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What does a Director of Solar do?

A Director of Solar is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of solar energy projects within a company or organization. This role typically involves strategic planning, budgeting, team leadership, and ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and sustainability goals. Directors of Solar often collaborate with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to drive the growth of solar initiatives. They also monitor industry trends and technological advancements to keep their organization's solar programs competitive and efficient.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Solar, and how can they be effectively managed?

A Director of Solar often encounters challenges such as navigating evolving regulatory environments, securing project financing, and managing cross-functional teams across multiple sites. Staying updated with local and federal policies, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and implementing robust project management processes are key strategies for success. Additionally, balancing technical innovation with cost-effectiveness and ensuring team alignment on project goals are essential for driving project completion and company growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Solar, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Solar, you need a strong background in renewable energy management, project development, and a relevant engineering or business degree, often supplemented by significant industry experience. Familiarity with solar PV systems, project management software, and financial modeling tools, as well as certifications like NABCEP, is typically required. Leadership, strategic vision, and excellent stakeholder communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are essential for overseeing complex solar projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving organizational growth in the rapidly evolving solar industry.
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Energy Storage Project Manager (Santa Teresa, NM)

Energy Storage Project Manager (Santa Teresa, NM)

SOLV Energy

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


SOLV Energy rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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 Energy Storage Project Manager will provide leadership and oversight to an individual project. They will collaborate with multiple departments in planning, organizing, and directing the project work across our team, including engineering, scheduling, change management, budgeting, and closeout project documentation.
This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Santa Teresa, NM and will require travel. 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:

  • Work with the project execution team to understand multiple work disciplines along with being a leader in scheduling, cost control, quantity tracking, procurement, client satisfaction, daily jobsite needs, and work activities

  • Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Engineer, and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract

  • Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion.

  • Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations.

  • Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution.

  • Coordinate, lead, and document routine project update meetings with client and internal stakeholders regarding the status and progress of the work

  • Coordinate with the project team to identify needs, develop scopes of work, and hire appropriate third parties to execute the work

  • Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges.

  • Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms

  • Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders

  • Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and senior management

  • Ensure jobsite office networking services are set-up (copiers/printers/scanners, phone lines, etc.)

  • Enforce and promote a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing SOLV standards and OSHA policies, procedures and guidelines

  • Assist the site management team in displaying and promoting the company values, tenets and culture while representing the company in a professional manner

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

  • Project profitability

  • Project completed on schedule

  • Customer/Client Satisfaction

  • Positive project team attitude

  • Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual

  • Work within SE's business processes and ensure an efficient working environment

  • Improved personal professional growth and education

  • Staff development and training

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of utility scale electrical infrastructure projects.

  • Direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation

  • Leadership ability - able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team.

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations

  • Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently

  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills

  • Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment

  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate

  • P6 scheduling experience preferred

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

  • Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs

  • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception

  • Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places

  • Occasional exposure to environmental conditions

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:

$110,837 - $138,547

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.

Job Number: J12776

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