Robert G. Caccia
Hayden
Summary
Renewable energy director with over 38 years of experience in operations, business development, and construction management. Proven track record in managing P&L for projects exceeding $450 million, with expertise in multi-site project cost management and risk assessment. Skilled in preconstruction coordination, operational planning, and strategic business development. Recognized for leadership in driving productivity and ensuring project delivery within budget and timelines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Business Development
Grid Power Solutions
02.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute a strategy for developing, expanding and closing a pipeline of a diverse group of IPP/Developers and EPC’s across the USA, implementing strategic supply chain and stocking initiatives in efforts to mitigate electrical gear/equipment supply chain risk in alignment with Grid Power Solutions products and services.
Pre-Construction Manager, Renewables
Green Street Power Partners
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed strategy for building and closing diverse renewable energy project pipeline aligned with GSPP products.
- Oversaw procurement and EPC/subcontractor RFP processes, ensuring efficient contract awards.
- Coordinated with GSPP Development to evaluate early project siting, regulations, and interconnect capabilities.
- Gathered comprehensive information from clients or partners for effective project design and contracting.
- Led internal progression of projects through financing and legal cycles to successful closure.
- Partnered with Sales Analysts to assess market opportunities and initiate proposal development.
- Provided pricing and proposal feedback to internal engineering, operations, and finance teams.
- Established strong, long-term relationships with customers and partners.
Director- EPC Services
Pfister Energy Inc
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Develop and execute a regional and expanded national strategy for growth and closing a diverse pipeline of large corporate customers seeking renewable energy projects, BESS/Storage/EV Charging/Data Center Micro Grids, aligned with Pfister Energies services and self-performing divisions.
- Regularly report on the progress of lead development efforts in a variety of forums across the business.
- Lead and coordinate the internal progression of leads, work with marketing on branding and service awareness.
- Coordinate hand-off of managed accounts to construction management teams for long term customer management and value-add services.
- Pfister Energy Inc Corp decided to close 3 divisions for internal re-alignments and concerns with market shifts due to Trump elections.
Sr. Director EPC Services | Business Development | Construction
Empower Energies
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and executed individual strategies to build and close corporate customer pipelines for renewable energy projects.
- Regularly reported on lead development progress across various business forums.
- Gathered essential information from clients and partners to facilitate internal design, modeling, and contracting processes.
- Led coordination of internal progression of leads through project, financing, and legal cycles to achieve successful closures.
- Managed account hand-offs to the account management team for ongoing customer relations and value-added services.
- Partnered with Sales Analysts to evaluate market opportunities, initiate proposal development, and maintain deal tracking records.
- Crafted proposals in collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance teams while providing pricing feedback.
- Established long-term relationships with customers and partners, ensuring trust and collaboration.
Vice President, Renewables Division
Renewable Construction Services, Inc (RCSI)
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Acted as company stakeholder for all EPC and renewable initiatives.
- Managed EPC contracting processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Oversaw risk management and mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.
- Directed national field operations, new project development, procurement contracts, and strategic planning for C&I solar, Utility Scale/DG solar, Steel Canopies/Carports, and BESS integration projects.
- Administered annual budget of $40M while achieving 30-40 percent growth.
- Declined permanent position due to relocation requirements to southern California.
Director Of Renewables Division
CAMPOS EPC
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Established successful full-scale EPC division and business unit within organization.
- Directed national operations, development, design, and project execution for utility-scale and commercial solar projects generating over $105 million annually.
- Managed full division P&L while cultivating new customer base in emerging markets including DG, RNG, biomass, and hydrogen.
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance efficiency in plant system design and engineering integration.
- Optimized construction operations to maximize plant output within efficient spatial constraints.
- Led initiatives to improve performance across renewable energy transmission and distribution sectors.
- Implemented streamlined processes for project execution, enhancing overall productivity in operations.
- Drove business growth through innovative strategies targeting emerging market segments.
Vice President, Construction
RENEWABLE EDGE, EPC
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw national operations and project execution for utility-scale solar plants, generating over $85 million in annual revenue.
- Managed full division P&L to ensure financial stability and growth.
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance efficiency in plant system design and construction.
- Established new customer base in emerging markets to drive expansion opportunities.
- Optimized engineering systems integration to maximize plant output within efficient footprints.
