Preconstruction Project Manager

Skip to main contentSign InPreconstruction Project Manager page is loadedPreconstruction Project ManagerApplyremote typeIn-OfficelocationsSan Diego CA Renewable Grouptime typeFull timeposted onPosted 29 Days Agojob requisition idJ13330SOLV 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 Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for leading the Preconstruction Group’s efforts with daily management, coordination, and successful completion of the project scope, budget, and schedule from notice of award to project mobilization. Additional responsibilities include managing project meetings, performing cost comparisons, updating project schedules, managing contract exhibits through execution, and strategic buyout negotiations as needed to maintain budget.This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. 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 perform all Preconstruction Project Engineer job responsibilitiesMaintain cost control ledger and job cost statementsPrepare billings and expedite paymentsSet up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC systemPrepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bidsWrite project proceduresReview plans for completeness and accuracySupervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staffEnsure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedulesCollaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of workWork with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phaseDefine and create LNTPsResearch and understand project specific design requirements (internal requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements)Liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget and provide those changes to the Project ExecutiveRepresent SOLV Energy in owner meetingsSupport estimating reconciliation for each design iterationMaintain timely and accurate reporting to the Project Team and management, specifically cost forecasting and estimated cost at completionEffectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team operations managementDevelop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineers, Vendors 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 under the EPCSupport Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPCBudgetScopeScheduleCommunicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business PartnersComplete other responsibilities as assignedMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements: Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experienceThorough understanding of plans and specificationsField experience (5-8 years, Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent)Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project teamEffective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skillsStrong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam RevuFundamental knowledge of contract law and project accountingOrganizational and communication...