Preconstruction Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy•Remote - CA, NV

4d•$110,448 - $138,060•Remote

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for leading the Preconstruction Group’s efforts with daily management, coordination, and successful completion of the project scope, budget, and schedule from notice of award to project mobilization. Additional responsibilities include managing project meetings, performing cost comparisons, updating project schedules, managing contract exhibits through execution, and strategic buyout negotiations as needed to maintain budget. This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
Thorough understanding of plans and specifications
Field experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent)
Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team
Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills
Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills
Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter
Able to travel (estimated 25%)
5+ years construction experience
2+ years scheduling and estimating experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Able to perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilities
Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements
Prepare billings and expedite payments
Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system
Prepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids
Write project procedures
Review plans for completeness and accuracy
Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff
Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules
Collaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work
Work with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phase
Define and create LNTPs
Research and understand project specific design requirements (internal requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements)
Liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget and provide those changes to the Project Executive
Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings
Support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration
Maintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion
Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team operations management
Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers, Vendors and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights under the EPC
Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPC
Communicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business Partners
Complete other responsibilities as assigned