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Director of Project Controls, HV/BESS
Solv Energy
Leading EPC and O&M provider for utility‑scale solar, storage and T&D infrastructure.
Oversee project controls and risk management for HV/BESS EPC projects
2d ago
$164,465 - $218,739
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Solar
High Voltage
Energy Storage
Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
Performance Analysis
High-Voltage Testing
Field Testing
Wind Monitoring
Role
What you would be doing
cost management
scheduling
risk monitoring
reporting
data visualization
change orders
Partner with Business Development, Estimating, and Preconstruction teams to provide historical cost data to support estimating and sales.
Where reviews identify undue project risk or potential enhancement opportunity, Director of Project Controls will work with the project team and Operations leadership to develop strategic action
Manage Cost Management and Scheduling team to ensure that in-flight projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality expectations, while providing clear visibility into project-level performance, risks, and trends throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor risk and margin potential, at the project, portfolio, and enterprise level through the analysis of cost and schedule data.
Develop and implement processes and support to ensure accuracy and timeliness in cost and schedule reporting.
Monitor conformance with company procedures and best practices related to subcontracting and insurance.
With Operations team, develop and maintain a regular project review schedule that effectively identifies:
Serve as a decision-support function that enables project managers and executives to maintain control over a project’s performance from start to finish.
Support project teams with major change orders and dispute resolutions. Engage with outside consultants and outside counsel as needed.
Work with Operations PMO and Technology team to develop and deploy data visualization and dashboard tools that facilitate “big picture” communication to executives, senior management, and external stakeholders.
What you bring
problem solving
cost forecasting
cmic
power bi
bachelor's
15+ years
Effective problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills; ability to see underlying or hidden problems and patterns and review from multiple perspectives.
Ability to travel and provide support to multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management.
Demonstrated understanding of cost forecasting and labor productivity
Mastery of enterprise cost control software (CMiC preferred)
Pre-mobilization project readiness
Able to perform all essential Project Controls Manager responsibilities.
In addition to internal scheduling capability and resources, the Director of Project Controls will work with external scheduling and claims consultants as needed for complex schedule analysis and claims development.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, and professional telephone disposition
Ability to lead and achieve cooperation with internal business partners.
Working knowledge of data analytics software (Power BI preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Finance, related field or equivalent experience
Post-construction lessons learned
15+ years construction industry experience in project management, controls, or accounting, with emphasis in project risk management
Solar power plant construction experience and/or basic knowledge of systems and functions
The company has engineered and constructed over 20 GW of solar and storage infrastructure across North America.
100+ MW
Project Scale
The company specializes in developing solar farms with integrated battery storage, typically ranging from 100+ MW.
6 GW
Recent Awards
The company recently secured over 6 GW in new utility-scale solar and storage awards, underscoring its market leadership.
A unified expert in solar and storage infrastructure, the company evolved after merging two major renewable divisions in 2021.
Backed by American Securities, it operates a significant portfolio across North America.
Its capabilities include full EPC services, high-voltage substations, SCADA systems, commissioning, O&M, repowering, and emergency response.
Projects include large-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage and high-voltage substations across multiple U.S. states.
Recent expansion includes in-house foundation drilling and pile capabilities through the acquisition of SDI Services.
Ranked among the top U.S. solar contractors, the company offers end-to-end delivery from design to long-term asset management.
Culture + Values
Backed by experts and the industry’s largest proprietary dataset, our unified team can assist you at any phase.
Passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do.
We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.
Positive, supportive environment where communication is seamless and professionalism is paramount.
Truly somewhere you LOVE to wake up and work for! — emphasis on continued learning and career growth.
Flexible work schedules (hybrid/remote) with daily office lunches and beverages.
Team-oriented culture: Everyone is more than willing to help and everyone is very open in their communication.
Environment + Sustainability
~20 GW
Solar Capacity
The company has built over 500 utility-scale solar/storage plants since 2008, with a combined capacity of approximately 20 gigawatts.
143 plants
O&M Portfolio
Operational and maintenance services are provided for 143 solar plants across more than 30 states, representing over 17 GW of capacity.
4.8 GW
Operational Solar
Currently operating and maintaining nearly 4.8 gigawatts of solar projects since AMNA 2024.
Released first Impact & ESG report ('Impact with Intention') covering 2023.
ESG policies include a Code of Conduct covering ethical behavior, human rights, fair labor, safety, community, and environment.
Maintains a cross-functional ESG Committee overseeing policies, training, and disclosures.
Completed a formal materiality assessment in 2023 using industry frameworks and stakeholder input.
Expanded self-perform EPC and foundation capabilities to reduce environmental impact and costs.
Inclusion & Diversity
ESG framework includes DEI oversight via ESG Committee.
No specific DEI strategic goals or gender statistics publicly disclosed on website or LinkedIn.
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