Director of Project Development and Strategy – High Voltage

SOLV Energy

. Lead the HV preconstruction team through all phases of estimating and proposal development .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $164,122 - $205,153 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading preconstruction teams, managing estimating processes, and developing competitive pricing strategies for high voltage transmission and substation projects. Proficient in executive communication and risk management, with a strong focus on team development and process standardization.

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Preconstruction LeadershipHigh Voltage EstimatingConstructability ReviewsExecutive CommunicationEstimating Technology Familiarity

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Hard Skills

EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsLabor Productivity AssumptionsCost EstimationRisk ManagementProject ControlsSchedulingProcess StandardizationCompetitive PricingNegotiated Pricing

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentMentoringPresentation SkillsCollaborationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

AccubidEstimating PlatformsHistorical Cost DatabasesBid Solicitation ToolsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

High Voltage TransmissionSubstation ConstructionHeavy Electrical ConstructionUtility-Scale SolarBESS Interconnection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the HV preconstruction team through all phases of estimating and proposal development
Own the preconstruction stage-gate process for the HV business unit
Partner with Business Development to evaluate opportunities, support go/no-go decisions, and shape win strategy and pricing
Direct quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and labor productivity assumptions for HV scope
Lead constructability reviews with Engineering and Operations
Manage subcontractor and major equipment vendor bid solicitation, leveling, and qualification
Develop and present cost estimates, risk registers, and pricing recommendations to executive leadership and ownership
Ensure handoff of awarded projects from preconstruction to project execution teams
Track win rates, estimate-to-actual performance, and productivity/pricing benchmarks
Standardize estimating tools, templates, and historical cost databases
Build and develop the preconstruction team through hiring, mentoring, and succession planning
Support long-lead item identification and early procurement coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, or engineering roles within high voltage transmission, substation, or heavy electrical/industrial construction
3+ years in a preconstruction leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading competitive and negotiated pricing efforts for HV/substation EPC or self-perform projects, including hard-bid, design-build, and progressive design-build delivery models
Strong command of substation and transmission scope, major equipment (power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, structures, protection & control), and associated cost drivers
Experience building and leading an estimating team, including process standardization across multiple concurrent pursuits
Working knowledge of construction project controls, scheduling, and constructability principles, and how they inform estimate accuracy and risk
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting pricing and risk recommendations to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
Experience estimating for both utility-scale solar/BESS interconnection substations and standalone transmission/substation projects
Familiarity with estimating and take-off platforms (e.g., Accubid or comparable tools) and evaluation of estimating technology upgrades
Experience integrating preconstruction processes following an M&A transaction or multi-entity combination
Existing relationships with major HV equipment manufacturers and specialty subcontractors
PE license or PMP certification a plus, though not required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay