Industrial Construction Director

About Bright:

Hey there! Were Bright a fintech solar energy startup on a mission to reverse climate change starting in Mexico. As Mexicos leading rooftop solar platform we simplify the process of solar adoption through automation overseeing everything from financial solutions to installation. Backed by top investors like First Round Capital Y Combinator and Leonardo DiCaprio were poised for exponential growth while maintaining a fun and rewarding work environment.

About the position:

Join us as an Industrial Construction Director to bring clean solar energy to Mexico! Youll work closely with our Industrial Engineering and Project Management Team and play a critical role in achieving Brights goals by aligning with the companys priorities. Youll be responsible for building the capability and network of the industrial team creating the strategy for deploying 300 MW of industrial distributed solar projects in the next few years and ensuring projects are delivered on time and under budget through thirdparty contractors. You will collaborate with Sales and Finance to drive the construction and operation of profitable solar projects. Success in this role requires strong leadership strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex projects in a fastpaced environment.

Tasks

Your Responsibilities:

• You will lead and develop technical construction capabilities ensuring project success through meticulous planning execution and communication. This role involves overseeing all aspects of onsite construction and commissioning maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards and fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders. Success in this position requires strong leadership technical expertise and a commitment to industry best practices.
• Lead and build technical construction capabilities within the engineering and project management teams.
• Ensure comprehensive project plans schedules and budgets are developed and met.
• Oversee all onsite civil electrical and solar construction and commissioning activities adhering to best industry practices.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders including Sales Engineers and Vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards.

Key Results (OKRs):

At Bright we operate on the Objective Key Results System pioneered at Intel and used widely by Google and many tech companies. For this specific role your Key Results (upon which your success will be measured) is:

• Objective: Ensure Bright sustainable operations by maximizing customer lifetime value.
• Key result 1: Increase postcommissioning weighted average IRR of all industrial projects by 1% by Q3 end. (From 23% postcommissioning weighted average IRR of all commissioned GDMT projects by Q2 end).
• Objective: Maximize Customers Lifetime value by ensuring customers are installed in the shortest time possible.
• Key result 1: 100% Conversion rate from Welcome Call to commissioning approved at 120day cohort in Q3 (from 67% welcome call to comm. approved 120day cohort conversion rate in Q2).
• Key result 2: 100% of Industrial SLAs from the Ops and CE teams delivered during Q3 (from 81% in Q2 2024).

Requirements

Who you are:

• Ambitious and Driven Leader: You are an ambitious and driven natural leader who thrives in evolving environments.
• Passionate About Building Impactful Solutions: Youre not just looking for a jobyoure ready to embrace the journey of building something impactful from the ground up.
• SolutionOriented and ValueDriven: You bring energy and determination to every challenge with a mindset that focuses on solutions and creating value rather than just going through the motions.
• Focused on LongTerm Growth: Youre passionate about longterm growth and see the bigger picture valuing the chance to create something meaningful.

Skills youll need:

• Construction Leadership: 10 years of experience in real estate and/or construction with expertise in Mexican construction regulations permitting processes and compliance. Desirable managing industrialscale solar or renewable energy projects.
• Project Management & Organization: Proven ability to oversee complex projects within time and budget constraints managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with certifications like PMP or PRINCE2.
• Problem Solving: Strategic and proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions for seamless execution.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear and professional communication with stakeholders fostering teamwork and successful project outcomes.
• Cultural Alignment & Networking: Deep understanding of Mexican culture and market dynamics with strong vendor relationships and a robust network in the construction and solar industries.

Benefits

Benefits

• The opportunity to learn firsthand about the distributed generation regulatory scheme in Mxico while being a part of the fastestgrowing startup in the country.
• A fun highcaliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.
• Possibility to earn equity at Bright.
• Private health insurance.
• Access to costfree mental health care.
• Parental leave.
• Access to toptier mentorship programs.
• Savings plan (Caja de Ahorro)
• Remote work (48 hrs a week).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bright is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.