Senior EPC Solar Project Manager - Field/Travel

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy seeks an EPC Project Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects from planning through closeout. The role is based on a jobsite in Newbern, AL with travel requirements and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across contracting, procurement, and field operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, cost control, risk management, safety planning, and timely reporting to stakeholders. Strong PM systems knowledge and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
• 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.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting. Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).
• Strong understanding of utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques. Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations.
• Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.
• Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work with large labor crews.
• Develop safety plans and implement safety procedures.
• Oversee project billings and maximize cash flow; manage aging receivables and change orders.
• Negotiate subcontract and material purchases; issue bid packages.
• Ensure on-schedule project delivery and maintain cost forecasting reports.
• Direct preconstruction activities and organize regular Owner/partner meetings.
• Mitigate project risk with mitigation plans; manage quality control and SSQMP.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Team coordination

Communication

PM tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

CMiC

Job description

SOLV Energy seeks an EPC Project Manager to oversee utility-scale solar projects from planning through closeout. The role is based on a jobsite in Newbern, AL with travel requirements and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across contracting, procurement, and field operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, cost control, risk management, safety planning, and timely reporting to stakeholders. Strong PM systems knowledge and communication are essential for success.