Energy Storage Project Manager (Famington, NM)

SOLV Energy•Farmington, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. The Energy Storage Project Manager provides leadership and oversight for an individual project, collaborating across departments to plan, organize, and direct work such as engineering, scheduling, change management, budgeting, and project closeout documentation. This is a full-time, jobsite-based role in Farmington, New Mexico, and requires travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The position represents management’s assignment of essential functions; other tasks may also be assigned. The role is measured by project profitability, on-schedule completion, customer satisfaction, positive project team attitude, adherence to company policies and procedures, efficient business processes, professional growth, and staff development. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work-related experience in the design and/or construction of utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
Ability to travel extensively, potentially more than 50%, including lengthy jobsite-based assignments.
Ability to lead team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with others in all situations.
Ability to work independently to analyze, troubleshoot, and prioritize problems.
Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficiency and knowledge in office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and coordinate.
Physical ability to frequently stoop, bend, crouch, reach, handle, sit, stand, walk, and lift 50 or more pounds.
Constant finger dexterity and the ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Direct relevant industry experience, with knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installation.
P6 scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the project execution team across multiple disciplines and lead scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking, procurement, client satisfaction, daily jobsite needs, and work activities.
Build and maintain relationships with the Owner, Engineer, and subcontractors, developing a strong partnership with the Owner while providing timely notice of impacts and preserving rights under the Prime Contract.
Provide timely and accurate management reporting, especially cost forecasts and estimated cost at completion.
Oversee project billing preparation, seek to maximize cash flow and reduce pay cycles through strategic billing, and prioritize collection of aged receivables.
Review receivables status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.
Present and negotiate change orders with the Owner for timely resolution.
Coordinate, lead, and document routine project update meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with the project team to identify needs, develop scopes of work, and hire appropriate third parties.
Coordinate extensively with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and address logistical and supply-chain challenges.
Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Oversee documentation of significant project events, including accidents, delays, and change orders.
Manage project risk by assessing the probability and severity of identified or anticipated risks and preparing mitigation plans with the project team and senior management.
Ensure jobsite office networking services are set up, including copiers, printers, scanners, and phone lines.
Promote and enforce a safety culture by implementing SOLV standards and OSHA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist the site management team in promoting company values, tenets, and culture while representing the company professionally.
Support project profitability, schedule performance, customer satisfaction, efficient business processes, professional growth, and staff development.