Project Director / Senior Project Director – Engineering & Construction

Deriva Energy • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of engineering and construction projects across utility-scale renewable energy assets (wind, solar, and energy storage). This role provides strategic oversight, governance, and leadership to a team of Project Directors, Project Managers, and Project Controls professionals to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. This leader operates at the intersection of execution and strategy—driving performance discipline, standardization, and continuous improvement across the project delivery lifecycle while partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Development, and Operations. We are open to hiring at the Project Director or Senior Project Director level depending on the candidate’s demonstrated experience leading complex projects or multi-project portfolios. Level will be determined based on scope of leadership, portfolio responsibility, and strategic impact.

Requirements

• Project Director Bachelor's degree AND Eight (8) years or more of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 13 years or more years of related work experience
• Senior Project Director Bachelor's degree AND 10 years or more of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 15 years or more years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 12 or more years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, or capital project delivery
• Five (5) or more years leading large, multi-disciplinary project teams and/or portfolios
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects (renewables strongly preferred)
• Deep expertise in project controls, contract management, and capital project governance

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Leadership & Execution Lead a portfolio of large-scale capital projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handoff to operations
• Establish clear execution priorities aligned with company strategy and capital allocation plans
• Ensure consistent delivery against key performance metrics: schedule, cost, quality, and safety
• Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks and dependencies across projects
• Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Directors, Project Managers, and Project Controls professionals
• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and development pathways across the project organization
• Build bench strength and succession plans for critical project leadership roles
• Drive a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, ownership, and collaboration
• Project Governance & Controls Implement and enforce standardized project management methodologies, tools, and reporting frameworks
• Oversee project controls functions including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management
• Ensure robust change management processes and capital discipline across all projects
• Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Cross-Functional Alignment Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Development, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Align project delivery plans with development timelines, interconnection schedules, and commercial milestones
• Support contracting strategy, vendor selection, and major negotiations as needed
• Financial & Capital Management Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and capital deployment across the portfolio
• Ensure financial discipline and alignment with approved investment cases and return expectations
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, and efficiency improvements
• Safety, Risk & Compliance Champion a strong safety culture across all project sites and teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and internal governance requirements
• Proactively manage project risks, including contractor performance, supply chain constraints, and execution challenges
• Continuous Improvement & Scaling Drive standardization and scalability of project delivery processes across the organization
• Implement lessons learned and best practices across projects
• Support digital enablement of project controls, reporting, and performance tracking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level