Senior Project Manager - Solar Infrastructure & Substations

SOLV Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, through its SDI Services affiliate, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the complete management of construction projects from inception to completion on utility-scale solar, storage, and high‑voltage substation work.

You will coordinate with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence, while leading a skilled project team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, Architect and Subcontractors
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• 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 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
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Drafting

Computer skills

Contract law knowledge

Project accounting

PM control systems

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree

Job description

SOLV Energy, through its SDI Services affiliate, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the complete management of construction projects from inception to completion on utility-scale solar, storage, and high‑voltage substation work.

You will coordinate with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence, while leading a skilled project team in a fast-paced environment.