Application Guide

How to Apply for Pre-Construction Project Manager – Energy Storage (Remote)

at SOLV Energy

🏢 About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leader in solar energy projects across North America, pioneering cleaner power solutions with a focus on sustainable impact. Their expansion into energy storage positions them at the forefront of renewable energy integration, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to scalable clean energy infrastructure. Working here means joining a mission-driven company that values innovation in transitioning to renewable energy systems.

About This Role

This Pre-Construction Project Manager role specifically leads energy storage projects from award to mobilization, managing scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating across engineering, construction, and legal teams. It's impactful because you'll be building the foundation for large-scale energy storage systems that enable renewable energy reliability, directly supporting SOLV Energy's expansion into this critical market segment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves leading virtual project meetings with cross-functional teams, analyzing cost comparisons for energy storage components, updating detailed project schedules, and negotiating contract terms with suppliers. You'll spend significant time coordinating between engineering specifications and procurement activities while mentoring remote Preconstruction Project Engineers on LNTP alignment.

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🎯 Who SOLV Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 5-8 years as a Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent in construction, plus 5+ years general construction experience and 2+ years specifically in scheduling and estimating
  • Holds an Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree (or equivalent experience) with demonstrated ability to interpret complex plans and specifications for energy projects
  • Demonstrates proven remote leadership skills, having successfully organized diverse teams into cohesive units without in-person supervision
  • Has experience with energy storage, solar, or similar renewable energy projects, particularly in pre-construction phases involving contract negotiations and strategic buyouts

📝 Tips for Applying to SOLV Energy

1

Quantify your energy storage or renewable energy project experience in your resume - specify project sizes (MW), budgets managed, and team sizes you've supervised in pre-construction phases

2

Highlight any remote team management experience specifically, as this role requires leading distributed teams in a remote environment

3

Research SOLV Energy's recent energy storage projects and mention specific ones in your cover letter to show genuine interest in their expansion

4

Emphasize your experience with LNTP (Limited Notice to Proceed) scope management, as this is specifically mentioned in the responsibilities

5

Include examples of successful strategic buyout negotiations that maintained project budgets, as this is a key responsibility for this role

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience managing energy storage or renewable energy projects from notice of award to mobilization', 'Examples of successfully leading remote or distributed project teams in pre-construction phases', 'Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments (engineering, construction, legal) to create contract scopes of work', "How your background aligns with SOLV Energy's mission of pioneering cleaner power through energy storage expansion"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SOLV Energy's specific energy storage projects and partnerships (check their project portfolio and recent press releases)
  • → The company's expansion strategy into energy storage and how it complements their solar expertise
  • → Industry challenges specific to energy storage pre-construction (interconnection, safety regulations, technology selection)
  • → SOLV Energy's company culture and values as expressed in their mission statement and employee testimonials

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with energy storage project pre-construction from notice of award to mobilization
2 How do you manage and train remote team members effectively without in-person supervision?
3 Describe a time you conducted strategic buyout negotiations that maintained project budget
4 How do you ensure procurement activities align with LNTP scope, budget, and schedules?
5 What experience do you have representing a company in owner meetings for energy projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic construction experience without highlighting specific energy storage or renewable energy project involvement
  • Failing to address remote work experience when discussing team leadership and project management
  • Not demonstrating understanding of the specific pre-construction phase (notice of award to mobilization) versus general construction management

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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