Chief Project and Asset Optimization Officer

About Francis Energy:

Francis Energy is a pioneer in the EV (Electric Vehicle) charging industry, having established the nation’s first comprehensive statewide electric vehicle fast-charging network by installing more than 700 fast charging ports throughout the state of Oklahoma and being the largest recipient of federal funds and grants under the Federal NEVI program. Our mission is to transform the electrification of transportation by ensuring equitable, affordable, reliable, and safe access to public charging stations across America, leaving no community behind. Francis Energy is expanding rapidly throughout the continental U.S., supporting this expansion through a combination of federal grant funding and private partnerships. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who seeks a significant opportunity to join our team and shares our belief in the transformative potential of clean energy to mitigate climate change.

Position Summary:

The Chief Project and Asset Optimization Officer is an executive team role reporting directly to the President/COO responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to the land development/site acquisition, project proposal, construction management and operations/management and asset optimization teams at Francis Energy. This role is key in ensuring the successful planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of EV charging stations. The Chief will work closely with the relevant functional team leadership as well as the Francis executive team to align proposal, construction and operational activities with the company’s strategic goals and ensure timely and quality proposals, completion of construction projects and utilization of assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a long-term strategy for construction and operations that aligns with Francis Energy’s mission and business objectives.

· Provide executive oversight for all site acquisition/development, construction proposals and projects delivery, ensuring they meet applicable requirements, timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

· Provide executive oversight for all procurement and warehousing.

· Lead high-level discussions with key stakeholders and partners, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectation.

· Ensure that all operational activities support the continuous reliability and efficiency of the charging network.

· Maximize charging operations and utilization opportunities.

· Ensure all proposal, construction and operational activities comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

· Have direct responsibility for the Land Development/Site Acquisition, Project Development/Management, Construction Management, Service/Support/Education (O&M) functions.

· Align Land and Site Acquisition departments with available federal and state opportunities.

· Collaborate with Land and Site Acquisition department leads to set goals and optimize departmental efficiency, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.

· Create new revenue streams for our O&M services.

· Optimize and refine our EV charging network to increase revenue while implementing cost reductions.

· Ensure all government requirements and reporting are met.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field or comparable experience.

· Demonstrated 10 plus years’ experience as a Senior Leader of Construction Operations from proposal to construction to operations.

· Extensive experience in overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably within the renewable energy or electric vehicle sectors.

· Experience with federal grant-funded construction projects is preferred.

· Familiarity with maintaining EVSE equipment or SCADA controlled systems is highly desirable.

· Strong preference for experience in leading operations and management service team.

· Experience in estimating commercial or utility-scale projects is preferred.

· Lean or Six Sigma experience desired.

Benefits:

Francis Energy values its people and offers a full range of benefits, including the following:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) Matching

· Medical Insurance (50% employer paid for employee only)

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance ($25,000 employer paid for employee only)

· FSA

· PTO

· Short Term Disability (100% paid by employer)

· Long Term Disability

· TeleDoc (100% paid by employer)

· Onsite Gym Membership (100% paid by employer)

· Amazing Teammates!

OUR MISSION

To transform the electrification of transportation by ensuring equitable, affordable, reliable, and safe access to public charging stations across America, leaving no community behind.

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PIONEERS. We seek the big problems to solve. We innovate, adapt, and improve. We are nimble and resilient. We strive to accomplish what others have not yet done before.

WE ARE BOLD. We are never content with the status quo. We ask tough questions, proactively seek feedback, and communicate openly. We take risks, overcome challenges, make decisions, and move forward.

WE WIN AS A TEAM. We are personally accountable for our collective success. We seek to create an inclusive environment that elevates all voices and perspectives, and where people engage with respect and concern for each other. We know that together, we can change the world.

WE LEAD WITH INTEGRITY. We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. We are trustworthy and act in good faith. We do the right thing.

WE DELIVER. We focus on our actions and are accountable for our outcomes. We set ambitious goals and work tirelessly to exceed them. We learn from our mistakes and better ourselves along the way. We celebrate our successes.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO. We believe in the transformative potential of clean energy to mitigate climate change.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Francis Energy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are 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 Francis Energy are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Francis Energy will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.