Commissioning Project Manager

SOLV Energy

Commissioning Project Manager overseeing commissioning of utility scale solar and energy storage projects. Leading a team to comply with contractual requirements while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,632 - $138,290 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and lead the development of the associated project specific commissioning plans and procedures.
Establish and execute commissioning plans and integrated commissioning schedules.
Host commissioning coordination meetings to drive the commissioning phase forward.
Lead daily commissioning plan of day meetings during the commissioning phase.
Develop and maintain the commissioning resource plan for the project.
Coordinate and oversee all project commissioning activities with Owner representatives, OEM technical field advisors, 3rd party testing providers, electrical utility representatives, and internal/external project team members, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on commissioning activities.
Lead the site commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.
Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all solar plant systems, Substation (HV) systems, and Energy Storage (BESS) systems and ensure testing is performed in conformance with standards and specifications.
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting all commissioning activities, test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
Track and report out on commissioning progress.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Support the completion of documentation for mechanical and substantial completion as well as commercial operation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex project commissioning activities.
Experience with technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements of utility scale solar/BESS/SCADA/HV commissioning.
3 or more years of experience in a direct management role.
A Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.
Understanding of electrical and communication system testing procedures.
Knowledge in project management principles including safety leadership, schedule logic and implementation, procurement, and construction means and methods.
Ability to manage project teams and coordinate with affected parties.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project commissioningperformance testingfunctional testingreliability testingsolar plant systemssubstation systemsenergy storage systemstechnical requirementsregulatory requirementscontractual requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsproactive approachteam managementcoordinationtrainingguidance

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)