Project Manager, SDI Services

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:

As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy—expanding our collective capability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SDI.


The Project Manager determines methods and solutions for managing day-to-day operations involving, and not limited to all project management, construction, procurement and contract changes. The Project Manager is detailed oriented and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives as it relates to drilling pile installation, racking installation, module installation, quality control management, and any scope related to SDI Services obligation for solar PV projects. The Project Manager applies advanced techniques and analyses across multiple disciplines and multiple projects simultaneously. This level of Project Manager is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of current design and construction practices. Frequent travel is expected.

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.

Position Responsibilities And Duties:

• Assists the in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of projects.  

• Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project. 

• Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to other members of the project team.  

• Prepares reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management. 

• Prepares notices and change order documentation for the client and project management. 

• Determines and manages schedules and budgets for assigned project proposal and close outs, monitors progress and manages material logistics. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate seamless coordination between the office and field. 

• Supports the relationship with the customer at a professional and technical level - including supporting questions, evaluation requirements and system design. 

• Set goals for field management, subcontractors and vendors. Motivate and manage to keep on task. 

• Manage performance, productivity and work quality of all field management, subcontractors and vendors to complete projects on time. 

• Order and coordinate the delivery of material and equipment to optimize job efficiency, ensure production is not impacted or additional cost incurred. 

• Implements and enforces all company and contractual policies, safety standards and installation best practices. 

• Attend site walks and pre-construction planning meetings.  

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Proficient at reading and understanding construction plans and specifications

• Professional email and letter composition

• MS Project scheduling

• MS Excel - Costing/Dashboards/Technical Reporting

• MS Word
• MS Outlook

• MS PowerPoint

• Spectrum and Procore experience preferred
• Attention to Detail

• Dependability

• Organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Able to work in a dynamic environment

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Disciplined, self-motivated work style

• Strong leadership skills

• General understanding of common drilling and solar pile equipment and techniques 

• Good communication and Client service skills 

• Visual thinker good at problem solving and implementing ideas.
• 4-year degree in Construction (or related field) from an accredited university, or

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined in the job description.
• PMP preferred, but not required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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:

$110,448.00 - $138,060.00

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.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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