Director of Solar Construction, SDI Services

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:
As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy-expanding our collective capability to deliver high-quality infrastructure services to the power industry.

By joining SOLV Energy's comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution.

Together, we're improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility-scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy's careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities.

While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day-to-day work, responsibilities, and decision-making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Director of Solar Construction plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the construction aspects of solar projects.

This leadership position involves strategizing, planning, and executing drilling operations to ensure stable foundations for solar arrays.

The Director at SDI Services will manage a professional team, liaise with stakeholders, and oversee the successful implementation of drilling and/or solar projects at SDI Services.

Frequent travel is expected.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:



*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities And Duties:


* Develop and execute strategies for efficient and effective foundation drilling for solar installations.


* Lead and manage a team of professionals, including engineers and construction workers.


* Collaborate with engineers and architects to design and plan foundation solutions.


* Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations throughout project lifecycles.


* Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality control.


* Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.


* Implement best practices for solar construction to optimize project outcomes.


* Support Project Manager and Project Superintendent in delivering a successful project to our clients.


* Maintaining detailed daily construction records.


* Following project specifications and maintaining quality control records.


* Updating project schedules and cost tracking


* Plan, coordinate, and oversee solar projects from inception to completion.


* Conduct site assessments to determine project feasibility, logis...