Senior HV Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

10d•$144,790 - $180,990•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 Senior HV Project Manager is 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 The Senior HV Project Manager ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with utility standards and contractual requirements. Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale substation, transmission, and distribution projects, from early development and interconnection through construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout. Serves as a technical, financial, and leadership authority for complex HV projects. Acts as a primary interface with utility owners, interconnecting utilities, EPC partners, and regulatory stakeholders. Perform all responsibilities of a Project Manager while providing strategic oversight for multiple concurrent HV projects. Direct and mentor Project Managers, APM’s., Project Engineers, and Project Support Staff. Establish project execution strategies aligned with contract scope, utility standards, and company objectives. Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees. Lead internal and external coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. Support the auditing of project budgets with Director support. Support the auditing of project schedules with Director support. Support negotiations of project contract exhibits with owner. Negotiate Change Orders with Client and Subcontractors. Serve as the primary point of contact with interconnecting utilities throughout construction and commissioning. Manage interconnection-related activities, including: Utility coordination meetings Interconnection agreements and scope alignment Protection & control requirements Utility inspections and approvals Project Reviews. Own P6 scheduling responsibility. Coordinate protection and control scope, ensuring alignment with relay settings, communication architecture, and utility requirements. Oversee SCADA integration, including: RTU/IED installation Point-to-point testing Utility control center coordination Manage fiber, communications, and telemetry integration as part of substation and line projects. Assist team with testing and commissioning planning and execution, including: Equipment functional testing Relay testing and end-to-end testing SCADA checkout Pre-energization reviews Coordinate energization activities with utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Ensure all commissioning documentation, redlines, and turnover packages are complete and approved. Support negotiation of contract exhibits, scope clarifications, and commercial terms with owners. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance, bonding, and regulatory obligations. Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company at executive-level project meetings. Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: 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

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of EPC utility scale experience in design and/or construction of Utility scale power substations
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 knowledge in office practices, procedures and equipment
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate
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

Enforce adherence to company policies, utility safety rules, and the Electrical Safety Manual.
Ensure projects comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all project teams.
Lead lessons-learned reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale substation, transmission, and distribution projects, from early development and interconnection through construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
Serves as a technical, financial, and leadership authority for complex HV projects.
Acts as a primary interface with utility owners, interconnecting utilities, EPC partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
Perform all responsibilities of a Project Manager while providing strategic oversight for multiple concurrent HV projects.
Direct and mentor Project Managers, APM’s., Project Engineers, and Project Support Staff.
Establish project execution strategies aligned with contract scope, utility standards, and company objectives.
Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees.
Lead internal and external coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Support the auditing of project budgets with Director support.
Support the auditing of project schedules with Director support.
Support negotiations of project contract exhibits with owner.
Negotiate Change Orders with Client and Subcontractors.
Serve as the primary point of contact with interconnecting utilities throughout construction and commissioning.
Manage interconnection-related activities, including: Utility coordination meetings Interconnection agreements and scope alignment Protection & control requirements Utility inspections and approvals Project Reviews.
Own P6 scheduling responsibility.
Coordinate protection and control scope, ensuring alignment with relay settings, communication architecture, and utility requirements.
Oversee SCADA integration, including: RTU/IED installation Point-to-point testing Utility control center coordination
Manage fiber, communications, and telemetry integration as part of substation and line projects.
Assist team with testing and commissioning planning and execution, including: Equipment functional testing Relay testing and end-to-end testing SCADA checkout Pre-energization reviews
Coordinate energization activities with utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure all commissioning documentation, redlines, and turnover packages are complete and approved.
Support negotiation of contract exhibits, scope clarifications, and commercial terms with owners.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance, bonding, and regulatory obligations.
Maintain strong client relationships and represent the company at executive-level project meetings.

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.

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