Vice President of Construction - Renewables

Vice President of Construction – Renewables Division

Employment Type: Full-Time

Louth Callan is a leading power infrastructure construction firm and nationally recognized EPC contractor, delivering high-performance engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Our Renewables Division specializes in solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and related grid infrastructure including substations and interconnects. We serve independent power producers (IPPs), utilities, and developers with schedule-driven, cost-controlled execution of complex energy projects across the United States.

As a top-tier EPC in the renewables sector—with substantial installed capacity in solar and storage—we are expanding our construction leadership and seeking an experienced executive to drive field execution excellence in our fast-growing Renewables Division.

The Vice President of Construction – Renewables Division provides executive leadership and direct oversight of all construction operations for solar, BESS, and substation projects. This role ensures technical precision, rigorous schedule adherence, world-class safety, and strong financial performance across a portfolio of concurrent utility-scale projects (typically 30 MW to 200+ MW).

The position blends strategic direction with hands-on operational involvement, demanding deep expertise in renewable energy construction—particularly self-perform work in civil, electrical, and mechanical scopes and proven success leading large-scale field teams from groundbreaking through commissioning.

• Direct project delivery teams across the full EPC lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and mobilization to mechanical completion, testing, and final commissioning.
• Develop and execute detailed field plans, including work sequencing, phasing, crew/resource allocation, and proactive risk mitigation for solar farms, BESS installations, and substation builds.
• Establish and scale enterprise-wide project controls (Primavera P6 scheduling, earned value management, budget tracking, daily productivity reporting) to maintain visibility and control across all active sites.

• Oversee and expand Louth Callan’s in-house construction crews focused on renewables (civil site work, pile driving/racking, DC/AC electrical, inverter/BESS skid installation, and substation erection).
• Define crew structures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tooling/equipment strategies, and production metrics to maximize throughput, reduce rework, and drive cost efficiency.
• Lead from the front with regular field presence: conduct site audits, provide real-time technical guidance, coach superintendents/foremen, and troubleshoot installation challenges on solar arrays, storage systems, and substations.

• Partner closely with engineering teams (internal and external) during design phases to ensure optimal constructability for ground-mounted solar (fixed-tilt and tracking), BESS configurations, MV/HV electrical collection systems, and substation interconnects.
• Support procurement and vendor management for critical long-lead items (PV modules, trackers, inverters, battery containers, transformers, switch gear, and substation equipment), validating schedules, pre-assembly approaches, and laydown/logistics planning.

• Lead prime contract negotiations, subcontract awards, and change order processes to secure clear scope, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with execution strategy.
• Implement comprehensive QA/QC programs compliant with client specs and standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, UL, ASTM) for solar, BESS, and substation work.
• Champion safety leadership, enforcing OSHA 1926, NFPA 70E, and site-specific protocols—including JHAs, training, inspections, and incident prevention/response.

• Deliver concise, actionable updates to senior leadership on construction progress, KPIs (productivity, safety, cost/schedule variance), risks, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate…