Remote High-Voltage Preconstruction Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; North Carolina; Remote; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager to lead preconstruction for HV substations, transmission lines, and BESS projects. You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment while coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff from concept to construction.

The role supports remote work with discussions on location during interviews. Candidates should bring 7+ years in HV electrical projects, strong estimating skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management.
• 3+ years of experience leading preconstruction activities preferred.
• Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M preferred.
• Familiarity with high-voltage substations, transmission and distribution systems, utility interconnection requirements, electrical codes and industry standards, EPC and design-build delivery methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for high-voltage electrical projects ranging from 12kV through 500kV+ systems.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
• Develop project execution strategies that align with client objectives and company goals.
• Coordinate preconstruction deliverables from project inception through construction turnover.
• Serve as the primary preconstruction point of contact for clients, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuit and proposal presentations.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and stakeholder alignment sessions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks related to scope, schedule, procurement, labor, permitting, and site conditions.
• Lead constructability reviews and value-engineering initiatives.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Review project execution plans for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to develop detailed project schedules.
• Identify long-lead equipment requirements and monitor critical path activities.

Skills

HV electrical construction

Preconstruction leadership

Budgeting and estimating

Schedule management

Client relationship management

Risk analysis

Contract review

Leadership

Proposal presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project / Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Accubid / InEight / HeavyBid

Procore

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager to lead preconstruction for HV substations, transmission lines, and BESS projects. You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment while coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff from concept to construction.

The role supports remote work with discussions on location during interviews. Candidates should bring 7+ years in HV electrical projects, strong estimating skills, and a