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Opal Fuels Director - Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Charlotte, NC - Full Time
About OPAL Fuels OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America's naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit ww.opalfuels.com.
Position Summary We are hiring a Director - Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Biogas to Pipeline Energy Infrastructure with at least 10 years of experience to work on our Upstream Construction Team reporting to the SVP Construction. The Director of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) is a senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of a large, complex capital portfolio of biogas-to-pipeline projects. This role oversees 1-2 concurrent projects totaling approximately $100-200MM USD in capital value while also directly leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 5-7 Project Managers responsible for similarly sized and scoped projects.
This leader will set the technical, commercial, and execution standards for engineering, procurement, and construction across the organization, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality and regulatory standards.
Duties and Responsibilities Capital Project Leadership & Delivery 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.
People Leadership & Organization Development 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.
Engineering Oversight 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.
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management 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.
Construction & Field Execution 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.
Stakeholder & Executive Communication Communicate project status to executives, investors, and lenders. Prepare and present project updates and capital forecasts.
Qualifications and Skills BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. 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. Experience with landfill gas, RNG, or pipeline infrastructure projects preferred. Experience with lender and investor oversight preferred.
Work Hours and Arrangements Incumbent will work a hybrid / flex schedule but must reside within daily commuting distance to the Charlotte, NC area. At least 50% travel with overnight travel responsibilities.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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