HV Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy • San Diego, CA

23h • $110,837 - $138,547 • Remote

About The Position

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 HV Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role is fully remote. 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

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of Utility Scale Substation ranging from 69kv -500kv
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations
• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently
• Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer, PMP certification, or directly relevant industry experience preferred
• NFPA 70e “Qualified Person” preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation and has received safety training on the hazards involved

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle management of Utility-Scale High Voltage Substation Projects (typically 69kV–500kV) executed under EPC or construction-only contracts.
• Serves as the primary commercial and operational lead, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, subcontractors, vendors, and client/utility relationships.
• Review and coordinate, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams to ensure design aligns with contract scope, budget, and constructability
• Work with Engineering team to ensure procurement and material deliveries are aligned with the P6 schedule
• Review LNTP/Early-Stage Deliverables
• Develop, manage, and forecast EPC substation budgets
• Track cost performance and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts
• Generate monthly pacing reports to ensure project pacing is on track with budget.
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts to execute subcontracts
• Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.)
• Lead HV scope management and negotiate change orders with owners and subcontractors
• Schedule and Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting (On Site)
• Participating in Utility Coordination Meetings
• Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings
• Participating in Material Procurement Review
• Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting
• Lead coordination efforts with SCADA resources
• Coordinate station process Energization Support/Initial Synchronization
• Manage Oversee testing and commissioning activities in coordination with field and commissioning teams
• Assemble Final Completion Punchlist to support project closeout
• Manage final completion punch list and turnover documentation
• Ensure compliance with all energization and safety protocols
• Manage APM’s (Assistant Project Managers) to ensure compliance and Performance.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees.
• Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations
• Maintain flexibility in availability due to 24/7 operations
• Regular travel (local and inter-state) required to support project execution
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
• 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
• Business Development Plan implemented
• Positive project team attitude
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Staff development and training

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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed