Remote High-Voltage Preconstruction Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job 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 substations across the United States. The High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager leads all preconstruction activities for HV electrical projects, from concept through construction handoff, with a fully remote work arrangement.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical construction or PM, with 3+ years leading

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management.
• 3+ years of experience leading preconstruction activities.
• Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M.
• Familiarity with high-voltage substations, transmission and distribution systems, utility interconnection requirements, electrical codes and EPC/design-build methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for high-voltage electrical projects (12kV to 500kV+).
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
• Develop project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Coordinate preconstruction deliverables from inception through turnover.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze designs, bid documents, labor, equipment, and materials pricing.
• Maintain estimating databases and market pricing trends.
• Serve as main preconstruction contact for clients, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Lead risk assessment and constructability reviews; develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate to develop detailed project schedules; monitor critical path.
• Support procurement strategy; evaluate proposals and develop scopes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Schedule management

Risk analysis

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication and presentation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Estimating platforms (Accubid, InEight, HeavyBid)

Procore

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 substations across the United States. The High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager leads all preconstruction activities for HV electrical projects, from concept through construction handoff, with a fully remote work arrangement.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical construction or PM, with 3+ years leading