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Senior Vice President of Operations Corporate SummarySolMicroGrid (the "Company") a Morgan Stanley Energy Partner is a developer and operator of microgrid systems for commercial and industrial customers throughout North America. The partnership with Morgan Stanley Energy Partners provides SolMicroGrid with resources to accelerate the development of its assets, capabilities, and product offerings to its commercial and industrial customers. MSEP's partnership supports the initial deployment of SolMicroGrid's solar-enabled microgrid systems to select commercial and industrial customer locations nationwide. The microgrids will help protect those locations from power outages while providing cost-effective, renewable power.Position SummarySolMicroGrid, is searching for a Senior Vice President of Operations who has strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view. The Senior Vice President of Operations will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within our industry, preferably having worked their way up to an executive role. We believe this trajectory helps a person develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry. The position is based in SMG's midtown New York office.Objectives of this roleCollaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levelsBuild a superior operations organization which can execute at the required levels of speed and efficiency to satisfy the company's customer requirements.Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planningOversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are metEnsure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retentionEnsure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessaryPrimary ResponsibilitiesAnalyze existing internal operations and identify areas for process enhancementImplement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEOOversee operations, and partner with CEO so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targetsManage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitabilityMonitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholdersProvide direct leadership of SolMicroGrid's operations including procurement, estimating, project management, construction management and supply chain management establishing departmental and project budgets controlling construction processes; and seeking system improvements to a rapidly growing companyEnsure that the operations area can facilitate the delivery of projects to customers on time and within budgetDepartment LeadershipProvide oversight to staff to ensure that business plans are metProvide daily leadership to the heads of the Procurement and Construction areasWork closely to prioritize key activities on projects in various stages from design through completionEnsure on-time project delivery and excellent status communication to internal parties and customersManage employee issues; performance reviews, recruiting, mentoring and growthOperational SystemsOversee the creation, upkeep and refinement of all systems, tools and processesCreate, maintain, and distribute reports and dashboards reflecting workloads, exceptions, cycle times, resource planning and system performance.Project Estimating, Budgeting and PermittingMaintain existing estimating systems and processes; create enhancements as business needs dictateTrack accuracy from initial stage estimates through various development and construction phasesClosely manage all cost estimate components with input from relevant department headsWork with other SolMicroGrid departments to provide consistency and clarity around all cost informationSupplier and Trade Partner DevelopmentEstablish and foster key trade and channel-partner relationshipsParticipate directly in supplier and subcontractor on-boardingKey decision maker on trade partners, supply deals, strategic alliancesWork with procurement on sub and supplier goals and key performance indicatorsProject ManagementOversee project budget and financial controls, project management systems and processesDrive standardization, sustainable cost reductions, safety, and employee trainingOversee the Permitting effort including all internal and third-party processesWork with head of Construction to establish, measure and improve schedules and cycle timesManagementStrategyWork with department heads and senior management to develop growth and risk mitigation strategiesCreate, manage, and track operational improvement measures and key performance indicatorsEstablish monthly and quarterly cost and schedule updates for review with senior managementProvide constructive feedback to senior management as well as other department headsPrioritize Operations department initiatives to ensure internalexternal stakeholders needs are metMaintain the Company's Safety PlanPosition RequirementsExperience within a leading renewable energy firmFive or more years of experience in executive leadership rolesExcellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrityUnderstanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issuesSolid grasp of data analysis and performance metricsAbility to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issuesMinimum 15 years of progressive construction leadership experienceStrong set of contacts within renewable energy industry and with channel partnersStrong history of cost management and control, continuous cost reduction methods Demonstrated ability to directly manage and oversee numerous construction projects simultaneouslyDirect management of multiple departmentsfunctional areasStrong organizational and scheduling skills to manage the activities of internal and external resources Project level financial responsibility, budget creation and managementExpert knowledge of contracting process, subcontractor relationship management, conflict management and risk mitigationExhibited success with process development and implementation, change management and growthDemonstrated history of management system implementation and utilizationAbility to interface smoothly at senior management levels, both internally and externallyPeriodic short-term, domestic travel as project development needs dictateEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or similar focus required.Advanced degree preferredEqual Employment OpportunityOur company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.