Director of Construction - United States

Position Scope · The Director of Construction is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of nationwide medium and high voltage electrical construction projects within the Renewable and Utility industries. This role oversees the f ...

Job description

Position Scope

The Director of Construction is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of nationwide medium and high voltage electrical construction projects within the Renewable and Utility industries. This role oversees the full project lifecycle including estimating support, contract negotiation, preconstruction planning, construction execution, and project closeout. The Director of Construction drives consistency, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and profitability across all projects while developing and leading high-performing project teams.

Location & Travel: This is a remote-based position.

Company Overview

PACK Power was founded in 2023 to meet a growing demand for specialized High Voltage and Medium Voltage expertise within the Renewable, Power Delivery, Utility, and Data Center markets. The company was built by industry veterans, bringing decades of hands-on experience and a shared vision of partnering with clients to deliver exceptional, successful projects. Our suite of specialized services spans substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and collection systems, delivering innovative solutions that power the future while prioritizing sustainability and reliability.  

At its core, PACK Power is built on people. We operate like a family, with a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and looking out for one another. Our "us over me" mindset creates a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing environment where individuals can grow and succeed together. Honesty, responsiveness, and clear communication guide on how we work — with each other and with our clients. Like a pack of wolves, every team member plays a vital role, united by shared purpose as we lead the High Voltage and Medium Voltage industries. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of all active construction projects nationwide.
• Establish and drive standardized project management processes, reporting systems, and operational best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership to define construction strategy, growth initiatives, and operational goals.
• Ensure alignment between estimating, engineering, procurement, and field
• operations to drive seamless project delivery.
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• Lead portfolio-level forecasting, backlog management, and resource planning.
• Oversee review of project opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in collaboration with Estimating teams.
• Provide executive guidance on bid strategy, pricing approach, and risk evaluation.
• Lead negotiation of major contract terms, exhibits, and commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with Field Operations personnel to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Manage financial tracking and reporting activities across all projects
• Implement and oversee risk management strategies across the project portfolio.
• Drive accountability for safety, quality, and compliance standards company-wide.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Strengthen long-term client relationships to support repeat business and growth.
• Oversee and assist Project Managers with regular project financial forecasting and overall project budget performance.
  

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline required (Master's degree preferred).
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in Construction Management or Project Management within medium and/or high voltage substations, collection systems, and/or transmission lines.
• 5+ years in senior leadership or multi-project oversight role preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the goal of zero injuries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and critical data analysis skills
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Suite, Project Management Software (Procore, HCSS, etc), and/or Project Scheduling Software (MS Project, Primavera, etc)
• Executive-level understanding of construction project lifecycle management.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• Advanced knowledge of contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and claims resolution.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support national project portfolio.
  

What's in it for You

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture 
  

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected].

Pack Power, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Pack Power policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

PACK Power, LLC does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Recruitment Team.

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