Senior Manager or Director, EPC Commercial and Delivery

The Senior Manager or Director, EPC Commercial & Delivery position is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for EPC strategy, contracting, and execution oversight across DESRI’s utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio. This person will be accountable for EPC contractor engagement, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management during the pre-FNTP phase, while maintaining continuity of commercial intent into construction execution. Post-FNTP, this role provides senior commercial oversight through the assigned Project Manager or Project Delivery Lead, supporting change management, claims evaluation, contractual interpretation, and issue resolution throughout execution.

What You Will Do

This role will meaningfully influence the commercial structure, risk management approach, pricing strategy, execution readiness, and execution of DESRI’s renewable energy projects. Alongside legal, accountable for all pre-FNTP commercial review and judgment for assigned solar and BESS projects, including contract negotiations, EPC scope definition, pricing and schedule development, and risk-mitigation planning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with an ability to drive alignment and action across multidisciplinary internal teams and external partners. Ability to manage multiple complex commercial workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of renewable energy market dynamics, EPC contractor landscape, and U.S. project development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience; 15 years strongly preferred
• Experience that includes progression through EPC project management roles, ideally reaching Director-level responsibilities
• Deep familiarity with EPC contract structures, negotiations, risk allocation, pricing methodologies, schedule management, and renewable energy project delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations for utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with an ability to drive alignment and action across multidisciplinary internal teams and external partners

Benefits

• Annual guaranteed bonus
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) contribution matching
• Paid time off
• Wellness reimbursement
• Family-building benefits
• Charitable gift match program