Remote Preconstruction Project Manager - Solar & Storage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage, and high‑voltage substation projects, is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager. This fully remote role leads the Preconstruction Group from award to mobilization, managing cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contracts across multiple departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to navigate design

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of plans and specifications.
• Field experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent).
• Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
• Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter.
• Able to travel (estimated 25%).
• 5+ years construction experience
• 2+ years scheduling and estimating

Responsibilities

• Lead Preconstruction Group efforts with daily management and coordination across functions.
• 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 and evaluate bids.
• Write project procedures and review plans for completeness.
• Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff.
• Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules.
• Collaborate with business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal to create contract scopes of work.
• Work with Engineering and Procurement to manage design constraints and material lead-times for long lead items.
• Define and create LNTPs; research and understand project design requirements.
• Liaison with Engineering Manager to track changes affecting schedule/budget.
• Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings; support estimating reconciliation.
• Maintain timely reporting to the Project Team, cost forecasting and EAC.
• Effectively manage project risk with mitigation planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Owner, Engineers, Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Support Operations/Contracts in negotiating final EPC.
• Communicate final scope of work with Procurement, Operations, and Business Partners.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract knowledge

Project management

Scheduling

Estimating

Cost control

Travel

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Construction experience

Education

Engineering/Architectural degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage, and high‑voltage substation projects, is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager. This fully remote role leads the Preconstruction Group from award to mobilization, managing cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contracts across multiple departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to navigate design