Preconstruction Project Manager

Overview

Leads preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling and team coordination from award to mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

• cmic management
• plan review
• cost control
• bid management
• procurement coordination
• risk management

Tasks

-Write project procedures -Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPC -Work with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phase -Support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration -Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system -Review plans for completeness and accuracy -Research and understand project specific design requirements (internal requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements) -Collaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work -Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements -Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings -Prepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids -Maintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion -Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules -Liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget and provide those changes to the Project Executive -Define and create LNTPs -Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff -Develop 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 EPC -Communicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business Partners -Prepare billings and expedite payments -Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team operations management

Requirements

• engineering degree
• 5+ years
• scheduling
• bluebeam
• ms office
• leadership

What You Bring

-Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience -Able to travel (estimated 25%) -Able to perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilities -2+ years scheduling and estimating experience -Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills -Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills -Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu -Thorough understanding of plans and specifications -Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting -Field experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent) -5+ years construction experience -Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team

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About Solv Energy

-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.

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