Head of Project Management (Remote)

SOLV Energy is hiring an EPC Project Manager for utility-scale solar projects in New Mexico. The role involves managing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management on-site full-time. Responsibilities include overseeing project teams, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5-8 years of field construction management experience.
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SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

This position will be on the project site full time in New Mexico. Travel required.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing very large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.
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
Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SOLV operations management.
Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
Complete project with full or enhanced fee
Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract
Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.
Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms
Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred
Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
Leadership ability - able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques
Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations
Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.
Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with internal experts and stakeholders
Timely resolution of disputed project claims or impacts through sound schedule hygiene
Broad level of scheduling competence throughout operations team; methodical approach to training and development that results in strong scheduling culture and awareness

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.

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.

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.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Project Management and Information Technology
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