Director, Construction

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Panthera Grid Partners is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and sustainable solutions. Panthera Grid Partners delivers reliable, utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage infrastructure to meet America’s growing demand for domestic energy. With a portfolio exceeding 10 gigawatts, Panthera Grid Partners operates in U.S. power markets where load growth, grid reliability and capital investment are most critical. The company develops, acquires, builds, and operates renewable energy assets with a disciplined, precision-driven focus on execution, performance, and operational integrity. Through responsible land stewardship and strong local partnerships, Panthera Grid Partners delivers energy projects with respect for land, agriculture, and local priorities, working with landowners and communities to support long-term land value and strengthen regional economies. Job Summary Panthera Grid Partners is seeking an accomplished and driven Director of Construction to lead our pre-construction and construction efforts in the utility scale solar, wind and battery storage sector. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background encompassing both commercial and technical facets necessary to lead project teams from pre-construction through the final completion of solar development projects. This role requires a deep understanding of the industry, construction management, risk mitigation, contract management, and successful leadership of cross-functional teams in the renewable energy domain. Responsibilities · Lead and oversee integrated project teams, guiding a portfolio of advanced-stage solar/BESS projects from pre-construction through final completion. · Collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, Project Development, and Business Development departments to ensure a seamless transition from project development to pre-construction phases. · Monitor projects nearing commercialization and develop a contracting strategy for late-stage projects in collaboration with Procurement. · Direct the formulation of initial construction schedules and budgets for projects, considering both internal and external variables influencing project completion dates and EPC costs. · Engage in the design optimization process to refine project designs in preparation for offtake commercialization and EPC Request for Proposal (RFP) stages. This includes decisions related to site layout, equipment selection, design basis, coordination of electrical/civil/structural components, scope definition, and design specifications. · Lead Project Managers in issuing EPC RFPs, identifying areas of work or technical gaps that can impact contractor pricing or project schedules. · Support Project Managers in analyzing EPC contractor bids, reviewing project capital expenditure (CAPEX) estimates and construction schedules. Ensure all obligations from the PPA, ISA, IA, and other project documents are captured in contracting. · Oversee/negotiate key commercial terms and technical documents linked to EPC contracts. · Collaborate with the Business Development team and Project Finance to provide construction capex and schedule(s) to support underwriting activities. · Build, coach, and retain a growing team of project management professionals. · Develop and maintain relationships with senior members of key contractor partners. · Serve as the expert in contract administration and construction management. Coach, train, and mentor team members to become subject matter experts. · Initiate, review, approve, and negotiate change orders following organizational standards. · Oversee project execution progress · Identify and mitigate potential risks to projects and coach Project Managers in the same. · Ensure all project financing needs are being met. · Take accountability and ownership for contractor safety on all projects under your purview. · Collaborate closely with Project Management, Project Engineering, and Project Development teams to identify and address risk factors, define clear schedules, and establish accurate cost estimates for projects in pre-construction. · Support the development of construction schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for all projects, considering internal and external factors. · Support the construction bid and proposal process. Provide essential inputs, such as bid assumptions, contingencies, cost estimate analysis, and project schedules. · Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction activities meet industry standards and project specifications. · Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions. · Minimum of 5+ years of experience in utility scale solar PV with 8+ year experience within construction, or related field with focus on construction, project management or other relevant work applicable to this position. · Must be self-motivated and be able to work both individually and/or in a collaborative team environment with minimal guidance. · Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while creating and maintaining internal and external relationships with vendors and co-workers, respectively. · Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to coordinate and communicate work with multiple disciplines, organizations, agencies, vendors, and contractors. · Must have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadline. · Knowledge of solar project construction schedules, cost and risk identification is preferred. · Experience reviewing scopes of work, technical specifications, drawings and estimates. · Experience supporting the development of bids packages, proposals and various contract exhibits. · Experience negotiating contracts, master service agreements, purchase orders or other types of contracts or agreements. Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position. Panthera Grid Partners offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. Full-time position with competitive compensation package, including bonus.