Job Summary

Are you an expert in solar construction ready to lead a high-growth portfolio? Cipriani Construction Corp (CCC) is seeking an EPC Director of Projects to provide executive oversight for our Distributed Generation (DG) solar portfolio from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Operating within our lean EPC organization, you will be the central leader ensuring that schedule, cost, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance objectives are met across multiple concurrent sites in New York and Illinois. You will directly lead our EPC Project Managers and Superintendents, working in close coordination with the COO and Director of Project Controls to protect margins and ensure bond compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leadership & Execution

Executive Oversight: Direct all active DG solar projects across the NY and IL regions to ensure they achieve COD within contractual timelines.
Strategic Alignment: Maintain the integrated master schedule and balance resource allocation across simultaneous project sites.
Risk Management: Identify systemic portfolio risks and implement aggressive mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.

Financial & Subcontractor Governance

Margin Protection: Oversee cost-to-complete forecasting, review contingency usage, and approve major change order strategies to prevent cost drift.
Performance Accountability: Approve subcontractor awards and evaluations, resolving escalated disputes or claims across civil, mechanical, and electrical trades.

Operational Excellence & Utility Coordination

Safety Culture: Establish and reinforce a portfolio-wide safety culture, reviewing performance metrics and conducting QA compliance audits.
Utility Liaison: Oversee critical coordination with electrical utilities for witness testing and interconnection milestones.
Team Mentorship: Direct and mentor the EPC project team, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

Job Requirements

Experience & Education

Direct Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years in DG solar or utility-scale EPC construction.
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading multiple simultaneous construction projects and managing a senior-level team.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of the electromechanical aspects of DG solar systems and medium-voltage (MV) interconnection.
Education: Advanced education or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred).

Certifications & Skills

Software: High proficiency in MS Project and/or Procore is required.
Safety & Industry: OSHA 30 certification and NABCEP Certification are strongly preferred.
Project Controls: Experience managing performance and payment bonded projects.

Physical & Travel Requirements

Travel: Ability to travel as needed to project sites in New York and Illinois.
Site Readiness: Ability to perform site walks, including climbing ladders and working on rooftops when necessary.
License: Must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Cipriani Energy Group

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