Paul Morrison

Construction and engineering executive with 30+ years setting strategic direction for, building, and leading engineering and construction organizations that deliver complex renewable energy, utility infrastructure, and commercial projects nationwide. Combines hands-on field expertise with executive-level strategy, aligning technical execution to enterprise business objectives while building and scaling high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies. Led execution of a $650M+ national renewable energy portfolio spanning 150+ concurrent projects across 25 states — distributed generation and utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and utility interconnections.

Deep experience across the full project lifecycle: due diligence and preconstruction through engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, energization, commercial operation (COD), and turnover to operations — including hands-on ownership of EPC, equipment, and labor contracts and quality systems. Proven track record building and scaling teams through high-growth environments, strengthening governance, and mitigating risk while building trusted relationships with owners, utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms, AHJs, and executive stakeholders.

Florida Certified General

Contractor with PMP, CCM, and LEED AP credentials, a master's in construction management and currently pursuing a PhD focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management.

Director of Engineering & Construction - Pxt Infrastructure Solutions

(2023-01 - 2026-01)

Set strategic direction and executive leadership for engineering, construction, and operations supporting national renewable energy infrastructure programs, including EV charging infrastructure, BESS, utility interconnections, and commercial electrical construction.

• Directed national engineering and construction operations supporting multiple concurrent renewable energy programs across the United States.
• Built and scaled multidisciplinary engineering, permitting, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and field operations teams to support rapid national growth, leading them from project initiation through commercial turnover.
• Built organizational standards, engineering governance, project controls, and executive reporting systems that improved consistency across a rapidly expanding national portfolio.
• Partnered directly with executive leadership, utilities, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, AHJs, and major commercial clients to execute complex infrastructure projects.
• Championed AI-assisted permitting, due diligence, and project management initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce project risk, and strengthen construction execution.
• Owned budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, change management, procurement, quality, safety, and operational performance across multiple business units.
• Strengthened client relationships by improving communication, accountability, and overall project delivery performance.

Senior Project Manager - NextEra Energy Resources

(2019-01 - 2023-01)

Set technical and construction strategy while directing engineering and construction execution for one of the nation's largest renewable energy infrastructure portfolios.

• Directed construction execution of a $650 million national renewable energy portfolio comprising 150+ concurrent projects across 25 states.
• Managed utility-scale solar, EV charging infrastructure, BESS, and utility electrical infrastructure projects from development handoff through commissioning and operational turnover.
• Led executive coordination across Development, Engineering, Asset Management, Procurement, and Operations, along with utilities, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Managed construction budgets, schedules, procurement, forecasting, contractor performance, quality assurance, safety, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Negotiated contracts, evaluated contractor performance, managed change orders, and mitigated project risk while protecting schedule and financial objectives.
• Delivered complex national programs while upholding high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.

Senior Project Manager - Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G)

(2009-01 - 2019-01)

Directed utility infrastructure, renewable energy, and capital improvement programs for one of the nation's largest regulated electric utilities.

• Managed utility-scale solar construction, electrical infrastructure modernization, brownfield redevelopment, and Battery Energy Storage initiatives.
• Directed contractor safety, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, quality assurance, procurement, and construction execution.
• Served as technical expert witness before the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
• Led cross-functional teams responsible for engineering, construction, environmental compliance, regulatory coordination, and project controls.
• Built strong relationships with executive leadership, government agencies, contractors, and utility stakeholders.

Construction Project Manager - Omega Design-Build

(1994-01 - 2009-01)

Directed commercial and industrial construction projects from conceptual planning through project closeout.

• Managed all phases of commercial construction, including estimating, permitting, procurement, scheduling, contract administration, and field supervision.
• Delivered projects while maintaining strong client relationships and consistently meeting cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Built the leadership foundation that supported advancement into executive construction leadership roles.

PhD Candidate - Construction Management - Texas State University (2027-01)

Master's Degree - Construction Management - Everglades University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Ashworth College