Energy Storage Project Manager (Famington, NM)

SOLV Energy, LLC; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking an Energy Storage Project Manager to lead a utility-scale project in Farmington, NM. You will coordinate engineering, scheduling, change management, budgeting, and closeout documentation, with extensive travel to project sites across the region.

The role emphasizes cost control, owner/subcontractor relationships, risk management, and adherence to SOLV safety standards, while delivering on time and within budget for a high-impact energy infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in design and/or construction of utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Leadership ability to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
• Ability to travel extensively (potentially more than 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in English.
• Proficient in office practices, procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking, procurement, client satisfaction and daily jobsite activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Owner, Engineer, and Subcontractors; build strong partnerships while notifying impacts per Prime Contract.
• Maintain timely reporting on cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
• Oversee project billings to maximize cash flow and reduce pay cycles.
• Prioritize collection of aged receivables and review status in Owner meetings.
• Present and negotiate change orders with Owner for timely resolution.
• Coordinate routine project update meetings with client and internal stakeholders; document progress.
• Hire appropriate third parties and coordinate with project team for scopes of work.
• Coordinate with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve logistics challenges.
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with terms.
• Supervise documentation of significant project events and risks; prepare mitigation plans.
• Ensure jobsite office networking services are set up and promote safety per SOLV standards.
• Assist site management in promoting company values and professional representation.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Tools

P6 Scheduling

Job description

Job Description Summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Energy Storage Project Manager will provide leadership and oversight to an individual project. They will collaborate with multiple departments in planning, organizing, and directing the project work across our team, including engineering, scheduling, change management, budgeting, and closeout project documentation. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Farmington, NM and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

• Work with the project execution team to understand multiple work disciplines along with being a leader in scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking, procurement, client satisfaction, daily jobsite needs, and work activities
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineer, and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion
• Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation
• Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations
• Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution
• Coordinate, lead, and document routine project update meetings with client and internal stakeholders regarding the status and progress of the work
• Coordinate with the project team to identify needs, develop scopes of work, and hire appropriate third parties to execute the work
• Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and senior management
• Ensure jobsite office networking services are set-up (copiers/printers/scanners, phone lines, etc.)
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing SOLV standards and OSHA policies, procedures and guidelines
• Assist the site management team in displaying and promoting the company values, tenets and culture while representing the company in a professional manner

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Project profitability
• Project completed on schedule
• Customer/Client Satisfaction
• Positive project team attitude
• Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual
• Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of utility scale electrical infrastructure projects. Direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team. Able to travel extensively (potentially more than 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently Effective written and verbal English communication skills Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate P6 scheduling experience preferred

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places
• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $110,837 - $138,547 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J14091

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com