VP of Construction

Job Posting – VP of Construction

About Gridworks

Gridworks is a fast-growing Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) company delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar PV, and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects. With active projects across multiple states and a significant backlog, we are scaling our construction organization to deliver a growing portfolio of complex, multi-site projects safely, on schedule, and on budget.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Construction owns all construction activities across the Gridworks portfolio, from mobilization through mechanical completion and commissioning. This leader is accountable for schedule and cost performance on every project and sets the standard for field execution, safety, and quality.

The VP reports to the Chief Operating Officer and partners daily with the VP of EHS and the VP of Project Management to align project safety and controls, client commitments, and field execution. The VP of Construction owns field execution, construction cost, and schedule; the VP of Project Management owns client relationships and prime contract management.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Key partners: VP of EHS, VP of Project Management

Direct reports:

• Construction Directors (3)

• Operations Manager – Electrical

• Operations Manager – Civil/Mechanical

• Director of Commissioning

Broader organization: 10 Construction Managers and their Superintendents; Electrical and Civil/Mechanical General Superintendents; a Logistics Manager and team; and a Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Management

• Own construction schedule performance across the portfolio; drive baseline development, look-aheads, and critical path management in partnership with Project Controls.

• Identify schedule risk early and lead recovery plans, resequencing, and resource adjustments to protect milestone and commercial operation dates (COD).

• Integrate engineering, procurement, and equipment delivery timelines into executable field plans.

Cost Management

• Own construction budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete across all projects.

• Drive labor productivity, earned value, and quantity tracking; act decisively on variances.

• Manage change orders, subcontractor claims, and back-charges to protect margin.

• Partner with Estimating on constructability reviews, construction cost benchmarking, and bid strategy.

Field Execution

• Lead all construction activities: civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning.

• Be a visible presence on site, setting expectations for planning, productivity, and field leadership.

• Oversee self-perform crews and subcontractors, including selection, performance, and accountability.

• Ensure smooth handoff from construction to commissioning and turnover to the client.

Safety and Quality

• Champion a zero-incident culture in partnership with EHS; hold field leaders accountable for safety performance.

• Enforce quality standards and QA/QC processes in line with our quality management system.

Leadership and Organization

• Lead, develop, and scale a growing team of Directors, Construction Managers, and Superintendents.

• Build standard work processes, KPIs, and reporting that scale with a rapidly growing portfolio.

• Partner with the VP of Project Management on staffing, client relationships, and project reviews.

• Report portfolio construction performance to the COO and executive team.

Work Arrangement

• Location: Remote, with a home base near a major airport preferred.

• Travel: 2–3 weeks per month to project sites and offices, with weekends typically at home.

Gridworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.