Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with a leading construction company based in Rochester to recruit a Director of Solar Operations.

Company Profile:

Our client is a trusted partner in building the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. With decades of experience in construction, they deliver high-quality construction solutions from small projects to large-scale municipal and industrial projects. Their reputation is built on safety, execution, and innovation, with a team dedicated to delivering results that last for generations.

Position Summary:

The Director of Solar Operations is senior-level manager the is responsible for overseeing and improving the operational performance of multiple locations, departments, and business units.

As Director you are leading strategic planning, managing operational and financial budgets, leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and driving business growth. The role requires strong leadership, communication, financial acumen, and often involves travel throughout our market based on business needs.

The immediate focus is on execution, process control, and driving growth through disciplined project delivery. The successful candidate must be located in or willing to relocate to Rochester, NY, with proven track records of divisional strategic oversight, financial management, team leadership, operational improvement, resource management, compliance, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review active solar projects for performance, budget, and schedule, along with identifying baseline metrics and gaps in process or accountability.
• Meet with project managers and field teams to understand current workflow and challenges.
• Set clear baselines for cost, schedule, quality, and safety on each active project.
• Implement consistent reporting to create visibility into project status and financial health. Build framework to track GP at both the project and portfolio level.
• Document and refine operational processes to support growth and repeatable execution.
• Build scalable systems for project management, cost control, and field coordination.
• Implement tools and/or dashboards that allow real-time visibility into project and GP performance.
• Partner with the sales team to ensure we're pursuing and executing the right contracts aligned with our delivery capacity and margin goals.
• Create feedback loops between sales and operations to improve estimating accuracy and project handoffs.
• Drive accountability and ownership within the operations team. Focus on execution excellence.
• Complete projects cleanly, profitably, and predictably.
• Deliver a 60-day report outlining current baselines, process improvements, and next steps for scaling execution and GP growth.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, construction management, finance, or equivalent in work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in senior operations or management roles within the electrical and/or solar industry.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Guide, motivate, and support the team to achieve goals.
• Problem-Solving: Identify inefficiencies and resolve issues quickly.
• Communication: Effectively communicate plans, schedules, and information to staff and management.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize various software and telematics systems for tracking, scheduling, and record-keeping.
• Organizational Skills: Manage multiple tasks and details.
• Analytical Skills: Analyze data to make informed decisions regarding operations and improvements.