Preconstruction Project Manager

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 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 based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. 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 assignedPosition Responsibilities and Duties:Able to perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilitiesMaintain cost control ledger and job cost statementsPrepare billings and expedite paymentsSet up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC systemPrepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bidsWrite project proceduresReview plans for completeness and accuracySupervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staffEnsure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedulesCollaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of workWork with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phaseDefine and create LNTPsResearch 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 ExecutiveRepresent SOLV Energy in owner meetingsSupport estimating reconciliation for each design iterationMaintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completionEffectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team operations managementDevelop 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 EPCSupport Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPCBudgetScopeScheduleCommunicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business PartnersComplete other responsibilities as assignedMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experienceThorough understanding of plans and specificationsField 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 teamEffective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skillsStrong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam RevuFundamental knowledge of contract law and project accountingOrganizational and communication skills; must have strong people skillsDetail-oriented, motivated self-starterAble to travel (estimated 25%)5+ years construction experience2+ years scheduling and estimating experienceApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. 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.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. Compensation Range:$110,448.00 - $138,060.00Pay Rate Type:SalarySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.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.Job Number: J13330If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.SummaryLocation: San Diego CA Renewable GroupType: Full time