Associate Director

Roncelli, Inc., is currently seeking a full time Associate Director of the Energy Group. This role serves as the senior leadership partner to the Group Director, responsible for advancing the division's operational performance, client satisfaction, and strategic growth. This individual provides executive-level support across project delivery, client interface, and organizational development, helping ensure alignment between project development, engineering, and field execution.

While not leading project development directly, the Associate Director works closely with the Project Development Manager to support project advancement through feasibility, permitting, and pre-construction milestones. This position also provides oversight of construction execution, quality, and safety, with a focus on expanding the company's self-performing capabilities in the energy sector.

Why You Should Join Team Roncelli

Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

Work-Life Balance: We value our employees' well-being and offer generous paid time off (PTO), sick time, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling.

Career Growth: As a growing company, we provide excellent opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.

Commitment to Safety: Join a company that prioritizes safety as a core value, offering an environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact the well-being of our team.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience within the energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• A valid drivers license and background check required.
• Strong understanding of project execution, permitting, and EPC/self-performing models.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary projects through execution.
• Proven ability to manage executive-level relationships and lead through influence.
• Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
  Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Partner with the Group Director to establish business objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and growth strategies for the Energy Group.
• Represent the division in executive meetings, client presentations, and industry forums.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence in safety, quality, and performance.
• Align Energy Group initiatives with corporate priorities and support cross-divisional collaboration.
• Project Development Support & Stakeholder Alignment
• Support the Project Development Manager by coordinating internal resources, ensuring design, estimating, and construction teams are properly aligned with development objectives.
• Provide executive oversight and input on constructability, schedule, and budget during early project phases.
• Serve as a senior liaison with clients during project development to ensure clear communication and alignment with project goals.
• Help ensure seamless transition from development to execution, including risk identification and mitigation planning.

Operational Oversight & Self-Perform Growth

• Provide executive oversight for active energy projects, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive initiatives to grow and enhance the company's self-performing construction capacity, including field labor leadership and productivity improvement programs.
• Partner with estimating, procurement, and project controls to enhance cost performance and resource utilization.
• Implement standardized operating procedures, performance reporting, and continuous improvement measures

Client & Community Engagement

• Serve as a senior interface for key clients, ensuring responsive communication and high-quality service.
• Represent the company in community and stakeholder meetings, reinforcing transparency and responsible project delivery.
  Support business development efforts, including pursuit strategy and relationship management.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and field supervisors to strengthen team capabilities and leadership depth.
• Partner with Human Resources and the Group Director to implement workforce planning, succession, and professional development programs.
  Foster a collaborative environment between project controls, field operations, and project management teams.

The Location

Roncelli is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, however, this position will have some travel to jobsites and customer meetings as needed,.

Applying for the Position

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application, resume, and project list that showcase your skills and experience relevant to the position.

We kindly ask that recruiters and staffing agencies do not contact us regarding this job posting. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions will not be considered, and Roncelli will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Roncelli, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Roncelli is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Roncelli are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any other status protected by the law.