[Remote] SCADA Project Manager (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, and they are seeking a SCADA Project Manager to lead the execution of complex utility-scale solar and BESS EPC projects related to SCADA systems. This role involves full responsibility for project delivery, including planning, scope management, budgeting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• Proven experience managing multiple, complex projects within multidisciplinary teams
• 2–6 years of project management experience, including utility-scale PV and BESS projects
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning, and support
• 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
• 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

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
• Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

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