EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar; Virginia

Position: EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Virginia)
*** SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
***** Job Description

Summary:

** The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.
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*** This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
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Responsibilities and Duties:

*** 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.
* 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.
* Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution.
* 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.
* Keep project on schedule.
* 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.
* Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms.
* Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders.
* Direct preconstruction services and activities.
* Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages.
* 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.
* Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP)
* Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
* Complete all job close-out procedures.
* Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period).
* Complete project with full or enhanced fee.
* 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.
* Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.
* Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms.
* Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners.
** Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
*** Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
* 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.
* Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus.
* Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
* Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control,…