Industrial Construction Director
☀️ About Bright:
Hey there! We’re Bright, a fintech solar energy startup on a mission to reverse climate change—starting in Mexico. As Mexico's 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, we’re scaling rapidly while keeping a fun, rewarding, and purpose-driven work environment. At Bright, our values shape everything we do—check them out here and join us in making a real impact!
💼 About the position:
Join us as an Industrial Construction Director to bring clean solar energy to Mexico! You’ll work closely with our Industrial Engineering and Project Management Team and play a critical role in achieving Bright’s goals by aligning with the company’s priorities. You’ll 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 third-party 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 fast-paced environment.
💻 Your Responsibilities:
As the Technical Construction Lead, you will spearhead the development and execution of technical construction strategies, ensuring the successful completion of projects through meticulous planning, collaboration, and adherence to industry standards. This role demands a results-driven leader with deep technical expertise in civil, electrical, and solar construction, capable of managing complex workflows and optimizing resources for maximum efficiency. You will work cross-functionally with teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading Technical Construction Development: Building and enhancing the technical construction capabilities of the engineering and project management teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
Developing and Managing Project Plans: Creating comprehensive, data-driven project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring their timely execution and monitoring progress to meet or exceed targets.
Overseeing Construction and Commissioning Activities: Managing all aspects of on-site civil, electrical, and solar construction and commissioning activities, ensuring that industry best practices and high-quality standards are maintained.
Fostering Collaboration Across Teams: Maintaining regular and clear communication with key stakeholders, including Sales, Engineers, and Vendors, ensuring that project requirements and expectations are met and aligned.
Ensuring Safety and Environmental Compliance: Enforcing compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards, actively monitoring construction sites to maintain a safe working environment.
🥇 Who you are:
A Passionate “Builder”: You are committed to creating impactful solutions that align with our mission to bring clean solar energy to Mexico. Your problem-solving mindset drives you to actively engage in building scalable solutions from the ground up.
A Solution-Oriented and Value-Driven Leader: You bring energy and determination to every challenge, focusing on delivering solutions and creating value that drives meaningful change and long-term success.
A Passionate Problem Solver: You are committed to creating impactful solutions that support Bright’s mission. You thrive in an environment focused on innovation and long-term success.
A Results-Driven Leader: With over 10 years of experience in real estate and/or construction, including expertise in Mexican construction regulations, you have a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
An Expert in Project Management: You have advanced project management skills, with certifications like PMP or PRINCE2, ensuring methodical planning and execution. You are proficient in balancing multiple initiatives with tight deadlines.
A Strategic Thinker: You identify potential challenges early and implement creative solutions, ensuring smooth project execution and exceptional outcomes.
A Cultural Alignment & Networking Champion: You have a deep understanding of Mexican market dynamics and a well-established network in both the construction and solar industries. You excel in fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
🎯 Key Results (OKRs):
At Bright, we operate on the Objective Key Results System pioneered at Intel and used widely at 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: Increase post-commissioning weighted average IRR of all industrial projects by 1% by Q3 end. (From 23% post-commissioning 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: 100% Conversion rate from Welcome Call to commissioning approved at 120-day cohort in Q3 (from 67% welcome call to comm. approved 120-day cohort conversion rate in Q2)
Key result:100% of Industrial SLAs from the Ops and CE teams delivered during Q3 (from 81% in Q2 2024).
✅ Benefits
The opportunity to learn firsthand about the distributed generation regulatory scheme in México while being a part of the fastest-growing startup in the country.
A fun, high-caliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.
Possibility to earn equity at Bright.
Private health insurance.
Access to cost-free mental health care.
Parental leave.
Access to top-tier 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.