Remote HV Preconstruction Project Lead Substations & Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

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

The role manages planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, procurement strategy, and client coordination from concept through construction handoff. The position is fully remote with expectations discussed during interview.

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.
• 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, and procurement teams to develop detailed project schedules.
• Identify long-lead equipment requirements, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Monitor critical path activities and project milestones.
• Support procurement strategy development.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Develop bid packages and scopes of work.
• Analyze supplier capabilities and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and business development teams.
• Ensure alignment between project estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Facilitate smooth handoff from preconstruction to construction operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Contract review

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Estimating platforms (Accubid / InEight / HeavyBid)

Procore

Job description

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

The role manages planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, procurement strategy, and client coordination from concept through construction handoff. The position is fully remote with expectations discussed during interview.