EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar; Yerington, NV

EPC Project Manager, Utility Scale Solar (Yerington, NV)

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The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility‑scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls and reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success.

Position

Responsibilities and Duties:

• In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self‑performed work, managing large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting forecasts to reflect actual production.
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures.
• Oversee preparation of project billings; maximize cash flow and reduce pay cycles through diligent billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review status regularly in Owner meetings.
• Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution.
• Negotiate cost‑effective subcontract and material purchases.
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery.
• Keep project on schedule.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to company policy and act as mentor to younger employees.
• Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with all terms.
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events (e.g., accidents, delays, change orders).
• Direct preconstruction services and activities.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontract bid packages.
• Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events and prepare mitigation plans.
• Maintain quality control, including development and implementation of Site‑Specific Quality Management Plan.
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
• Complete all job close‑out procedures.
• Conduct warranty follow‑up (typical 2‑year warranty period).
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors, and build a strong partnership while preserving rights per the prime contract.
• Extensive coordination with material suppliers for timely deliveries and solutions to logistical and supply‑chain challenges.
• Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms.
• Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner and key project partners.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
• Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a high‑performing project team.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, Bluebeam Revu, and CMiC experience a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).
• Strong understanding of utility‑scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques.
• Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations.
• Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy job‑site‑based assignments in remote/rural areas.
• Able to build trust and rapport with all SOLV departments for benefit of projects.
• Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.
• Detail‑oriented, motivated self‑starter.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with internal experts and stakeholders.
• Timely resolution…