new projects and clients to support team objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
15+ years of relevant experience.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including delivering presentations.
Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including 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%.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle long periods of screen time.
Ability to travel to meet client or project requirements.
Work on industrial sites when traveling, requiring protective clothing and equipment.
40 working hours a week.
Mentally alert and work safely at all times.
Adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.
Follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.

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 to ensure project completion as planned and in accordance with requirements.
Review and remain familiar with the contingency requirements of various project types.
Capable of reviewing and preparing estimates for construction costs, including change orders.
Provide construction monitoring services, including site/warehouse visits to assess construction schedule and budget 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 of thermal power plants.
Review financial models to confirm the reasonableness of construction costs associated with the technology employed 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.
Serve as client interface for both project work and business development.
Work with subconsultants, if necessary, to complete the team 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 tasks necessary to support overall team objectives and strategy.
Follow company management practices and procedures and company policies, procedures, and work rules.