Director, Substation

SCOPE OF WORK

The Director, Substation leads Moss’ Substation EPC Field Operations, driving strategic planning, subcontractor performance, and portfolio execution across large-scale energy projects nationwide. This role sets the direction for substation field operations, builds high-performing teams, and ensures safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are consistently achieved. The Director serves as a key leader across substation subcontractor relationships, project delivery, and Moss’ long-term substation strategy.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and enforce Moss’ safety standards across all substation operations; develop and continuously improve substation safety policies and execution practices, and hold subcontractor leaders accountable for timely corrective action.
• Drive strategic planning and execution for the Substation Field Operations team, including subcontractor capacity, performance expectations, and execution standards; ensure alignment with Civil, Electrical, Engineering, and project teams.
• Oversee substation subcontractor mobilization, sequencing, productivity, schedule recovery, and closeout performance to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Review and enforce quality expectations for subcontractors and suppliers; ensure all work aligns with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and Standard Work Instructions.
• Manage substation project budgets and drive cost improvement; proactively identify, document, and resolve subcontractor impacts, change conditions, and execution risks.
• Serve as Estimator-Doer for substation estimates; provide operational input on subcontractor scope, constructability, risk, and execution approach; support subcontractor award decisions based on pricing and schedule availability.
• Build and manage key client, supplier, and subcontractor relationships; drive Moss values and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the subcontractor network.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing substation team through org resource planning, performance development, and team building to meet evolving portfolio demands.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education in construction management, electrical engineering, business, or a related discipline (preferred); and/or 10+ years of experience leading utility-scale substation, electrical, or energy EPC operations.
• Proven track record developing and executing enterprise-wide substation strategies with demonstrated operational excellence in large-scale energy EPC projects.
• Strong subcontractor management experience, including performance oversight, commercial alignment, dispute resolution, and field execution accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Safety functions.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence; ability to manage complex relationships and deliver portfolio-level updates to VP level and above.
• Strong strategic planning, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills; ability to translate strategy into field execution and lead through complex commercial and stakeholder situations.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) to project sites and strategic initiatives (requirement).

• BUSINESS TITLE: Director, Substation
• JOB POSTING TITLE: Director, Substation
• REPORTS TO: Senior Director
• CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED
• JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE, REQUIRES TRAVEL

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.