OTS Project Manager I

The OTS Project Manager I at SOLV Energy, LLC manages utility-scale solar EPC projects focusing on SCADA systems. Responsibilities include planning project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring quality. This role supports lower-complexity projects with guidance from senior managers and is based full-time in Bend, Oregon. Key tasks involve managing cross-functional teams, procurement activities, and project documentation, while ensuring timely project delivery.
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. Job Description Summary: The EPC OTS Project Manager I manages utility-scale solar EPC projects related to SCADA systems, with responsibility for planning and executing project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinating stakeholders; managing risk; and ensuring quality. This role typically supports lower-complexity projects and applies established SOLV processes and standards, with guidance available from a Lead Project Manager or Portfolio Manager as needed. This role is based full-time in our office in Bend, Oregon. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Manage SCADA scope, schedule, and budget throughout the EPC project lifecycle for low-complexity PV solar projects where the SCADA scope is delivered by SOLV or third-party SCADA providers. Review SCADA contract requirements and ensure project execution aligns with contractual terms, with guidance as needed. Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, by providing task direction, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements. Support procurement and pre-construction activities, including purchase orders, subcontract scope coordination, material procurement, scheduling, and project closeout. Coordinate documentation flow and manage meeting minutes, action items, RFIs, and change requests ensuring timely resolution and alignment across stakeholders. Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules to ensure SCADA activities do not delay the overall project's critical milestones. Participate in system design reviews, commissioning coordination, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities, ensuring technical and contractual alignment with guidance as needed. Work closely with field teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality installation of SCADA system components. Prepare and manage monthly cost reporting and forecasting for assigned projects. Identify project risks and escalate critical issues in a timely manner. Maintain and manage positive working relationships with SOLV Energy business partners, clients, and industry vendors. Implement established SOLV best practices in project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting. Lead project closeout and lessons learned sessions for assigned projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within OTS. Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: Deliver assigned projects within contracted scope, on time, and within budget. Achieve positive customer/client and project stakeholder satisfaction, including Owners, field teams, and internal SOLV partners. Build a strong working reputation with SOLV project teams and cross-functional partners. Demonstrate working knowledge of SOLV products, systems, and solution offerings. Collaborate effectively with project teams to manage contracted scope, schedule, and budget. Successfully apply and adopt SOLV’s standardized project management processes and tools. Build and maintain productive working relationships with business partners, peers, and internal stakeholders. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: 1–2 years of project management experience managing multiple projects within multidisciplinary teams and delivering against deadlines. Demonstrated effectiveness working with remote teams and external clients. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Ability to appropriately escalate issues and support conflict resolution. Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint). Experience with task management and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira). Exposure to ERP systems used for project cost tracking and reporting (e.g., CMiC) preferred. Experience with SCADA systems or utility-scale solar projects preferred but not required. Ability to work autonomously with strong time management and organizational skills. High energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field. PMP or other project management certification preferred but not required. Experience working in a diverse, multi-disciplined organization or project environment. General knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning, and support. Exposure to utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or energy infrastructure projects. Familiarity with EPC project delivery models. Experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders, including owners, vendors, and field teams. Interest in developing technical expertise within renewable energy and SCADA project execution. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. 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. 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: $105,978.00 - 132,473.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J12760 If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com 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.