Director, Execution Services (Solar & Storage)

Director, Execution (Solar & Storage)

Euclid Power – Services Group | Location: Remote (With occasional travel for team meetings to NYC or client meetings as required/permissible) | Full-Time (40+ hours/week)

About Us

Euclid Power is a renewable energy software and services company building the operating system for the renewable energy industry; we use data management and workflow tools to help project developers and investors build more renewable energy projects. We believe it is time that software powered the process of deploying renewable energy projects as much as social media or online ads.

Euclid is trusted by some of the largest solar investors, solar developers, utilities, and technology integrators to provide software, guidance, and project diligence support. A world-class team of renewable energy, software, product, and project management veterans leads Euclid. Our solutions have created over 3GW renewable energy capacity across hundreds of projects.

We are seeking a Director for the Execution (Solar & Storage) vertical of our Services Team who is looking to make a sizable impact on the future of the renewable energy industry. Euclid’s Services Team provides best-in-class consulting & advisory services to our clients and is comprised of the Technical Diligence/M&A, Project Development, and Project Execution verticals through the use of our platform.

Our company is committed to hiring talented and caring team members who are hardworking, passionate, and committed to our mission. Hires at this stage will immediately contribute to the DNA of our product, processes, and, most importantly, culture. At Euclid, learning, growing, and testing the best ideas are central to our approach to solving one of the world’s most critical challenges: climate change.

Who You Are

• An individual who leads by example and manages with genuine care.
• A proven leader who has demonstrated an ability to set a winning strategy, build and manage teams, and execute against goals.
• A seasoned and supportive people manager who is passionate about managing and growing high-performing individuals.
• Detailed-oriented, organized individual who fervently believes there is no compromising regarding the details.
• An innovator who constantly strives for operational efficiency through process improvement or general team development.
• Humble, willing to roll up your sleeves to support a rapidly growing company by maintaining a “no job is too small” mindset.
• Clear communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player who will collaborate companywide to translate (and improve) our proven renewables diligence, execution, and data services offering and toolsets.
• Customer-obsessed and personable, with an innate desire to exceed customer expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain overall responsibility for the outcome of Euclid’s services engagements focused within the Execution (Solar & Storage) Vertical.
• Provide coaching & leadership to the existing Execution Team, directly managing key personnel, and providing guidance on customer engagements, and helping represent the execution aspect of projects/portfolios of commercial & industrial, DG, and utility-scale solar & battery storage projects.
• Collaborate with the broader Services team, Project Management Office (PMO), and Product Team to define, develop, operationalize, and improve various service offerings, including Owner’s Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction support for renewable energy investors.
• Develop and manage the Execution vertical strategy implementation in conjunction with the COO/Head of Services to achieve Euclid’s goals and objectives.
• Directly influence the design and architecture of new products and tools to serve renewable energy project developers and investors through Euclid’s platform in collaboration with Euclid’s Product Team.
• Manage and collaborate with Directors of Technical Diligence/M&A, Project Development, and Project Controls teams to ensure a smooth handoff of engagements.
• Set budgets and create a staffing plan to expand the Execution vertical necessary to achieve the Team’s objectives in conjunction with our PMO.
• Work with Euclid’s People Team to recruit, hire, and train employees and oversee annual performance evaluations for the team.
• Work with Euclid’s PMO to ensure efficient and cost-effective utilization of the Team’s staff to achieve P&L targets, gross margin, an overall team allocation.
• Oversee the Execution Team’s implementation of Euclid’s tools and processes to maximize Team efficiency, ensure standardization of customer experience, and provide feedback to Euclid’s Product team in conjunction with our PMO.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for the Team’s financial performance and present financial information to leadership monthly.

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of proven project execution experience within the renewable energy or the energy industry
• Proven ability and experience in building and coaching teams, contributing to vertical and group infrastructure development, and successfully working in a rapidly growing start-up environment
• Mastery of all things project execution, defined as the project lifecycle phase from late-stage project development to commercial operation.
• Strong understanding of the consulting & technical services industry
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively inspire, lead, and manage teams
• Expert experience in high-profile client management and business development
• Excellent strategic, planning, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated experience managing the execution process on multiple C&I and/or utility-scale PV, PV + storage, or standalone storage projects in all project execution life cycle stages.
• Expert renewables technical acumen and a firm grasp of standard equipment, permitting requirements & processes, design best practices, standard QA/QC protocols, contracting & negotiation, construction best practices, and industry standards (and how to exceed them)
• End-to-end knowledge of renewables project lifecycle, inside and outside of project development and execution, and understanding of crucial project value drivers, project development, and financing
• Thorough understanding of project and operations management principles, customer success methods, and best practices
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, project/operations management, business management/economics/finance – concentrations preferred but not required.
• PE/PMP/PfMP – preferred but not required.

What We Provide

• Benefits package (401K, Health Insurance, Remote Work, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays)
• Opportunity for early equity awards and share in the growth of the firm you are helping build
• Professional credential obtainment sponsorship (PMP, PE, CFA, Software)
• Multidisciplinary exposure and training (Tax, Legal, Finance, Diligence, Engineering, etc.)
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a truly supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse environment.
• Exposure to high-profile, industry-leading clients, products, and technology and world-class team

We welcome candidates of all races, creeds, genders, and sexuality to apply.

The starting base pay for this role is between $190,000 and $245,000, with an equity award as part of your all-in compensation. The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.