VP/SVP, Construction at Avantus

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Vice President of Construction owns the overall construction management (“CM”) and Execution Management (“EM”) functions at Avantus and is responsible for delivering utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across CAISO and the broader WECC markets. This role oversees all aspects of project and field management services from pre-construction planning through commissioning. The VP, Construction leads a team of project management professionals and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• This role is both strategic and hands-on—requiring deep industry knowledge, leadership agility, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, EPCs, subcontractors, and external stakeholders. The VP is a champion for best-in-class project and vendor management, a safety leader, and an advocate for continuous improvement in execution processes and team performance.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and grow a high-performing construction management team aligned with Avantus’ clean energy goals.
• Manage Construction and Execution Management teams
• Oversee the full lifecycle execution pre-construction and construction of utility-scale solar and storage projects (>100 MW), ensuring alignment with budget, scope, safety, and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain robust project management and reporting processes; ensure team compliance and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain executive-level accountability for performance against schedule and financial objectives, including managing project contingency budgets and risk mitigation strategies.

 

Vendor and Contract Management

• Ensure tight vendor contract execution and accountability; uphold owner responsibilities and enforce vendor deliverables.
• Support the procurement function as a key stakeholder in shaping contract terms and scopes.
• Maintain high-level relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure productive collaboration and effective escalation when needed.
• Champion continuous learning and process improvement through initiatives like Kaizens, lessons-learned feedback loops, and best practice refinement.
• Communicate lessons learned and best practices across the broader organization to ensure institutional knowledge growth.

 

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage seamless handoffs between development, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
• Actively promote harmonious team interactions and project continuity across all functional interfaces.
• Ensure the CM team has adequate 3rd party consultant and contractor support.
• Improve processes and ensure knowledge transfer across functions through the project life-cycle

 

Safety Leadership

• Serve as the company’s point of excellence for all safety-related matters.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols internally and with vendors, acting as the escalation point for executive safety concerns.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• At least 15 years’ experience in construction management, with strong civil, structural, or electrical construction background
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a greenfield developer
• Proven experience leading a team of dynamic professionals across multiple active projects
• Deep experience with solar and battery storage construction contracts and execution.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure projects, including high-voltage substations and BESS integration at 100+ MW scale
• Ability to foster effective communication and collaboration across field and corporate teams
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

 

PREFERRED:

• MBA or similar advanced degree demonstrating proficiency in business and operational strategy.

 

 

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