OTS Project Manager III (Remote)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The EPC OTS Project Manager III leads the execution of complex utility-scale solar and BESS EPC projects related to SCADA systems. This role has full responsibility for project delivery, including planning, scope management, budgeting, buyout, controls and reporting, scheduling, and risk management. The PM III applies advanced technical expertise and applies advanced judgment in managing technical, commercial, and execution risks to drive successful project outcomes.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

• Successfully manage SCADA scope, schedule, and budget throughout the EPC project lifecycle for utility-scale solar and BESS projects of high complexity with little to no guidance.

• Interpret SCADA contract requirements and determine scope, compliance, deviations, and change impacts in alignment with SOLV standards.

• Coordiante cross-functional project teams, including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and 3rd party SCADA providers, by providing task direction, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.

• Lead procurement and subcontract strategy, manage third-party SCADA subcontractors, and ensure vendor performance on complex scopes.

• Serve as the senior project point of contact for Owners, utilities, vendors, and internal SOLV teams.

• Lead system design reviews, commissioning coordination, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities, ensuring technical and contractual alignment.

• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules to ensure SCADA activities do not delay the overall project's critical milestones.  Develop and execute recovery and mitigation plans when required.

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage technical, commercial, and execution risks, escalating issues when appropriate while driving mitigation strategies.

• Oversee project documentation, including RFIs, change requests, and action tracking, ensuring timely resolution and alignment across stakeholders.

• Work closely with field teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality installation of SCADA system components.

• Maintain and manage senior-level relationships with SOLV Energy business partners, clients, and industry vendors.

• Prepare and manage monthly cost reporting and forecasting for assigned projects.

• Reinforce and help drive SOLV best practices in project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting.

• Apply advanced judgment in managing complex execution conditions and resolving cross-functional project challenges.

• Lead project closeout and lessons learned, and drive implementation of improvements that enhance future project execution.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of SCADA project management processes, tools, and best practices within OTS.

• Stay informed of industry trends, pricing, and competitive dynamics and apply insights to improve project outcomes.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Successfully deliver complex projects within contracted scope, while managing schedule, budget, and risk.

• Maintain high levels of customer/client and project stakeholder satisfaction, including Owners, field teams, and internal SOLV partners, on complex or high-visibility projects.

• Enable SCADA and Network engineers to independently manage their project responsibilities.

• Demonstrate leadership in resolving complex execution challenges related to contracted scope, schedule, and budget.

• Actively promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and execution best practices across PM teams.

• Provide informal mentorship and guidance to Project Managers.

• Support onboarding and development of new PMs through coaching and knowledge sharing.

• Drive consistent application of SOLV project management standards and processes.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal partners.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience managing multiple, complex projects within multidisciplinary teams.

• 4–6 years of project management experience, including utility-scale PV and BESS projects.

• Advanced knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning, and support.

• PMP certification preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cost budgets, resources, and risk on complex projects.

• Strong experience in escalation management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.

• Proficiency in ERP systems for cost control, forecasting, and change management (e.g., CMiC).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership ability in complex execution environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.

• PMP or other advanced project management certification preferred but not required.

• Experience managing complex utility-scale PV and BESS projects.

• Strong working knowledge of SCADA system design, integration, testing, and commissioning processes.

• Experience managing third-party subcontractors and vendors on technically complex scopes.

• Familiarity with EPC contract structures, change management, and risk allocation.

• Experience supporting or leading project closeout, lessons learned, and process improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide less experienced Project Managers.

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:

$135,978.00 - 158,968.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

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Job Number: J12682

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