Remote Senior Commissioning Program Manager – Utility-Scale

SOLV Energy; Michigan; On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager to oversee integrated commissioning delivery across multiple EPC projects, with 2-3 scopes per project, from planning through turnover. The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, governance of milestones, and risk management, with travel required within the Midwest region.

Remote work is allowed with regional travel; the position emphasizes safety, schedule, and commercial success across diverse scopes such as PV, HV, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in commissioning, startup, testing, construction, operations, engineering, or project delivery for utility-scale electrical facilities.
• Minimum 5 years leading complex commissioning or project-delivery activities, including responsibility for multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving, planning, organization, negotiation, written communication, and executive stakeholder-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy project access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own integrated commissioning delivery across typically 4-5 concurrent EPC projects, each with 2-3 commissioning scopes, from early planning and readiness through energization, testing, acceptance, closeout, and turnover.
• Establish the commissioning strategy, execution model, governance cadence, responsibility assignments, readiness gates, milestone plan, and escalation pathways for each assigned project.
• Translate EPC contracts, customer requirements, interconnection obligations, commercial milestones, technical requirements, and company standards into an integrated commissioning scope and execution plan.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority on complex commissioning delivery matters within assigned responsibilities; escalate material safety, contractual, commercial, technical, or organizational risks.
• Maintain clear portfolio-level visibility of status, forecast dates, risks, constraints, resources, cost exposure, decisions, corrective actions, and executive support needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PMP / CCM / NETA / electrical license

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager to oversee integrated commissioning delivery across multiple EPC projects, with 2-3 scopes per project, from planning through turnover. The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, governance of milestones, and risk management, with travel required within the Midwest region.

Remote work is allowed with regional travel; the position emphasizes safety, schedule, and commercial success across diverse scopes such as PV, HV, and