Director of BESS Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work. POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT The Director of BESS Operations will launch and lead our dedicated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operations group, working in close partnership with the Solar Business Unit. This role requires a business-minded operator who can balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence while leveraging the solar team’s infrastructure to maximize efficiency and control overhead. The Director will build and lead a client-focused operations team, oversee financial performance and reporting, and ensure strong collaboration across a matrixed organization with both dedicated and shared resources. This leader is not responsible for the BESS Self-Perform group, but will actively collaborate, coordinate, and align strategies with them—including supporting vendor relationships and strategic sourcing. This role will shape how our company delivers BESS projects—balancing dedicated leadership with shared resources to drive efficiency, control overhead, and provide exceptional client outcomes. Your leadership will ensure BESS operates as a service-oriented partner to the Solar Business Unit while building a scalable platform for growth in the energy storage market. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Business Operations Build the BESS Operations team from the ground up, ensuring the right mix of dedicated talent and shared resources from the Solar Business Unit Develop scalable operational processes to deliver safe, quality, production, & profit on BESS projects Partner with Solar leadership to optimize resource allocation, overhead management, and shared services utilization Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership—identifying growth opportunities, improving cost efficiency, and driving operational results Financial Performance & Reporting Oversee BESS project budgets, forecasts, and financial health Prepare and present regular financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting performance against budget and identifying improvement opportunities Collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, cost tracking, and forecasting Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as senior point of contact for BESS clients, ensuring a high standard of relationship management and customer satisfaction Proactively address client concerns and lead resolution strategies to maintain trust and project momentum Cross-Functional & Matrixed Collaboration Work closely with the Solar Business Unit, engineering, procurement, preconstruction, and self-perform teams to ensure smooth handoffs and aligned delivery plans Collaborate across enterprise & solar support departments (i.e. Legal, Safety, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment on project schedules, contracts, and compliance Leverage the Solar Business Unit’s established systems, tools, and subject matter experts while maintaining dedicated BESS oversight where required Partner with BESS Self-Perform leadership as a business partner—aligning on scheduling, coordination, and resource strategy without direct reporting responsibility Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Partner with Self-Perform procurement teams to align BESS sourcing strategies with broader company goals Support vendor selection, negotiations, and relationship management for key BESS suppliers and subcontractors Support market intelligence and supplier performance feedback to inform purchasing decisions and contract strategies Partner with procurement teams to integrate buying power across Solar and BESS for cost savings and delivery consistency Ensure that procurement timelines align with project schedules and cash flow requirements Team Building & Talent Development Recruit, mentor, and develop BESS operations personnel, ensuring the team is client-focused, performance-driven, and aligned with company culture Promote field-first engagement—regularly visiting project sites and empowering site leadership Champion safety, quality, and accountability across the team EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field 8 years in operations leadership within EPC, construction, or energy sectors—preferably with self-perform coordination experience Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment, collaborating across multiple departments and business units Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement, and P&L responsibility Exceptional client relationship skills and ability to maintain trust through clear communication and delivery Demonstrated success building and scaling operations teams in a high-growth environment Willingness to travel to project sites as needed JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF BESS OPERATIONS JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED REPORTS TO: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Moss brings an honest, positive, and intelligent approach to our business that’s not readily found in the construction industry. This has created recognizable, sustainable, innovative, award-winning buildings and helped our company become one of the most respected and sought-after companies in the U.S. The Moss team of experts spans the country with offices in Hawai’i, California, Texas, and Florida. Customer satisfaction is our passion. We are focused on exceeding expectations with intelligent solutions and genuine relationships. We’ve combined our deep expertise with a renowned level of integrity and transparency—serving as the foundation for all we do. Learn more about careers at Moss here!