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Project Director - Power Generation
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical construction and infrastructure solutions, is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale clean energy and commercial/industrial electrical projects in the Washington D.C. area.
This executive-level role is ideal for a proven construction operations leader who combines deep electrical contracting expertise with strong business acumen, client relationship management, and operational leadership experience.
Position Overview
The Project Director will oversee the safe, profitable, and efficient execution of major electrical construction projects while leading business unit operations for a growing division. This individual will manage project delivery, operational performance, client partnerships, and financial outcomes across high-profile projects exceeding $100M in value.
This role reports directly to executive leadership and offers the opportunity to shape strategic growth initiatives within a rapidly expanding sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a high-performing Power Generation business unit
- Oversee full lifecycle execution of complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects
- Direct field operations, project administration, estimating oversight, and operational planning
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships while delivering turnkey project solutions
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards
- Coordinate closely with field leadership and project stakeholders
- Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and implementation of best practices
- Lead project meetings and provide executive-level project reporting
- Monitor schedules, costs, resources, risks, and project milestones
Qualifications
- 12-15 years of project management experience within electrical construction
- 3-5 years of operational leadership experience
- Strong background managing large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects
- Experience overseeing projects valued at $100M
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered
- Prior experience working within a union environment
- Strong estimating and project controls experience
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of McCormick estimating software is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong business and financial management capabilities
Salary : $225,000 - $260,000