Senior Preconstruction Project Manager

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Project Manager to oversee construction projects from award through mobilization. This hybrid role requires in-office presence in San Diego, CA and Denver, CO or remote to start, with location specifics discussed in interview.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, subcontracting, QA/QC, safety planning, and leadership of project teams across diverse portfolios nationwide.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience.
• Field construction management experience (8-10 years) with supervisory skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Drafting and computer skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Project Manager responsibilities and manage multiple or large, complex projects.
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum).
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
• Set up and implement job procedures to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery.
• Keep project on schedule and maintain timely reporting to management.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with Owner, Engineers and Subcontractors.
• Work with Safety, QA/QC, and Superintendent to develop safety and QA/QC plans.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Computer skills

Contract law knowledge

Project accounting

Scheduling

Procurement

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

The Senior Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of construction projects from notice of award through project mobilization.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Location

This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or remote to start with regular in-office presence in Denver, CO. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to perform all Project Manager’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
• Manage multiple or large, complex projects
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Keep project on schedule
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers and Subcontractors
• Work with Safety Department and Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Work with Quality Department and Superintendent to develop QAQC Plan
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
• Review and negotiate contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Direct preconstruction services and activities
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience
• Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Drafting and computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $141,590.00 - $176,987.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J13810

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences.

We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities.

SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences.

We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities.

SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.