HV Assistant Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Illinois)

SOLV Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support HV construction/operation on utility-scale solar, energy storage, and substation projects. The role is full-time, on-site at a jobsite in Illinois with regular travel.

You will coordinate project activities, manage subcontractors, assist in budgeting, and ensure safety and project compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will have 3-4 years in design/construction of power substations, PMP or similar

Qualifications

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

• Communicate and coordinate all Project Engineer’s responsibilities to achieve project success.
• Review contract documents and interconnection requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Assist in preparing HV budgets and forecasts.
• Develop 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 meetings and coordination meetings.
• Manage/RFIs and attend utility/owner/SE team meetings.
• Coordinate material procurement with Engineering.
• Maintain safe work environment in energized substations and travel as needed.
• Complete other responsibilities.

Skills

PMP certification

Customer service

English communication

Office practices

P6 scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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 Galesburg, IL, and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

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

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to communicate and coordinate all Project Engineer’s responsibilities to achieve project success
• 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

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 attitudeImproved 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

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

$97,767.00 - $122,209.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number

J13032

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.