Remote Preconstruction Project Leader

SOLV Energy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to lead the Preconstruction Group, manage scope, budget, and schedule from award to mobilization, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams. This fully remote role requires 5+ years in construction with scheduling/estimating experience and strong leadership in a remote environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining cost controls, preparing bid packages, and ensuring procurement aligns with LNTP and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of plans and specifications.
• 5+ years construction experience with project engineering or supervision roles.
• Strong leadership and remote-team coordination skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer responsibilities.
• Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements.
• Prepare billings and expedite payments.
• Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit/evaluate bids.
• Write project procedures.
• Review plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff.
• Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules.
• Collaborate across departments to create contract scopes of work.
• Understand design constraints and lead-times for long-lead items.
• Define and create LNTPs.
• Research project design requirements and permits.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager to track changes impacting schedule/budget.
• Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings.
• Support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration.
• Maintain timely reporting on cost forecasting and EAC.
• Manage project risk and mitigation planning.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Engineers, Vendors, Subcontractors.
• Support final EPC negotiations with Operations/Contracts.
• Monitor Budget, Scope, Schedule and communicate scope changes.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Engineering degree

Field experience

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Contract law

Project accounting

Scheduling

Estimating

Travel 25%

Education

Engineering/CM/Architecture degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to lead the Preconstruction Group, manage scope, budget, and schedule from award to mobilization, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams. This fully remote role requires 5+ years in construction with scheduling/estimating experience and strong leadership in a remote environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining cost controls, preparing bid packages, and ensuring procurement aligns with LNTP and project timelines.