EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Newbern, AL)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The EPC Project Manager manages all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls and reporting, scheduling, and risk management. The role provides leadership and technical expertise to support project success and is based full-time at a jobsite in Newbern, Alabama, with extensive travel required. The Project Manager partners with the superintendent team to plan and execute significant self-performed scopes, manage large labor crews, maintain project schedule and cost performance, and oversee project delivery from preconstruction through closeout and warranty follow-up. The position also oversees billing and receivables, negotiates change orders and purchases, manages subcontractors and suppliers, maintains contract compliance and quality control, and builds effective relationships with the owner and project partners. The role leads, trains, and mentors the project team, manages project risks and claims, and supports strong scheduling practices across operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred.
Five to eight years of field construction management experience, including supervisory skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability to organize people from diverse backgrounds into a cohesive, high-performing team in a remote environment.
Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite and industry-standard tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating.
Strong understanding of utility-scale photovoltaic plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques.
Understanding of utility and ISO interconnection sequence and durations.
Ability to travel extensively, at least 50%, including lengthy jobsite assignments in remote or rural areas.
Ability to build trust and rapport with SOLV departments for the benefit of projects.
Strong organizational, communication, and people skills.
Detail-oriented and motivated self-starter.

Nice To Haves

CMiC experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work in partnership with the superintendent team, including managing large labor crews.
Plan work sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend; track actual performance and adjust forecasts to reflect production.
Work with the Superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures.
Oversee project billings, maximize cash flow, prioritize aged receivables, and review receivables with the Owner.
Present and negotiate change orders with the Owner for timely resolution.
Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
Establish and implement job procedures to support timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery.
Keep the project on schedule and provide timely, accurate management reporting, particularly on cost forecasts and estimated cost at completion.
Manage, train, and supervise the project team in accordance with Company policy, mentoring less-experienced employees.
Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Supervise documentation of significant project events, including accidents, delays, and change orders.
Direct preconstruction services and activities; negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages.
Manage project risks, assess the probability and severity of risk events, and prepare mitigation plans with the project team and SOLV operations management.
Maintain project quality, including developing and implementing the Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP).
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
Complete job closeout procedures and conduct warranty follow-up, typically during a two-year warranty period.
Complete the project with full or enhanced fee.
Develop and maintain good relationships with the Owner, Architect, subcontractors, and project partners while protecting contractual rights and notifying the Owner promptly of impacts.
Coordinate with material suppliers on timely deliveries and solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.
Negotiate and coordinate with local contract labor providers to secure sufficient manpower at competitive commercial terms.
Organize and lead regular meetings with the Owner and key project partners.
Promote accurate proposal schedules, timely resolution of disputed claims or impacts, and scheduling competence and training across the operations team.