- Directed construction operations to achieve project goals on time and under budget.
- Facilitated development and design processes for commercial solar projects nationwide.
- Adapted operations following owner's passing to maintain continuity.
Dir Construction /Field Operations Manager /Business Development
Renewable Edge, EPC
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for all field construction operations and project oversight.
- Direct all project management teams from start up through final commissioning & QAQC close out.
- Maintain all company policies and procedures, oversee subcontract and material contract negotiations, procurement & buy–out, CPM schedule development and oversight, submittal and change order management, payment applications, OSHA and Site Safety compliance for company and local state/federal OSHA regulations.
- Contract risk mitigation.
- Lead new project development efforts for target markets, ensuring pipeline and annual company revenue targets are met.
Major Projects Account Manager/Business Development
TALENT CORPORATION INC.
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed accounts for National EPC customers, ensuring comprehensive oversight of all management aspects.
- Led sales and accounts management within energy sectors, including solar, wind, oil, gas, and power construction.
- Focused on operations management to enhance project productivity and mitigate risks for clients.
- Developed and implemented strategic solutions that maximized productivity and improved workforce efficiency.
- Identified adaptable solutions to staffing challenges through forward-thinking strategies.
- Expertly planned and executed staffing strategies for remote locations.
- Drove P&L management ranging from $20 million to $550 million across diverse projects.
- Specialized in operations and sales management, strategic planning, human capital management, and renewable energy sectors.
Western Area Manager
SELF–PERFORM ITRADE RESOURCES GROUP
Spokane
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of self–perform workforce strategic planning, implementations, and workforce management for a very large multi–billion– dollar, national multi–faceted contractor currently constructing 148 projects in 12 States, currently managing 305 workers with planned additional staffing of 2500 more in the next 12 months.
- Direct oversight on all self–perform trades labor estimating, forecasting, workforce resource management, safety and site manpower planning with site project teams in accordance with the CPM schedules and Milestone Targets on all projects in North America.
- Assisting with creation of our Katerra Federally Approved All Trades Apprenticeship Training programs for all field and manufacturing operations Nationally.
Construction Manager/ Utility Scale Wind & Solar
TRUE BLUE INC./ PEOPLE READY /CLP RESOURCES
12.2013 - 10.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of accounts management for National EPC Customers.
- Sales and Accounts Management Leader within the Energy (Solar, Wind, Oil and Gas and Power) Construction, Human Capital Management, & Strategic Staff Augmentation & Manpower planning Arenas.
- Focused on sales/field operations management with customers to help increase productivity, mitigate risk while helping customers increase revenue expectations.
- I enjoy helping customers develop and implementing strategic solutions and strategies that maximize productivity, work force efficiencies, and help grow their team capabilities.
- A forward strategic thinker who consistently finds adaptable solutions to staffing issues.
- An expert in remote locations planning and implementation strategies.
- I possess a diverse set of experiences ranging from general management, operational leadership, business incubation, sales and client leadership, to strategy planning and workforce consulting.
- Global leader that excels at building relationships and creating value.
- I have managed P/L's from $20 million to $550 million in both the Renewable Energy and Commercial Construction sectors.
- Goals: To Provide leadership and management that helps to facilitate growth in staff augmentation and profitability within an organization while helping enhance people's careers.
- Specialties: Business/Field Operations & Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Human Capital Management, Recruiting, Strategic Manpower Planning, Workforce Management, Energy (Utility Scale Solar and Wind, Oil and Gas, Battery Storage Systems and Power Plants), Commercial, Industrial, Residential Construction, P&L management, Workforce Trending, Renewable Energy Staff Planning, Staff Planning Cost Analytics.
Federal Project’s Management
COBBLESTONE CONSTRUCTION
Las Vegas
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Responsible for the successful financial and operational management of selected federal and state/government construction projects located in Nevada and Arizona.
- All projects are LEED Silver and Gold certified and utilized 100kw –6.5 MW of solar power and I00% BMS systems.
- Additional duties included: Project Safety, QA/QC Management, Project staffing, sub contracts management, permit processing, coordination of design build consultants, management of all USACE Project RFP requirements, project scheduling, progress tracking, projects P&L oversight, off site ' s, mitigation of county and city development issues with SWPP, map processing, all for construction final plans review, sub–contractor site–safety program implementation, heavy civil operations and supply chain coordination.
