Remote HV Preconstruction Manager - Substations & BESS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects nationwide.

The role oversees planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, risk assessment, and client coordination from concept through construction handoff. This position is fully remote with location details discussed in interviews.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management.
• Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M.

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.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze engineering designs, specifications, and bid documents.
• Review labor productivity, equipment requirements, and material pricing.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain estimating databases and market pricing trends.
• 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, procurement, and finance teams.
• Ensure alignment between project estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Facilitate smooth handoff from preconstruction to construction operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cost estimating

Schedule management

Risk analysis

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project / Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Accubid / InEight / HeavyBid

Procore

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects nationwide.

The role oversees planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, risk assessment, and client coordination from concept through construction handoff. This position is fully remote with location details discussed in interviews.