EPC Project Executive, Utility Scale Solar (Midatlantic Region)

SOLV Energy • Charlottesville, VA

94d • $168,632 - $210,790

About The Position

The Project Executive will be responsible for overall management of the operations and administration of assigned projects with bottom line profit accountability. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Field construction management experience (10 years, including supervisory skills).
• Leadership ability.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Drafting and computer skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating).

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all essential Senior Project Manager responsibilities.
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
• Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team – sign off on budget & fee.
• Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures.
• Approve all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
• Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations.
• Ensure that 'recap of contract highlights' has been prepared.
• Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions.
• Ensure that scheduling procedures are followed – baseline schedule, monthly updates, three week rolling schedule.
• Ensure that cost control is set up and maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and supervise project mobilization and job set up.
• Ensure that project is properly staffed and that they have all the tools and resources needed.
• Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of qualified construction personnel.
• Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards.
• Make periodic job visits and reviews and report accurate status to Operations Manager.
• Enforce 'Special Risk Alert Policy.'
• Maintain a positive cash flow and ensure timely progress payments.
• Ensure timely job closeout and closed job reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reports, including 'Jobs in Progress.'
• Ensure each project team member’s compliance with their job descriptions and responsibilities and conduct formal employee performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Maintain continued client contact on current projects.
• Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
• Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs).
• Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
• Monitor and manage bottom line profit of assigned projects.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree