Solar Infrastructure Project Manager — Field Lead

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy, through its SDI Services affiliate, seeks a Project Manager to lead day-to-day operations for solar PV and related infrastructure projects, focusing on drilling pile installation, racking, and module installation.

This temporary assignment requires managing contracts, schedules, budgets, procurement, and subcontractors, with frequent travel to project sites. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of field construction management and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years field construction management experience, with 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 project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

Responsibilities

• Lead in contract management, communication, reporting, schedule maintenance, budget maintenance, change management, risk management, document control, meetings, meeting minutes, lessons learned tracking, and project closeout.
• Assists in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of projects.
• Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
• Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to other members of the project team.
• Prepares reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
• Prepares notices and change order documentation for the client and project management.
• Determines and manages schedules and budgets for assigned project proposal and close outs, monitors progress and manages material logistics. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate seamless coordination between the office and field.
• Supports the relationship with the customer at a professional and technical level - including supporting questions, evaluation requirements and system design.
• Set goals for field management, subcontractors and vendors. Motivate and manage to keep on task.
• Manage performance, productivity and work quality of all field management, subcontractors and vendors to complete projects on time.
• Manage and coordinate the delivery of material and equipment to optimize job efficiency, ensure production is not impacted or additional cost incurred.
• Implements and enforces all company and contractual policies, safety standards and installation best practices.
• Attend site walks and pre-construction planning meetings.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Drafting

Computers

Contract administration

PM control systems

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PM software

Job description

SOLV Energy, through its SDI Services affiliate, seeks a Project Manager to lead day-to-day operations for solar PV and related infrastructure projects, focusing on drilling pile installation, racking, and module installation.

This temporary assignment requires managing contracts, schedules, budgets, procurement, and subcontractors, with frequent travel to project sites. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of field construction management and proven leadership.