HV Assistant Project Manager (Texas)

SOLV Energy, LLC

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 122,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support HV construction and operations, driving successful project execution. This full-time role is on-site at a Texas job site with frequent travel and collaboration across engineering, procurement, and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in substation design/construction, PMP or equivalent experience, strong communication, and effective problem-solving abilities to ensure safe, compliant, and profitable project delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-4 years of work related experience in design and/or construction of power substations.
PMP certification, or direct relevant industry experience preferred; knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation.
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.

Responsibilities

Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance.
Review LNTP/Early Stage Deliverables
Assist in preparing project HV budgets and forecasts
Assist in developing subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts with PM
Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.)
HV Scope change management
Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting
Manage/Collect RFI’s
Participate in Utility Coordination Meetings
Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings
Participate in SE Team Meetings, Participate in Material Procurement
Review Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting
Schedule Kick-off Meeting (On-Site)
Manage - Assemble Final Completion Punchlist
Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis
Work with Engineering team for material procurement
Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations
Regular travel (local and inter-state) required
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

PMP certification

HV substation design

P6 scheduling

English communication

Customer service

Problem solving

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.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for overall support of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Texas and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance
Review LNTP/Early Stage Deliverables
Assist in preparing project HV budgets and forecasts
Assist in developing subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts with PM
Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.)
HV Scope change management
Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting
Manage/Collect RFI’s
Participate in Utility Coordination Meetings
Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings
Participate in SE Team Meetings, Participate in Material Procurement
Review Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting
Schedule Kick-off Meeting (On-Site)
Manage - Assemble Final Completion Punchlist
Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis
Work with Engineering team for material procurement
Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations
Regular travel (local and inter-state) required
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

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

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years of work related experience in design and/or construction of power substations
PMP certification, or direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation
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 20 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 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.

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