Project Manager, SDI Services

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Missouri; Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead day-to-day operations for solar PV projects through SDI Services, an SOLV Energy affiliate. You will manage drilling pile installations, racking, module installs, QA/QC, and change orders with a focus on safe, efficient delivery.

Frequent travel is expected; role is fully remote with location details discussed during interview. Requires 4-year construction degree and 7+ years’ experience; PMP preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading plans and specs.
• Strong client communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with MS Project, Excel dashboards, and technical reporting.
• MS Word/Outlook/PowerPoint proficiency required.
• Attention to detail and dependable work ethic.
• Leadership and ability to manage field teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise, and control project execution.
• Determine skills and staffing hours for project success.
• Analyze and circulate technical/contract information to the team.
• Prepare reports for client and management.
• Prepare notices and change orders documentation.
• Set schedules and budgets; oversee procurement and logistics.
• Coordinate with customers at professional/technical levels.
• Set goals for field management and vendors; ensure tasks stay on track.
• Manage performance and quality of field teams to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate material delivery to optimize efficiency.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies.
• Attend site walks and pre-construction planning meetings.

Skills

Read construction plans

Professional email/letter

MS Project scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Spectrum experience

Procore experience

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication with clients

Problem solving

Self-motivated work style

Education

4-year degree in Construction (or related field)

Tools

Spectrum

Procore

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

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

As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy—expanding our collective capability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Project Manager determines methods and solutions for managing day-to-day operations involving, and not limited to all project management, construction, procurement and contract changes. The Project Manager is detailed oriented and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives as it relates to drilling pile installation, racking installation, module installation, quality control management, and any scope related to SDI Services obligation for solar PV projects. The Project Manager applies advanced techniques and analyses across multiple disciplines and multiple projects simultaneously. This level of Project Manager is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of current design and construction practices. Frequent travel is expected.

This role is fully remote. 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

• Assists the in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of projects.
• Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
• Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to other members of the project team.
• Prepares reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
• Prepares notices and change order documentation for the client and project management.
• Determines and manages schedules and budgets for assigned project proposal and close outs, monitors progress and manages material logistics. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate seamless coordination between the office and field.
• Supports the relationship with the customer at a professional and technical level - including supporting questions, evaluation requirements and system design.
• Set goals for field management, subcontractors and vendors. Motivate and manage to keep on task.
• Manage performance, productivity and work quality of all field management, subcontractors and vendors to complete projects on time.
• Order and coordinate the delivery of material and equipment to optimize job efficiency, ensure production is not impacted or additional cost incurred.
• Implements and enforces all company and contractual policies, safety standards and installation best practices.
• Attend site walks and pre-construction planning meetings.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Proficient at reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
• Professional email and letter composition
• MS Project scheduling
• MS Excel - Costing/Dashboards/Technical Reporting
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Spectrum and Procore experience preferred
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Able to work in a dynamic environment
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Disciplined, self-motivated work style
• Strong leadership skills
• General understanding of common drilling and solar pile equipment and techniques
• Good communication and Client service skills
• Visual thinker good at problem solving and implementing ideas.
• 4-year degree in Construction (or related field) from an accredited university, or
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined in the job description.
• PMP preferred, but not required.

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

J14068