Electrical Preconstruction Manager

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The Electrical Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for constructability review of electrical design and pre-construction coordination of electrical components for utility scale renewable energy projects.

Remote and Hybrid opportunities available.

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:


* Electrical System Constructability Coordination
+ Collaborate with SOLV Engineering, Estimating, Pre-Construction Project Management, Field Operations, and Field Installation teams, along with the electrical, structural, and civil engineers of record, to optimize electrical and structural project designs for utility-scale solar projects.
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards and contractual project requirements.
+ Coordinate with engineers and drafters to develop detailed installation drawings for field installation applications.


* Bill of Material
+ Generate accurate Bill of Material (BOM) and material take-offs for electrical components, ensuring project specifications and budgets are met for utility-scale solar projects through the use of AccuBid and other take-off tools.
+ Assist the Procurement and Pre-Construction Project Management teams with material RFQs.
+ Coordinate with the Procurement and Pre-Construction Project Management teams to source and procure required materials in a timely manner while ensuring project materials are delivered to site in alignment with the project schedule.
+ Provide value engineering suggestions for alternative products and solutions that can meet the project requirements while reducing costs.


* QA/QC
+ Know and understand all project design requirements (SOLV requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements).
+ Perform quality control checks to verify that designs and installation drawings meet project requirements as well as company standards for safety, reliability, and efficiency.


* Collaboration and Communication
+ Work closely with cross-function teams including internal and external engineers, estimators, project managers, pre-construction project managers, procurement specialists, and construction teams to provide technical support and resolve design-related issues.
+ Communicate effectively with clients, Independent Engineers (IEs), vendors and other stakeholders to address design inquires and ensure project success.


* AccuBid and Tool Development
+ Assist with the build-out of AccuBid and other take-off tools to generate accurate BOMs for utility-scale solar projects.
...