What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at ECLARO?
Director of Operations
Position responsibilities
- Develop a vision and plan for how to constantly improve the metrics of the Operations department and lead a world class solar installation company.
- Manage the team of Project Managers, Construction Managers and Project Coordinators to deliver industry leading installation times and quality.
- Manage material procurement and subcontracting ensuring industry leading results from all our labor partnerships.
- Oversee the onboarding of new operations team members and ensure the relationships thrive and remain high functioning, with minimal errors in the delivery of the product.
- Coordinate with Client's external technology partners on the integration of new systems and software that contribute to increasing the efficiency of our processes.
- Develop financial, operational, or additional models and analysis when needed for the business; including excel spreadsheet models for procurement and pricing and other financial analysis modeling tools.
- Direct PV plant construction including contracts, schedule, budget
- Monitor and supervise project specific materials & services, safety & quality
- Develop and assign resources
- Drive QA/QC, Safety, and CM process
- Direct the contracting and activities of subcontractors and consultants
- Provide project feasibility analyses
- Manage and provide written status reporting
- Improve profitability
Experience
10 years hands on construction/operations management experience with minimum 5 years utility/commercial PV Commercial electrical, contractor, and/or construction business management background
Qualifications and Skills
- Team leader who inspires others and enjoys mentoring and managing a team
- Action-oriented individual who follows-up without being asked
- Strong ability to maintain composure and diplomacy, especially in negotiations
- Self-starter willing to work as part of a larger group, but as individual in new markets
- Significant utility scale experience
- PV technical training and knowledge of PV industry (NABCEP certification, etc.)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to grow business relationships and effectively engage all stakeholders
- Ability to find solutions and resolve issues
- High level of professionalism, excellent oral and written communication, detail oriented
- Superior time management and interpersonal skills
- High proficiency with MS Excel, Project and Procore software
- Familiarity with PVSYST and project financial modeling
- OSHA 30-hour certification
- Willingness to travel as required to ensure project success.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
Salary : $170,000 - $175,000
