EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (West)

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.

Job Description Summary:

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.

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:

• 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.  Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production

• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures

• 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.

• Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution. 

• 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; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.

• 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

• 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 all job close-out procedures

• Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period)

• 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

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skil