HV Preconstruction Project Manager (Remote)

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. The High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for leading all preconstruction activities for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines, renewable energy interconnections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial power distribution systems. This role manages project planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, constructability reviews, procurement strategy, risk assessment, and client coordination to ensure successful project execution from concept through construction handoff.

This role is fully remote. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; Lead preconstruction efforts for high-voltage electrical projects ranging from 12kV through 500kV+ systems.

Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews.

Develop project execution strategies that align with client objectives and company goals.

Coordinate preconstruction deliverables from project inception through construction turnover.

Estimating and Cost Management

• Analyze engineering designs, specifications, and bid documents.
• Review labor productivity, equipment requirements, and material pricing.
• Maintain estimating databases and market pricing trends.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary preconstruction point of contact for clients, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project pursuit and proposal presentations.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and stakeholder alignment sessions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk Assessment and Constructability

• Identify project risks related to scope, schedule, procurement, labor, permitting, and site conditions.
• Review project execution plans for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to develop detailed project schedules.
• Identify long-lead equipment requirements, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Monitor critical path activities and project milestones.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and business development teams.
• Ensure alignment between project estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Facilitate smooth handoff from preconstruction to construction operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.

• ~ 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management.
• ~Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects.
• ~ Experience managing projects exceeding $10M preferred.
• ~ Electrical codes and industry standards
• ~ Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Accubid, InEight, HeavyBid, or similar estimating platforms
• Procore or equivalent construction management software
• Strategic planning
• Schedule management
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Contract review and negotiation
• Client relationship management

Performance Metrics

• Risk identification and mitigation effectiveness
• Successful project turnover to operations
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and utility facilities as required.
• Ability to work in office and field environments.
• Occasional exposure to construction and industrial jobsite conditions.

We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities.

SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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