EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (West)

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 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 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-s