EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (West)

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 EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

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In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing very large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production

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Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures

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Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.

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Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution.

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Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases

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Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery

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Keep project on schedule

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Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.

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Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.

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Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms

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Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders

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Direct preconstruction services and activities

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Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages

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Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SOLV operations management.

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Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)

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Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict

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Complete all job close-out procedures

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Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period)

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Complete project with full or enhanced fee

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Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect 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 per the Prime Contract.

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Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.

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Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms.

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Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

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Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred

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Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)

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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.

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Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus.

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Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting

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Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

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Strong understanding of:

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Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques

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Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations

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Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.

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Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects

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Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.

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Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

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Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with internal experts and stakeholders

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Timely resolution of disputed …