HV Assistant Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Illinois)

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 Assistant Project Manager is responsible for overall support  of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. 

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Galesburg, IL, and will require travel. 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:  

• Able to communicate and coordinate all Project Engineer’s responsibilities to achieve project success 

• Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance 

• Review LNTP/Early Stage Deliverables 

• Assist in preparing project HV budgets and forecasts 

• Assist in developing subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts with PM 

• Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.) 

• HV Scope change management 

• Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting 

• Manage/Collect RFI’s 

• Participate in Utility Coordination Meetings 

• Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings 

• Participate in SE Team Meetings

• Participate in Material Procurement Review 

• Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting 

• Schedule Kick-off Meeting (On-Site) 

• Manage - Assemble Final Completion Punchlist 

• Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis 

• Work with Engineering team for material procurement 

• Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations 

• Regular travel (local and inter-state) required 

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: 

• Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual 

• Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment 

• Project profitability 

• Project completed on schedule 

• Quality control; integrity and excellence of completed project 

• Customer/Client Satisfaction 

• Positive project team attitude 

• Improved personal professional growth and education 

• Staff development and training 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements 

• Minimum 3-4 years of work related experience in design and/or construction of power substations 

• PMP certification, or direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation  

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations 

• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently 

• Effective written and verbal English communication skills 

• Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment 

• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate 

• P6 scheduling experience preferred 

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: 

• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs 

• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception 

• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places 

• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship