HV Assistant Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Illinois)

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 Assistant Project Manager is responsible for overall support of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution.

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

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Able to communicate and coordinate all Project Engineer’s responsibilities to achieve project success

Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance

Review LNTP/Early Stage Deliverables

Assist in preparing project HV budgets and forecasts

Assist in developing subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts with PM

Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.)

HV Scope change management

Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting

Manage/Collect RFI’s

Participate in Utility Coordination Meetings

Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings

Participate in SE Team Meetings

Participate in Material Procurement Review

Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting

Schedule Kick-off Meeting (On-Site)

Manage - Assemble Final Completion Punchlist

Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis

Work with Engineering team for material procurement

Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations

Regular travel (local and inter-state) required

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual

Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment

Project profitability

Project completed on schedule

Quality control; integrity and excellence of completed project

Customer/Client Satisfaction

Positive project team attitude

Improved personal professional growth and education

Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years of work related experience in design and/or construction of power substations

PMP certification, or direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation

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 knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate

P6 scheduling experience preferred

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs

Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception

Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places

Occasional exposure to environmental conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$97,767.00 - $122,209.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13032

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.