Electrical Director of Projects

This role is onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana headquarters. SUMMARY The Director of Projects provides strategic leadership and execution oversight for a portfolio of large, complex projects across multiple regions and customers. Leads and develops a team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, ensuring consistent project delivery aligned with schedule, budget, and InPwr's quality and performance standards. Serves as a key bridge between field operations and executive leadership, partnering with the Operations Manager to drive WIP readiness, proactively manage risk, and strengthen leadership capability within the project management team. Champions a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and disciplined margin performance across all assigned projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Project Execution & Oversight

• Oversee daily and long-term performance of assigned projects led by APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
• Ensure job setup, buyouts, and procurement strategies align with budget and execution plans
• Support development of labor plans, bell curves, and change order logs for WIP readiness
• Drive accountability for margin preservation, change order pricing, and job cost forecasting.
• Support troubleshooting on troubled projects, including manpower gaps, vendor issues, or GC conflicts
• Coordinate with General Superintendents to ensure field/office alignment on schedule and manpower
• Prepare project health snapshots for review by the Operations Manager

Leadership & Development

• Serve as the direct supervisor for assigned APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, goal setting, and annual performance reviews
• Identify skill gaps and lead targeted development for Sr PMs/PMs/APMs in collaboration with Ops Manager
• Promote accountability for standard operating procedures, safety, and customer service excellence
• Reinforce professional expectations and InPwr culture through coaching and modeling behavior

WIP, Financials, & Risk Management

• Own WIP preparation for assigned projects, ensuring PMs are providing timely and accurate data
• Validate labor bell curves, earned revenue, and cost projections prior to WIP submission
• Support identification of financial risk items, write-down exposure, and potential recovery strategies
• Review and validate change orders and cost impacts with PMs before submission
• Collaborate with the Ops Manager on project reviews and executive updates

Customer Relations & Change Management

• Serve as senior project liaison for key clients when necessary
• Support PMs in navigating difficult customer situations, including scope disputes or schedule issues
• Ensure that change order documentation and cost justifications meet customer and internal standards
• Promote consistency in how InPwr presents change management and billing across all assigned jobs

Design Build

• Assist customers, field personnel, and department with design changes to the original scope of work.
• Work with field, General Superintendent, and Project Managers to estimate field change order work.
• Assist design team in coordination with the operations department for changes to as built drawings.

Administrative

• Lead or participate in project turnover meetings (internal and external)
• Attend and contribute to 20% and 60% project reviews
• Conduct pre WIP reviews with each PM on a monthly basis
• Participate in strategic meetings with Pre-Con, Engineering, and Estimating during early project setup
• Interview and provide hiring input for PM, APM, and PC candidates
• Maintain structured notes and documentation for all project and personnel reviews
• Other job duties as assigned based on the changing needs of the business

TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS :

• • Microsoft Office Suite - Including MS Project
  • Spectrum
  • Accubid
  • Smartsheet
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Blue Beam
  • Oracle Cloud (P6)

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• 3-5 years of experience as a Senior PM preferred.
• 10+ years in Project Management - electrical background preferred but not required.
• Understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and move tools and equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
• Able to work in occasional job site environments over moderate terrain
• Regular use of computers and handheld devices

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary