Senior Commissioning Manager – Preconstruction

SOLV Energy

. Own the commissioning workstream from Business Development through contract execution .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,634 - $173,724 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the commissioning workstream from Business Development through contract execution
Serve as the primary Testing & Commissioning point of contact
Coordinate technical, commercial, estimating, and planning inputs
Integrate commissioning scope, estimates, schedules, and deliverables into project development and planning
Review EPC contracts, commissioning and quality exhibits, specifications, owner requirements, statements of work, and vendor scopes
Identify commissioning obligations, deliverables, acceptance criteria, milestones, and interfaces
Lead commissioning exhibit development and support contract negotiations
Present SOLV’s standard commissioning requirements to clients and resolve project-specific deviations
Evaluate feasibility, cost, and schedule impacts of testing, energization, performance, reliability, witness, turnover, and warranty requirements
Maintain commissioning requirements registers linking contractual obligations to deliverables, owners, due dates, and evidence
Own commissioning estimate templates and documented bases of estimate
Obtain and evaluate commissioning and testing proposals and provide recommendations to Procurement and project teams
Develop early commissioning schedules and milestone logic
Write, review, and maintain project-specific commissioning plans and DOR during BD and LNTP
Ensure plans define scope, responsibilities, readiness gates, testing approach, documentation, acceptance criteria, and turnover requirements
Lead commissioning scope and risk reviews with clients and internal stakeholders
Communicate commissioning scope, requirements, assumptions, risks, and commitments to clients
Update commissioning scope, estimates, schedules, and plans as changes occur
Lead documented handoffs to CPM, Portfolio Delivery, and technical and field-execution leaders
Support execution teams in interpreting commissioning obligations and evaluating scope changes
Standardize commissioning exhibits, estimating methods, planning templates, review checklists, and handoff requirements
Establish priorities and accountability for the commissioning preconstruction function
Incorporate safety requirements and safe execution considerations into commissioning scope, estimates, schedules, and plans
Collaborate with Preconstruction, Engineering, OTS, Performance, Field Operations, SCADA, Safety, Quality, Contracts/Legal, Procurement, customers, and other stakeholders
Travel periodically for project visits, client meetings, scope reviews, and team coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in commissioning utility-scale electrical or renewable-energy projects
Experience with commissioning planning and technical scope development
Experience reviewing EPC contracts, commissioning exhibits, specifications, and acceptance requirements
Experience developing commissioning estimates, schedules, and plans
Experience coordinating internal teams, testing providers, OEMs, and project stakeholders
Strong understanding of PV, BESS, HV, and SCADA commissioning interfaces
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving decisions across multiple projects or pursuits
Excellent organizational, analytical, technical writing, and client-facing communication skills
Advanced understanding of utility-scale commissioning from scope development through energization, performance testing, turnover, and closeout
Knowledge of commissioning cost drivers, estimating methods, resource planning, subcontractor scope development, schedule dependencies, and acceptance requirements
Expertise in IEC, ASTM, NETA, NEC, and related standards
Knowledge of PV, BESS, and HV test equipment and procedures
Knowledge of applicable electrical safety, testing, utility, OEM, and industry requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating tools, P6 or comparable scheduling systems, and document-control platforms
Valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Ability to follow site access requirements and use required personal protective equipment
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
Remote work or hybrid work options
Periodic travel for project visits, client meetings, scope reviews, and coordination