Assistant Preconstruction Project 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 Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Preconstruction Project Manager in 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.

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 responsibilities


* Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements


* Prepare billings and expedite payments


* Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system


* Prepare bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids


* Write project procedures


* Review plans for completeness and accuracy


* Supervise and train Preconstruction Project Engineers and clerical staff



* Ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules


* Collaborate with the business development, engineering, accounting, construction, and legal departments to create contract scopes of work


* Work with Engineering and Procurement to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are appropriately released during the LNTP phase


* Define and create LNTPs


* Research 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 Executive


* Represent SOLV Energy in owner meetings


* Support estimating reconciliation for each design iteration


* Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in negotiating final EPC
+ Budget
+ Scope
+ Schedule


* Communicate final scope of work with Procurement team, Operations, and Business Partners


* Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:


* Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience


* Thorough understanding of plans and specifications


* Field experience (Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent)


* Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills


* 3 -4 years construction experience


* 1+ years scheduling and estimating ex...