Director of BESS Operations

OverviewJoin to apply for the Director of BESS Operations role at Moss & Associates (Construction).Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. The company focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build, with a diverse portfolio including luxury high-rise residential, mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss emphasizes safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development, and strives to be a great place to work.Position scope and organizational impactThe Director of BESS Operations will launch and lead Moss’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operations group, working closely with the Solar Business Unit. This role requires a business-minded operator who balances strategic vision with hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence while leveraging the solar team’s infrastructure to maximize efficiency and control overhead.This role will build and lead a client-focused operations team, oversee financial performance and reporting, and ensure strong collaboration across a matrixed organization with both dedicated and shared resources. The leader is not responsible for the BESS Self-Perform group, but will actively collaborate with them—including supporting vendor relationships and strategic sourcing.The role will shape how Moss delivers BESS projects—balancing dedicated leadership with shared resources to drive efficiency, control overhead, and provide exceptional client outcomes. Leadership will ensure BESS operates as a service-oriented partner to the Solar Business Unit while building a scalable platform for growth in the energy storage market.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Business OperationsBuild the BESS Operations team from the ground up, ensuring the right mix of dedicated talent and shared resources from the Solar Business UnitDevelop scalable operational processes to deliver safe, high-quality production and profit on BESS projectsPartner with Solar leadership to optimize resource allocation, overhead management, and shared services utilizationAct as a strategic business partner to senior leadership—identifying growth opportunities, improving cost efficiency, and driving operational resultsFinancial Performance & ReportingOversee BESS project budgets, forecasts, and financial healthPrepare and present regular financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting performance against budget and identifying improvement opportunitiesCollaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, cost tracking, and forecastingClient & Stakeholder ManagementServe as senior point of contact for BESS clients, ensuring a high standard of relationship management and customer satisfactionProactively address client concerns and lead resolution strategies to maintain trust and project momentumCross-Functional & Matrixed CollaborationWork with the Solar Business Unit, engineering, procurement, preconstruction, and self-perform teams to ensure smooth handoffs and aligned delivery plansCollaborate across enterprise & solar support departments (e.g., Legal, Safety, Finance, HR) to align project schedules, contracts, and complianceLeverage the Solar Business Unit’s systems and experts while maintaining dedicated BESS oversight where requiredPartner with BESS Self-Perform leadership as a business partner—aligning on scheduling, coordination, and resource strategy without direct reporting responsibilityStrategic Sourcing & Vendor ManagementPartner with Self-Perform procurement teams to align BESS sourcing with broader company goalsSupport vendor selection, negotiations, and relationship management for key BESS suppliers and subcontractorsSupport market intelligence and supplier performance feedback to inform purchasing decisions and contract strategiesPartner with procurement teams to integrate buying power across Solar and BESS for cost savings and delivery consistencyEnsure procurement timelines align with project schedules and cash flow requirementsTeam Building & Talent DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, and develop BESS operations personnel, ensuring the team is client-focused, performance-driven, and aligned with company culturePromote field-first engagement—regularly visiting project sites and empowering site leadershipChampion safety, quality, and accountability across the teamEducation and work experienceBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field8+ years in operations leadership within EPC, construction, or energy sectors—preferably with self-perform coordination experienceProven ability to lead in a matrixed environment, collaborating across multiple departments and business unitsStrong business acumen with experience managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement, and P&L responsibilityExceptional client relationship skills and ability to maintain trust through clear communication and deliveryDemonstrated success building and scaling operations teams in a high-growth environmentWillingness to travel to project sites as neededJob detailsJob title: Director of BESS OperationsJob location: Fort Lauderdale, FLClassification: Full time – Exempt – SalariedReports to: Senior Vice President of OperationsMoss is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-10-06