- Extensive experience in the use of projects scheduling and accounting software.
- LAS VEGAS, NV
Vice President–Epc Construction & Operations
RMT INC.
Madison
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for successful national operations, development, design, and project execution for utility grade solar and wind farm projects division with annual revenues of $450+ million, located throughout the United States.
- Additionally, responsible for full division P&L, establishing and creating new customer base in emerging markets, creating strategic business plans and processes to increase efficiency in plant system design, engineering systems integration, construction operations and maximizing plant output with performance contained within the most efficient footprint.
- Renewable Energy; Transmission and Distribution division.
- Key member of Risk Mitigation and National Safety Committees monitoring and establishing new best practices, refined supply chain controls and development of new subcontract/vendor agreements mitigating vast risk and company exposures, monitor all self–perform erection crews, national logistics and developing greater efficiencies in self performing operations.
- I directed the successful construction and completion of 12 utility scale solar plants and 8 wind plants ranging from 2 Mw to 280+ Mw ac.
- Managed a staff of 350: Managed company vehicle fleet & heavy equipment.
- Manage all estimating efforts; systems engineering and milestones, interpretation and integration of Grid Interconnect requirements, contracts, and union negotiations.
- During my tenure I was promoted to Vice President from Senior Project Manager.
- MADISON, WI
- Acquired by IEA.
USA Construction Operations Manager
LEDCOR CONSTRUCTION INC.
Las Vegas
12.2007 - 11.2010
- Managed construction operations across multiple states for a large commercial and industrial contractor.
- Oversaw financial management for Las Vegas branch, ensuring budget compliance and fiscal responsibility.
- Applied hands-on approach to team building and critical path management for project success.
- Directed project management teams from initiation to closeout, adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts, developed CPM schedules, and managed submittals and change orders effectively.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations and managed civil operations and utility installations.
- Developed statistical, accounting, and operational results to establish balanced scorecards for performance measurement.
- Monitored profitability against costs and budgets within division generating annual revenues exceeding $650 million.
Director Of Construction Operations
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
Las Vegas
08.2002 - 12.2007
- Responsible for all aspects of construction operations for a very diverse large multi–state commercial & residential restorations & new construction contractor.
- Additional duties included staffing requirements; establish and maintain bid processes, entitlement procedures, contract administration and awarding.
- Budget administration and analysis, project progress tracking, materials and equipment purchasing, establishing and maintain a quality control program and establish warranty programs.
- Oversee fleet vehicle, company equipment, loss prevention operations and maintenance programs.
- Perform sub–contract administration and quality control.
- Monitor monthly billings and project performances.
- Set and monitor all required company and state safety policies and procedures.
- Supervised a total staff of 185 team members.
- LAS VEGAS, NV
Education
B.A. - Construction Management, Business Management
Penn Foster University
Phoenix, AZ12.2026
F.A.A. Aircraft A&P Programs - Aerospace Technology
Glendale Community College
Glendale, California, CA06-1989
AA Technical Certificate -
Glendale College
CASkills
- Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
- Project scheduling and tracking
- Estimating and budgeting
- Blueprint reading
- Data analysis and reporting
- MS Office suite proficiency
- BIM applications
- Risk management strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Proposal development and compliance
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Supply chain optimization
- Resource allocation and planning
- Investor relations management
