HV Preconstruction Project Manager (Remote)

SOLV Energy provides infrastructure services for the power industry. The High Voltage Preconstruction Project Manager leads preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, procurement strategy, risk assessment, constructability reviews, and client coordination for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, then coordinates handoff to construction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead preconstruction efforts for high-voltage electrical projects ranging from 12kV through 500kV+ systems
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews
• Develop project execution strategies that align with client objectives and company goals
• Coordinate preconstruction deliverables from project inception through construction turnover
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates
• Analyze engineering designs, specifications, and bid documents
• Review labor productivity, equipment requirements, and material pricing
• Develop quantity takeoffs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain estimating databases and market pricing trends
• Serve as the primary preconstruction point of contact for clients, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in project pursuit and proposal presentations
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and stakeholder alignment sessions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify project risks related to scope, schedule, procurement, labor, permitting, and site conditions
• Lead constructability reviews and value-engineering initiatives
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Review project execution plans for safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to develop detailed project schedules
• Identify long-lead equipment requirements, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, and protection systems
• Monitor critical path activities and project milestones
• Support procurement strategy development
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals
• Develop bid packages and scopes of work
• Analyze supplier capabilities and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and business development teams
• Ensure alignment between project estimates, schedules, and execution plans
• Facilitate smooth handoff from preconstruction to construction operations

Requirements:

• Equivalent industry experience may be considered
• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management
• Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects
• Familiarity with:
  • High-voltage substations
  • Transmission and distribution systems
  • Utility interconnection requirements
  • Electrical codes and industry standards
  • EPC and design-build delivery methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Bluebeam
• Accubid, InEight, HeavyBid, or similar estimating platforms
• Procore or equivalent construction management software
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic planning
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Schedule management
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Contract review and negotiation
• Client relationship management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor‘s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience leading preconstruction activities preferred
• Experience managing projects exceeding $10M preferred