EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Rush, NY)

Overview

Manage utility-scale solar EPC projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, execution, and team.

Key Responsibilities

• preconstruction
• bid packages
• change orders
• schedule management
• cost forecasting
• quality control

Tasks

-Direct preconstruction services and activities. -Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period). -Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages. -Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution. -Timely resolution of disputed project claims or impacts through sound schedule hygiene. -Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures. -Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations. -Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SRE operations management. -Keep project on schedule. -Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect 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 per the Prime Contract. -Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders. -Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners. -Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion. -Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development. -Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict. -Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP) -Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms. -Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases. -Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery. -In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self performed work, managing very large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production. -Complete all job close-out procedures. -Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges. -Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms.

Requirements

• bluebeam
• cmic
• construction management
• scheduling
• bachelor's
• leadership

What You Bring

-Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills. -Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with internal experts and stakeholders. -Strong understanding of: Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques. Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations. -Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating). -Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills). -Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting. -Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas. -Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus. -Able to build trust and rapport with all SRE departments for benefit of projects. -Broad level of scheduling competence throughout operations team; methodical approach to training and development that results in strong scheduling culture and awareness. -Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred. -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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Benefits

-Complete project with full or enhanced fee.

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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