Preconstruction Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to lead the Preconstruction Group from notice of award to project mobilization. You will manage cost control, schedules, bidding, and procurement activities while coordinating across engineering, accounting, and legal teams in a fully remote environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction with scheduling/estimating experience and a background in engineering or construction management.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of plans and specifications.
• Field experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent).
• 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.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
• Able to travel (estimated 25%).
• 5+ years construction experience
• 2+ years scheduling and estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements.
• Prepare billings and expedite payments.
• Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids.
• Write project procedures.
• Review plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff.
• Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules.
• Collaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

CMiC

Contract law knowledge

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Travel

Construction experience

Scheduling experience

Estimating experience

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMiC

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 Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for leading the Preconstruction Group’s efforts with daily management, coordination, and successful completion of the project scope, budget, and schedule from notice of award to project mobilization. Additional responsibilities include managing project meetings, performing cost comparisons, updating project schedules, managing contract exhibits through execution, and strategic buyout negotiations as needed to maintain budget. This role is fully remote. 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
• Able to perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilities
• Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements
• Prepare billings and expedite payments
• Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system
• Prepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids
• Write project procedures
• Review plans for completeness and accuracy
• Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff
• Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules
• Collaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work
• Work with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phase
• Define and create LNTPs
• Research and understand project specific design requirements (internal requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements)
• Liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget and provide those changes to the Project Executive
• Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings
• Support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion
• Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team operations management
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers, Vendors 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 under the EPC
• Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPC Budget Scope Schedule
• Communicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business Partners
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Thorough understanding of plans and specifications
• Field experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent)
• 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
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills
• Detail‑oriented, motivated self‑starter
• Able to travel (estimated 25%)
• 5+ years construction experience
• 2+ years scheduling and estimating experience

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.

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: $110,448.00 - $138,060.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J13881

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

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.