Solar PV Project Manager | Field Delivery Leader

SOLV Drilling Industrial Services, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, including its SDI Services affiliate, is seeking a Project Manager to lead day-to-day field operations on solar PV projects, including drilling pile installation, racking, and module installation. This role requires strong project controls and coordination with procurement and subcontractors.

You will plan, direct, and supervise technical and administrative functions, manage schedules, budgets, and safety, and ensure quality while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of field construction management experience, including supervisory skills.
• Leadership 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 PM control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Project manager serves as central point for the assigned project.
• Lead contract management, communication, reporting, schedule and budget maintenance, change and risk management.
• Direct execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions.
• Determine technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion.
• Obtain, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information.
• Prepare client reports and change order documentation.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and material logistics for proposals and closeouts.
• Coordinate with procurement and subcontract personnel for seamless office/field coordination.
• Support customer relationships at professional and technical levels.
• Set goals for field management, subcontractors and vendors.
• Motivate teams, manage performance and quality to meet deadlines.
• Ensure delivery of materials/equipment to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Enforce safety policies and installation best practices.
• Attend site walks and pre-construction planning meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Drafting

Scheduling

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SOLV Energy, including its SDI Services affiliate, is seeking a Project Manager to lead day-to-day field operations on solar PV projects, including drilling pile installation, racking, and module installation. This role requires strong project controls and coordination with procurement and subcontractors.

You will plan, direct, and supervise technical and administrative functions, manage schedules, budgets, and safety, and ensure quality while coordinating with clients and internal teams.