- Business development strategies
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Ledcor C.C.L Executive Leadership Certificate
- Ledcor National Safety Award
- Dale Carnegie Strictly Business Advanced Immersion
- Corporate Facilities Management Principles, Brunswick Corporation
- Service and Management Institute, Brunswick Corporation
- Dale Carnegie Advanced Business Principles, Sales and Marketing
- Vocational Business Course, Dale Carnegie
- Business Operations and Management Principles Courses
- Communication, Motivation and People Skills
- Leadership and Stress Management, Brunswick Corp
- General Contractors License, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Sacramento, CA (inactive)
- Professional Class B Residential License
- F.A.A. Aircraft A&P Programs, Aerospace Technology, Licensed A&P Mechanic
- Hilti Power Actuated Tools
- Scissor/Reach lifts
- Insul Stop fire proofing insulation and intumescent paints
Notable Projects
- Aypa Power 100 MW BESS Storage facility, LADWP, predevelopment Eng/Constructability
- Onyx Renewables/Rialto School District BESS installations, 1.2 MW
- Bravo1, 65 MW ground mount tracker, PreCon, engineering, design assistance. 138 kv IC
- Vacaville, Ca Waste treatment facility solar, BESS parallel plant, 5.7 MW
- Paso Robles, Ca Regional Airport Facility, Solar, BESS, parallel plant, 4.7 MW
- Manor Ville, NY Long Island NY, 20 MW Solar
- PepsiCo World Headquarters, Purchase NY, 6.5 MW
- Bishop Ranch Complex, C&I, Canopy, BESS, EV systems, San Ramon CA, 80.0 MW/4.0 Mwh
- NY Community portfolio, 10 sites, 45 MW total
- Napa Ca, City projects, Canopy, Rooftop, EV Charging and ESS systems, 1.8 MW
- Las Vegas, NV Switch Data centers 3,4 & 5
- Ft Hachucha, AZ, 80 MW–Solar
- Mesquite, 150 MW –Solar
- Gila Bend, 80MW–Solar
- Agua Caliente, 240 MW –Solar
- East Pecos, 120MW–Solar
- Mountain Home, 35MW–Solar
- Laurel Hills, PA, 100 MW – Wind
- Milford, 120 MW –Wind
- Kingman, 28 MW –Wind
- Kohuku, 80 MW–Wind
- Fowler ridge, 409 MW–Wind/O&M
Professional References
- Michael Belko, CEO, Empower Energies, 301-974-1485
- Michael Williams, VP Sales, Empower Energies, 914-573-8154
- Cory Richins, Principal, Campos EPC, 925-219-5189
- Victor Fuchs, President, Helix Electric, 702-581-2299
- Dave Wood, EVP, Rosendin Electric Inc, 725-243-6202
- Brad Kogan, Senior Project Manager, Signal Energy EPC, 702-588-0882
- Mason Gorda, E. Vice President (retired), Ledcor Construction, 787-483-0040
- Drew Lippert, CEO, RCSI Inc– EPC, 760-573-0410
- Mark Osten, VP Business Development, The Boldt Companies, 608-712-5630
- Tom Sanderfoot, CEO, Sanderfoot Wind, 920-378-3054
- Michael Dorfman, CEO, AWG Wire Group, 305-469-4544
- Patrick Corr, CTO, Empower Energies, 516-605-8307
- Mike Welch, Director Wind Erection, Southern Companies, 435-691-2592
Accomplishments
Ledcor National Safety Award
Timeline
Director, Business Development
Grid Power Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Pre-Construction Manager, Renewables
Green Street Power Partners
12.2024 - 02.2025
Director- EPC Services
Pfister Energy Inc
03.2024 - 12.2024
Sr. Director EPC Services | Business Development | Construction
Empower Energies
03.2023 - 04.2024
Vice President, Renewables Division
Renewable Construction Services, Inc (RCSI)
10.2022 - 03.2023
Director Of Renewables Division
CAMPOS EPC
02.2020 - 10.2022
Vice President, Construction
RENEWABLE EDGE, EPC
12.2019 - 02.2020
Dir Construction /Field Operations Manager /Business Development
Renewable Edge, EPC
03.2019 - 12.2019
Western Area Manager
SELF–PERFORM ITRADE RESOURCES GROUP
12.2017 - 06.2018
Major Projects Account Manager/Business Development
TALENT CORPORATION INC.
11.2017 - 12.2019
Construction Manager/ Utility Scale Wind & Solar
TRUE BLUE INC./ PEOPLE READY /CLP RESOURCES
12.2013 - 10.2017
Federal Project’s Management
COBBLESTONE CONSTRUCTION
02.2012 - 10.2013
Vice President–Epc Construction & Operations
RMT INC.
12.2009 - 01.2011
USA Construction Operations Manager
LEDCOR CONSTRUCTION INC.
12.2007 - 11.2010
Director Of Construction Operations
DRAEGER CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
08.2002 - 12.2007
B.A. - Construction Management, Business Management
Penn Foster University
F.A.A. Aircraft A&P Programs - Aerospace Technology
Glendale Community College
AA Technical Certificate -
Glendale College