Head of Project Management (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Ohio; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager to lead substation design, construction, testing, and energization across nationwide utility-scale projects.

The role emphasizes coordination across engineering, construction, and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with rigorous safety practices. The position offers remote work flexibility, with potential office-based collaboration in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY, and requires strong leadership, deep HV systems knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle.
• Familiarity with substation components: transformers, breakers, switchgear, grounding, relays, SCADA.
• Experience managing Transmission Line construction.
• PE or PMP preferred; NFPA 70E preferred; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CAD and PDF markup tools and field documentation platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute overall management of Substation construction/operation for successful project execution.
• Review Power Purchase Agreements and interconnection agreements to ensure compliance of substation scope.
• Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, equipment procurement, and construction activities.
• Lead substation subcontractors, including RFIs, change orders, and daily reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PE licensure or PMP certification preferred

Tools

CAD

PDF markup tools

Field documentation platforms

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. The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of Substation construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; Execute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energization. Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection Requirements, Contract Documents, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Owner/Engineer specifications to ensure compliance of substation scope. Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor. Create detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioning. Lead and manage substation subcontractors—including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking. Monitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impacts. Facilitate and participate in Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risks. Manage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolution. Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection process. Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues. Oversee material procurement efforts—particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems. Lead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipment. Coordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testing. Manage Final Completion Punchlist for all substation-related work and documentation (redlines, test reports, as-builts, relay settings, etc.). Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment. Maintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hours. Regular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities. Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• High performance and coordination across engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams
• Utility and Owner satisfaction with substation delivery and commissioning outcomes
• Compliance with interconnection agreements and regulatory standards
• Timely procurement and delivery of long-lead HV equipment
• Positive contribution to team morale, training, and development
• Advancement of internal best practices for substation project management

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting (20+ lbs) on uneven terrain at construction sites
• Ability to visually inspect and verify HV equipment installations, conduct site walks, and observe electrical testing safely
• Occasional climbing, working at heights, or accessing substation steel platforms
• Exposure to outdoor environments and potential proximity to energized equipment
• Must comply with all site-specific PPE and safety training requirements

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.

• 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.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle—from kickoff to energization
• Familiarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etc.
• Experience managing Transmission Line construction
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• NFPA 70E “Qualified Person” preferred; Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfaces
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision
• Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus

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