EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar; Cleburne, TX

Overview

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 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. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Cleburne, TX and will require travel.

Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

• In partnership with the 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; maximize cash flow and reduce pay cycles through diligent and 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 identified/anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SOLV 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 relationships with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors; build partnerships with the Owner while 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.

• 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, procurement and estimating).
• Strong understanding of:
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