Senior Director of Project Delivery

Rondo Energy is seeking a Senior Director of Project Delivery in Kansas City, KS, to lead the delivery of Rondo Heat Batteries for U.S. customers. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing a multidisciplinary team, developing project plans, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have at least 10 years of project management experience in engineering or construction, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
About Rondo Energy

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

We are looking for an experienced Director of U.S. Project Delivery to lead the delivery of RHB’s (Rondo Heat Batteries) for U.S. customers. The Vice President will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of our projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. This role requires a proven track record in front-end engineering design, project management, leadership, and a deep understanding of the construction industry.

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):
• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of energy storage projects from FEED and permitting to commissioning. Develop and communicate a clear project vision, strategy, and objectives
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals. Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Ensure alignment with overall corporate goals
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Implement strategies to maintain project schedules and budgets while minimizing risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, engineering, supply chain, finance and legal departments as well as clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities. Act as a primary point of contact for clients
• Champion a culture of safety and quality, ensuring that all projects adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to the executive team and key stakeholders. Provide insights into project performance and recommendations for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project delivery process, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, quality and lower cost

What You Will Bring:
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within the engineering or construction industries
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment deploying novel technologies on large scale is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget
• Experience executing pre-FEED and FEED, permitting, construction and commissioning of complex projects is highly valued
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in project management software and tools

What We Offer:
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.