EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar; Yerington, NV

Position: EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Yerington, NV)
Location: Nevada

* 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 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 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
* 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:  + Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques  + Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations
* Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas.
* Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects
* Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
* Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter

At SOLV Energy, we believe that good energy has a ripple effect. That’s why we take on projects that have the opportunity to provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education, and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, we’re branching out to focus on renewable energy…