EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Newbern, AL)

solvenergy; Newbern (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an EPC Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The role is based on a Newbern, AL job site with travel requirements and discussion of specifics during interview.

You will manage all aspects from planning and budgeting to change orders, subcontracting and site safety while ensuring on-time completion and financial targets. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture preferred.
• 5-8 years field construction management experience.
• Ability to lead diverse teams remotely and onsite.
• Proficient in MS Office; CMiC and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Understanding of scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating.
• Knowledge of utility-scale PV plant construction and ISO interconnection timing.
• Willingness to travel at least 50% to job sites.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and manage very large labor crews; optimize sequencing, productivity goals and labor spend.
• Develop and implement safety plans and procedures with the superintendent.
• Oversee project billings to maximize cash flow and shorten pay cycles.
• Present and negotiate change orders with owner.
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
• Establish job procedures for buyout, shop drawings and material delivery.
• Maintain project schedule and control costs; ensure timely reporting.
• Manage project team per company policy; mentor junior staff.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance; document key events and communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead preconstruction services and coordinate subcontract packages.
• Assess and mitigate project risks with team and management.
• Maintain Site-Specific Quality Management Plan and ensure quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve logistics issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Contract law

Project controls

PV construction knowledge

Interconnection timing

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Tools

CMiC

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Newbern, AL and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description Summary:

The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing very large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• 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.
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Keep project on schedule
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Direct preconstruction services and activities
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SOLV operations management.
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period)
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect 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
• Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.
• Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms
• Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor's degree preferred
• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
• 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.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
• Strong understanding of: Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques
• Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations
• Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.
• Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects
• Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
• Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with intern