Director of Projects

Mainspring Energy • Full-time • Menlo Park, CA, US • $205,000 - $242,000 / year • 17h ago

Job Overview

A key enabler of Mainspring’s mission to bring its scalable, fast-ramping, fuel-flexible capacity to the world is the ability to seamlessly execute the design, permitting, construction, and commissioning of projects. To that end, Mainspring wishes to hire a Project Executive to oversee projects at all stages and sizes, as well as the project teams.

Responsibilities

Manage Customer relationships from Pre-Sales through to Commercial Operation
Identify project challenges across all disciplines (engineering, estimating, controls, communication, constructability, environmental, microgrids, easements, etc.), taking responsibility, relentlessly problem-solving, and driving successful win-win outcomes
Lead projects with new use cases, new territories, and product applications
Demonstrated experience overseeing project managers and projects from feasibility, start up, development, engineering, construction, commissioning, and COD
Instilling a culture of accountability and end-to-end success, and exceeding customer expectations
RFP writing, bid leveling, Subcontract, Master Services Agreements, Engineering Services Agreement contract and scope negotiations
Promote a culture of due diligence, attention to detail, quick to jump in, take responsibility and own the resolution to a successful result
Ensure optimal communication and cross department collaboration, as well as with EPC partners and Customers.
Ability to tackle big pictures issues as well as day-to-day tasks and challenges simultaneously
Develop and negotiate partnerships that can further our teams’ ability to execute projects swiftly and at low cost
Be responsible for managing, hitting, and progressively declining cost targets for installation process

Qualifications

12+ years of experience with power generation project management from feasibility to COD
Microgrid project experience and understanding
Ability to read, evaluate and comment on all aspects of Civil + MEP plan sets
Degree in related discipline
Experience with Project Management software and tools
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to innovate and refine processes to reduce cost and drive efficiency
Must work well in virtual and in person environments
Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office software
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong planning and organizational skills with high attention to details
Demonstrated experience solving complex problems on all aspects of a project
Excels in high output fast-paced environments

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This is a Hybrid role with a 15% target bonus at our Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.

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