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

SOLV Energy•San Diego, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is hiring an EPC Project Manager to manage 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 internally and externally to support project success. It is based full-time at a jobsite in Newbern, Alabama, with extensive travel required, including remote or rural jobsite assignments. The Project Manager partners with the superintendent team to plan and execute significant scopes of self-performed work, including managing large labor crews and monitoring productivity and labor costs. The role oversees project financials, contracts, procurement, schedule, safety, quality, risk, project documentation, owner relationships, and close-out and warranty activities. The Project Manager also leads and develops the project team and coordinates with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and local labor providers.

Requirements

Five to eight years of field construction management experience, including supervisory skills.
Leadership ability to unite team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 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

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
CMiC experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with the superintendent team to plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work and manage large labor crews.
Plan work sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend; track actual results and update forecasts based on production.
Work with the Superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures.
Oversee project billings, maximize cash flow, and prioritize collection of aged receivables.
Present and negotiate owner change orders for timely resolution.
Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
Establish job procedures and techniques to ensure timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery.
Keep the project on schedule and provide timely, accurate management reporting, particularly for cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
Manage, train, and supervise the project team according to company policy, mentoring less experienced employees.
Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Oversee documentation of significant project events, including accidents, delays, and change orders.
Direct preconstruction services and activities.
Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages.
Evaluate project risks and prepare mitigation plans with the project team and SOLV operations management.
Maintain project quality, including developing and implementing a Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP).
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflicts.
Complete project close-out procedures and conduct warranty follow-up, typically during a two-year warranty period.
Complete projects with full or enhanced fee.
Build and maintain productive relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors; preserve rights and provide prompt owner notification of impacts under the Prime Contract.
Coordinate with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and address logistical and supply-chain challenges.
Negotiate and coordinate with local contract labor providers to secure sufficient manpower on competitive terms.
Organize and lead regular meetings with the owner and key project partners.
Support accurate proposal schedules, timely resolution of disputed claims or impacts, and scheduling competence and development across the operations team.