InPwr, Inc. is looking for a Electrical Director of Projects to join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.

We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together.

Come Join our Team!

This role is onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana headquarters.

SUMMARY
The Director of Projects provides strategic leadership and execution oversight for a portfolio of large, complex projects across multiple regions and customers. Leads and develops a team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, ensuring consistent project delivery aligned with schedule, budget, and InPwr’s quality and performance standards. Serves as a key bridge between field operations and executive leadership, partnering with the Operations Manager to drive WIP readiness, proactively manage risk, and strengthen leadership capability within the project management team. Champions a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and disciplined margin performance across all assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Execution & Oversight

• Oversee daily and long-term performance of assigned projects led by APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
• Ensure job setup, buyouts, and procurement strategies align with budget and execution plans
• Support development of labor plans, bell curves, and change order logs for WIP readiness
• Drive accountability for margin preservation, change order pricing, and job cost forecasting.
• Support troubleshooting on troubled projects, including manpower gaps, vendor issues, or GC conflicts
• Coordinate with General Superintendents to ensure field/office alignment on schedule and manpower
• Prepare project health snapshots for review by the Operations Manager

Leadership & Development

• Serve as the direct supervisor for assigned APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, goal setting, and annual performance reviews
• Identify skill gaps and lead targeted development for Sr PMs/PMs/APMs in collaboration with Ops Manager
• Promote accountability for standard operating procedures, safety, and customer service excellence
• Reinforce professional expectations and InPwr culture through coaching and modeling behavior

WIP, Financials, & Risk Management

• Own WIP preparation for assigned projects, ensuring PMs are providing timely and accurate data
• Validate labor bell curves, earned revenue, and cost projections prior to WIP submission
• Support identification of financial risk items, write-down exposure, and potential recovery strategies
• Review and validate change orders and cost impacts with PMs before submission
• Collaborate with the Ops Manager on project reviews and executive updates

Customer Relations & Change Management

• Serve as senior project liaison for key clients when necessary
• Support PMs in navigating difficult customer situations, including scope disputes or schedule issues
• Ensure that change order documentation and cost justifications meet customer and internal standards
• Promote consistency in how InPwr presents change management and billing across all assigned jobs

Design Build

• Assist customers, field personnel, and department with design changes to the original scope of work.
• Work with field, General Superintendent, and Project Managers to estimate field change order work.
• Assist design team in coordination with the operations department for changes to as built drawings.

Administrative

• Lead or participate in project turnover meetings (internal and external)
• Attend and contribute to 20% and 60% project reviews
• Conduct pre WIP reviews with each PM on a monthly basis
• Participate in strategic meetings with Pre-Con, Engineering, and Estimating during early project setup
• Interview and provide hiring input for PM, APM, and PC candidates
• Maintain structured notes and documentation for all project and personnel reviews
• Other job duties as assigned based on the changing needs of the business

TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS :

• • Microsoft Office Suite – Including MS Project
  • Spectrum
  • Accubid
  • Smartsheet
  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Blue Beam
  • Oracle Cloud (P6)

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• 3-5 years of experience as a Senior PM preferred.
• 10+ years in Project Management – electrical background preferred but not required.
• Understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and move tools and equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
• Able to work in occasional job site environments over moderate terrain
• Regular use of computers and handheld devices

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary

EEO, Drug-Free Workplace
Safety is a top priority, and we maintain strong protocols to protect our employees, vendors, and business partners. Appropriate PPE, safe work practices, and open communication are key components of our safety culture.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. We are a smoke-free, drug-free workplace in accordance with federal law.

InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.