Senior Commissioning Project Manager

SOLV Energy

Senior commissioning manager delivering utility-scale solar, battery storage, and substation projects for SOLV Energy. Leading integrated commissioning across multiple Midwest EPC projects.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,230 - $160,287 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of utility-scale commissioning, including PV, HV substations, BESS, and SCADA/controls, while effectively managing complex project portfolios and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to develop integrated commissioning plans, manage risks, and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.

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Utility-Scale CommissioningProject ManagementEPC Contract InterpretationCross-Functional Team LeadershipPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Commissioning Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementCost ForecastingElectrical TestingP6 SchedulingChange ManagementAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentTechnical Issue ResolutionSafety LeadershipOperational Interfaces

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingNegotiationWritten CommunicationPlanningOrganization

Tools & Technologies

SCADA/ControlsHV and MV SystemsProject ControlsEnergized-Work ControlsLOTO Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCertified Construction ManagerNETA CertificationElectrical License

Industry Keywords

Utility InterconnectionCommercial MilestonesTesting ProceduresStakeholder ManagementConstruction Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own integrated commissioning delivery across typically 4-5 concurrent EPC projects from early planning and readiness through energization, testing, acceptance, closeout, and turnover
Establish commissioning strategy, execution model, governance cadence, responsibility assignments, readiness gates, milestone plans, and escalation pathways
Translate EPC contracts, customer requirements, interconnection obligations, commercial milestones, technical requirements, and company standards into integrated commissioning plans
Provide portfolio-level visibility of status, forecasts, risks, constraints, resources, cost exposure, decisions, corrective actions, and executive support needs
Integrate PV, HV, BESS, SCADA/controls, network, utility, OEM, testing, and Operations and Maintenance interfaces
Direct scope-specific Commissioning Project Managers, field leads, technicians, OEM representatives, third-party providers, and project partners
Balance portfolio priorities and resources; identify conflicts and implement recovery or mitigation plans
Lead project and portfolio coordination meetings and maintain decision logs, action ownership, due dates, escalation paths, and accountability
Develop and govern integrated commissioning plans, P6 schedule logic, milestone and deliverables registers, resource plans, forecasts, and readiness criteria
Monitor labor, equipment, testing, OEM, vendor, and third-party commitments; support forecasts, accruals, cost-to-complete assessments, and recovery planning
Identify scope gaps, changes, schedule impacts, rework, standby, and potential change events; coordinate commercial evaluation
Govern technical alignment, readiness reviews, commissioning procedures, testing, acceptance criteria, and approval paths
Lead resolution of complex technical issues and cross-scope conflicts
Demonstrate safety leadership and govern energization, switching, LOTO, tagging, grounding, permits, and operational-authority requirements
Serve as primary commissioning leader with owners, utilities, executives, project teams, Engineering, Construction, Quality, Safety, Operations and Maintenance, OEMs, and other stakeholders
Provide decision-oriented status and risk reporting to customers and senior leadership
Ensure auditable commissioning records, turnover packages, training, and closeout deliverables
Lead lessons-learned reviews and contribute to process improvements, resource planning, metrics, standardization, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in commissioning, startup, testing, construction, operations, engineering, or project delivery for utility-scale electrical facilities
Minimum 5 years leading complex commissioning or project-delivery activities, including multiple concurrent projects, multiple technical scopes, or a comparably complex portfolio
Accountability for integrated scope, schedule, resources, risk, stakeholders, issue resolution, documentation, and contractual or commercial delivery commitments
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes across organizational boundaries
Strong business judgment, problem-solving, planning, organization, negotiation, written communication, and executive stakeholder-management skills
Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy project access requirements
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Advanced knowledge of utility-scale commissioning across PV, HV substations, BESS, SCADA/controls, communications, and utility interfaces
Ability to interpret EPC contracts, scopes of work, specifications, IFC drawings, interconnection documents, control narratives, OEM requirements, schedules, test requirements, and acceptance criteria
Project and portfolio management capability in scope, schedule, resource, cost, risk, change, quality, stakeholder, issue, contract, and document management
Working knowledge of HV and MV systems, electrical testing, protection and control, SCADA/communications, switching and grounding, LOTO, energized-work controls, and power-plant operational interfaces
Ability to identify critical-path and cross-scope dependencies, develop recovery plans, and make decisions with incomplete information
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Preferred: PMP, Certified Construction Manager, NETA certification, electrical license, or other relevant technical or project credential
Experience with EPC contracts, utility interconnection, commercial milestones, project controls, P6 scheduling and reporting tools, change management, cost forecasting, witness testing, and executive customer reporting
Prior experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising commissioning project managers or technical project leaders
Ability to walk active project sites, climb ladders or stairs, access equipment areas, bend or crouch, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to wear required PPE and work varied hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, or outage windows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Vacation, sick and holiday pay