Casey Rider

About Casey Rider

I’m a Construction Management Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale renewable energy, civil, and environmental projects up to $300M and 250MW. I specialize in turning complex field operations into streamlined, high-performing environments whether I’m leading solar and wind construction, restoring behind-schedule programs, or rebuilding failing projects from the ground up.Across my career, I’ve earned a reputation as the “fixer”—the person companies call when a project is off track, over budget, or struggling with quality, safety, or environmental compliance. I quickly identify root causes, design practical execution plans, and lead teams to deliver measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, and cost control.My background spans multiple sectors, including solar, wind, civil construction, environmental restoration, mass grading, utilities, infrastructure, and heavy equipment operations. I’ve managed EPC partners, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams, ensuring work is completed to specification, in compliance with all regulations, and aligned with client expectations.A few career highlights: • Co-founded a renewables division that doubled annual revenue in its first year.• Owner’s Rep delivering solar programs exceeding $300M while managing EPC, QA/QC, safety, and compliance.• Led an AC/DC plow program that cut installation timelines by 66% and produced nearly 50% cost savings.• Delivered stream restoration projects with 30–40% margins and a LF site completed on time and under budget.• Navy veteran with 12 years of leadership, planning, training, equipment management, and global project oversight.What drives me is building efficient systems, leading strong teams, and delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. I take pride in being hands-on, solutions-focused, and unwaveringly dependable especially in high-stakes, fast-moving environments.If you\'re looking to connect about solar, wind, civil construction, environmental operations, or opportunities where strong field leadership and turnaround expertise are needed, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

1. Generation Construction Manager

   Spencer Ogden

   Mar 2024 — Present · VA, US

   Served as Owner’s Representative Construction Manager for Dominion Energy, overseeing active and closeout solar projects valued at $300M+.• Directed and coordinated EPC and subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project goals, schedules, and quality requirements.• Conducted comprehensive site walk-downs and inspections alongside environmental teams and county/state regulators to ensure compliance with all standards.• Reviewed contracts, scopes, RFIs, drawings, specifications, and schedules to verify construction accuracy and adherence to contractual obligations.• Led Quality Assurance evaluations of grading, erosion and sediment controls, roadways, basins, and fencing to ensure proper installation and performance.• Documented, tracked, and validated corrective action items for both the owner and local authorities.• Acted as primary liaison between the owner, project neighbors, and landowners to maintain communication and resolve issues promptly.• Enforced compliance with all required training, safety plans, and environmental policies SPCC, EAP, Vegetation Management Plan).• Conducted safety briefings with EPC teams and subcontractors to reinforce safe work practices and prevent incidents.• Advised EPC partners to maintain site safety, regulatory compliance, quality standards, and adherence to schedule.

Education

• Coastline College

  Construction Management

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Management

Skills

• Military
• Construction Management
• National Security
• Heavy Equipment
• Government
• Command
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Construction
• Weapons Handling
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Research
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Program Management
• Training
• Weapons
• Supervisory Skills
• Security Clearance
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Team Building
• Management
• Operations Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Military Operations