Head of Project Management (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. Job Description Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of Substation construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. This role can be fully remote or based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ or Albany, NY. Position Responsibilities and Duties Execute all responsibilities of a Project Engineer with deep focus on substation design, construction, testing, and energization
Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection Requirements, Contract Documents, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Owner/Engineer specifications to ensure compliance of substation scope
Develop, manage, and track the substation budget, including primary equipment procurement, civil sitework, grounding systems, protection & control, SCADA integration, and construction labor
Create detailed subcontractor scopes of work related to substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) including testing and commissioning
Lead and manage substation subcontractors- including RFI coordination, billing reviews, change orders, daily reporting, safety performance, and schedule tracking
Monitor and control substation scope changes and associated commercial impacts
Facilitate and participate in Project Kick-Off Meetings, with dedicated discussion on substation milestones and risks
Manage and collect RFIs and submittals with substation relevance, coordinating with engineering and construction teams for resolution
Lead Utility Coordination Meetings focused on relay settings, protection schemes, testing protocols, switching orders, and managing the interconnection process
Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings to communicate substation progress, risks, and technical issues
Oversee material procurement efforts - particularly long-lead substation components such as power transformers, breakers, steel structures, control enclosures, relays, and communication systems
Lead site Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Commissioning Walks, and Energization Readiness Reviews specific to HV equipment
Coordinate PV and substation energization support including relay testing, functional checkouts, and utility witness testing
Manage Final Completion Punchlist for all substation-related work and documentation (redlines, test reports, as-builts, relay settings, etc.)
Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices around energized substations and high-voltage equipment
Maintain flexible availability for substation construction and commissioning events, which may occur outside regular business hours
Regular travel required to project sites, utility offices, and vendor facilities
Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and standardization efforts across substation projects
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance Adherence to company procedures, safety manuals, and substation-specific safety protocols
High performance and coordination across engineering, construction, and subcontractor teams
Utility and Owner satisfaction with substation delivery and commissioning outcomes
Compliance with interconnection agreements and regulatory standards
Timely procurement and delivery of long-lead HV equipment
Positive contribution to team morale, training, and development
Advancement of internal best practices for substation project management
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience in substation design, construction, or commissioning of utility-scale or industrial high-voltage (69kV to 500kV) systems
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary substation projects through full lifecycle—from kickoff to energization
Familiarity with substation components: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, grounding, control buildings, protection & control, relays, SCADA, etc.
Experience managing Transmission Line construction
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
NFPA 70E "Qualified Person" preferred; Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage client, utility, and subcontractor interfaces
Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve project challenges with limited supervision
Working knowledge of utility operations, switching procedures, relay testing, and energization protocols
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with CAD, PDF markup tools, and field documentation platforms is a plus
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting (20+ lbs) on uneven terrain at construction sites
Ability to visually inspect and verify HV equipment installations, conduct site walks, and observe electrical testing safely
Occasional climbing, working at heights, or accessing substation steel platforms
Exposure to outdoor environments and potential proximity to energized equipment
Must comply with all site-specific PPE and safety training requirements
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.
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.

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