Energy Storage Project Manager; Santa Teresa, NM

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.

The Energy Storage Project Manager will provide leadership and oversight to an individual project. They will collaborate with multiple departments in planning, organizing, and directing the project work across our team, including engineering, scheduling, change management, budgeting, and closeout project documentation.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Santa Teresa, NM and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

• Work with the project execution team to understand multiple work disciplines and be a leader in scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking, procurement, client satisfaction, daily jobsite needs, and work activities.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with Owner, Engineer, 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.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
• Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow 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.
• Coordinate, lead, and document routine project update meetings with client and internal stakeholders regarding status and progress of the work.
• Coordinate with the project team to identify needs, develop scopes of work, and hire appropriate third parties to execute the work.
• 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.
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, change orders.
• Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified/anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and senior management.
• Ensure jobsite office networking services are set‑up (copiers/printers/scanners, phone lines, etc.).
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing SOLV standards and OSHA policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist the site management team in displaying and promoting the company values, tenets and culture while representing the company in a professional manner.

• Project profitability
• Project completed on schedule
• Customer/Client Satisfaction
• Positive project team attitude
• Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual
• Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Staff development and training

• Minimum 5 years of work‑related experience in design and/or construction of utility scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations.
• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency and knowledge in office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate.
• P6 scheduling experience preferred.