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.

  • Generate and manage preliminary electrical material budgets for the Electrical Preconstruction group’s procurement efforts.

  • Develop tools for tracking electrical BOM procurement to provide feedback to the Electrical Estimating team.

  • Manage and update components of a material tracker tool for coordination with the Field Installation teams.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Minimum (2) Years of AccuBid experience in the Electrical Solar industry required

• Proficient in BlueBeam and/or AutoCAD

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and requirements

• Ability to read and understand electrical & structural plan sets

• Detailed oriented

• Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously

• Effective organizational skills

• High aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong sense of urgency

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:

$111,883.20 - $149,177.60

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

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

Salary : $111,883 - $149,178