Director of Regional Operations, Energy

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry: We are seeking an Operations Director to lead construction operations across our Distributed Energy and Renewables line of business. In this role, you will lead all aspects of construction operations across Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrid applications, and other distributed energy resource solutions to support energy resiliency, electrification, and decarbonization offerings for clients distributed nationwide. Contract methods to lead include Design-Build (DB), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Energy Service Performance Contracting (ESPC), and Fixed-Price. You will facilitate and be responsible for customer satisfaction, employee success, financial predictability, safety, and other business outcomes across a portfolio of projects independently managed by individual Construction Management and Project Management teams. You will also closely collaborate with sales, project development, field, and other McKinstry business units to successfully obtain and deliver business that aligns with McKinstry's capabilities and plans. Additional responsibilities include: Operations Management Progressive and proven experience with leading and delivering projects from Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Design-Build (DB), and Fixed-Price contractual delivery methods. Assist Business Unit Manager and Leadership with the development and promotion of Operations Excellence and Process Improvement initiatives that impact Business Unit Performance. Assist with the development of tools, templates, and operational processes to support the portfolio. Participate with Business Unit Manager / Operations Managers in monthly department forecasting, annual planning, and department monthly meetings. Ownership of your own portfolio in regard. Support Business Unit Manager / Operations Managers with proactive staffing efforts to meet operational responsibilities across portfolios. Ensure that critical processes from the Project Life Cycle and other project management tools are being used and leveraged across all portfolios. (including coach, guide, mentor, and train around this content) Work with Operations Managers and Project Managers to forecast and schedule manpower requirements based on scope, schedule, and budget. Hold and support operations and construction teams accountable for deadlines and outcomes. Work with McKinstry Safety and Quality Control SMEs to manage safety / quality standards, implementation, and training across all portfolios. Work with Operations Managers to organize, plan, and leverage critical key milestones throughout the project lifecycle, to include risk reviews, development and pre-construction meetings, Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) workshops, stakeholder analysis, and lessons learned. Leadership & Team Management Assist with expanding the Distributed Energy Resources and EcoDistrict Services business models within key, strategic, and other vertical markets across the National portfolio. Assist Business Unit Manager with development and execution of strategic business plans, staffing plans, and tactical project delivery. Assist with develop