OTS Project Manager I

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 I manages utility-scale solar EPC projects related to SCADA systems, with responsibility for planning and executing project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinating stakeholders; managing risk; and ensuring quality.

This role typically supports lower-complexity projects and applies established SOLV processes and standards, with guidance available from a Lead Project Manager or Portfolio Manager as needed.

This role is based full-time in our office in Bend, Oregon.

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:



* Manage SCADA scope, schedule, and budget throughout the EPC project lifecycle for low-complexity PV solar projects where the SCADA scope is delivered by SOLV or third-party SCADA providers.


* Review SCADA contract requirements and ensure project execution aligns with contractual terms, with guidance as needed.


* Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, by providing task direction, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.


* Support procurement and pre-construction activities, including purchase orders, subcontract scope coordination, material procurement, scheduling, and project closeout.


* Coordinate documentation flow and manage meeting minutes, action items, RFIs, and change requests ensuring timely resolution and alignment across stakeholders.


* Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules to ensure SCADA activities do not delay the overall project's critical milestones.


* Participate in system design reviews, commissioning coordination, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities, ensuring technical and contractual alignment with guidance as needed.


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


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


* Identify project risks and escalate critical issues in a timely manner.


* Maintain and manage positive working relationships with SOLV Energy business partners, clients, and industry vendors.


* Implement established SOLV best practices in project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting.


* Lead project closeout and lessons learned sessions for assigned projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within OTS.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:



* Deliver assigned projects withi...