Senior Commissioning Portfolio Leader — Remote

SOLV Energy; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the Commissioning Project Management function and provide portfolio oversight for Testing & Commissioning across projects. This fully remote role requires coordinating with HV and BESS/PV leaders to integrate technical scope without altering their authority.

Responsibilities include directing the Sr. CPM team, ensuring integrated plans, and maintaining visibility of milestones, risks, and performance while advancing safety and project

Qualifications

• 8+ years in EPC commissioning, project management, or delivery of utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience leading multi-project or portfolio‑level workload.
• Experience integrating commissioning into schedules, milestones, budgets, and cross‑functional plans.
• Understanding of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and high‑voltage interfaces.
• Ability to identify risks, escalate issues, and drive cross‑functional resolution.
• Experience mentoring and developing project management personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sr. Commissioning Project Management team with direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Establish team goals, workload priorities, and accountability aligned with company objectives.
• Hire, onboard, and mentor staff; support succession planning.
• Build a culture of safety, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Standardize the Sr. CPM operating model across regions and project types.
• Maintain portfolio visibility of schedules, milestones, readiness, risks, and performance.
• Ensure projects have integrated commissioning plans, schedules, and clear ownership.
• Oversee engagement with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, etc.).
• Review staffing and resource forecasts; advise on hiring or contract support.
• Monitor portfolio performance and establish measures for transparency and predictability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

P6 scheduling

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

PMP or other certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Project controls software

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the Commissioning Project Management function and provide portfolio oversight for Testing & Commissioning across projects. This fully remote role requires coordinating with HV and BESS/PV leaders to integrate technical scope without altering their authority.

Responsibilities include directing the Sr. CPM team, ensuring integrated plans, and maintaining visibility of milestones, risks, and performance while advancing safety and project