OPAL FuelsRemote
Director - Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$175,000 - $195,000 USD
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Key skills
LeadershipChange Management
About this role
OPAL Fuels is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. They are hiring a Director - Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) responsible for delivering complex capital projects, overseeing project governance, and managing a team of Project Managers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall EPC leadership for 1-2 active capital projects totaling approximately $100-200MM USD
- Establish and enforce project governance and stage-gate execution standards
- Ensure safe execution in compliance with OSHA and company safety programs
- Oversee integrated project controls including cost, schedule, risk, and change management
- Serve as escalation point for major project issues, claims, and disputes
- Directly manage, coach, and mentor 5–7 Project Managers
- Build a high-performance EPC organization with standardized processes
- Participate in talent development, performance management, and succession planning
- Provide executive oversight of engineering activities and deliverables
- Ensure alignment of designs with constructability, operability, and regulatory requirements
- Drive standardization of engineering practices where appropriate
- Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and EPC contracting
- Oversee RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
- Manage complex EPC and EPCM contracting strategies
- Drive cost savings and value engineering initiatives
- Provide senior oversight of construction execution and contractor performance
- Ensure effective interface management between engineering, procurement, and construction
- Support resolution of field execution and claims issues
- Communicate project status to executives, investors, and lenders
- Prepare and present project updates and capital forecasts
Requirements:
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical, oil & gas, or energy industries in either the EPC or Owner role
- Proven experience delivering large capital projects and managing portfolios
- Strong cost, schedule, and project controls expertise
- Advanced degree (MS or MBA)
- Experience with landfill gas, RNG, or pipeline infrastructure projects
- Experience with lender and investor oversight