Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.
We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*
We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…
Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet
The Director, Project Execution will lead the team responsible for delivery of EVSE infrastructure projects across all markets and geographies. The Director, Project Execution will also drive excellence in Highland’s contractor management, project/construction management, and commissioning/closeout functions.
They will prioritize and lead policy, process, and system initiatives to improve project execution effectiveness and efficiency. The role will report directly to the Vice President, Development and Construction. This role has a 10%-15% travel expectation.
Responsibilities
Ensure the on time and on budget delivery of electric vehicle infrastructure projects
Lead the evolution and standardization of project management practice
Establish project closeout and commissioning center of excellence
Develop and drive excellence through the preferred contractor program
Build out construction standards and best practices
Lead project management software selection and implementation
Support creation of project design specifications and engineering packages
Support creation of contract execution handoff processes
Support the evaluation of new equipment and software applications
Support cross functional efficiency and effectiveness initiatives
Qualifications
10+ years office based professional experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree in technical field and 6+ years office based professional experience
6+ years leading teams, both directly and indirectly
4+ years leading engineering and construction teams
3+ years managing engineering and construction projects
2+ years of EV charging infrastructure specific experience
Renewable energy project experience a plus (solar, storage, microgrid)
Direct experience utilizing one, and preferably more, project management software tools
What You Can Expect From Highland
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized
Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry
Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
Life insurance, public transportation assistance
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) program and company match
Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Environmental Services
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