Onsite EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar

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About the role

  • EPC Project Manager managing utility-scale solar projects for SOLV Energy. Responsible for project planning, budgeting, and risk management with large labor crews.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures.
  • Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation.
  • Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution.
  • Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
  • Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery.
  • Keep project on schedule.
  • Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
  • Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development.
  • Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms.
  • Direct preconstruction services and activities.
  • Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu.
  • CMiC experience a plus.
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
  • Strong understanding of: Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques
  • Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations
  • Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.
  • Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
  • Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects.

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.

Job title

EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$110,448 - $138,060 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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