Director of Project Management
On-site · Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Director of Project Management leading the Project Management team for Sun Tribe EPC; responsible for mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, establishing standardized PM processes, and overseeing portfolio-wide performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and contractual objectives. The role partners with Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, manage customer relationships, and support execution of larger, complex projects. Travel to project sites in Virginia and neighboring states is required; role includes leadership accountability, risk management, and escalation for high-priority programs across the portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred in construction management, engineering, business, or related technical field
- Minimum ten (10) years of project management experience in EPC, construction, energy, infrastructure, or related industries required
- Minimum five (5) years of leadership, supervisory, team development, or project leadership experience required
- Demonstrated experience managing complex utility-scale solar, EPC, energy, infrastructure, or related construction projects required
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects, project teams, or project portfolios required
- Demonstrated experience managing project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, contract administration, and commercial risk required
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, customers, and key stakeholders
- Current, valid driver’s license and eligibility for corporate vehicle insurance coverage
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and related construction management software
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholder groups
- Experience leading project delivery teams across multiple concurrent projects and complex stakeholder environments
- Strong understanding of EPC contract administration, commercial risk management, forecasting, project controls, and customer relationship management
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day project execution needs
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement, both individually and across the organization
- Alignment with Sun Tribe’s core values: Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect
- Commitment to a culture of safety, accountability, and high-quality project delivery
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Virginia and neighboring states as needed, generally no less than once per month
Additional Requirements
- Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards
- Some evening and/or weekend work may be required
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
- Wearing of standard personal protective equipment while on project sites
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