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Director of Solar Construction, SDI Services

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. SOLV Energy postings stay open a median of 41 days.

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  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 4 days ago

SOLV Energy median: 41 days open

The posting

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy—expanding our collective capability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Director of Solar Construction plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the construction aspects of solar projects. This leadership position involves strategizing, planning, and executing drilling operations to ensure stable foundations for solar arrays. The Director at SDI Services will manage a professional team, liaise with stakeholders, and oversee the successful implementation of drilling and/or solar projects at SDI Services.

Frequent travel is expected. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities And Duties:

  • Develop and execute strategies for efficient and effective foundation drilling for solar installations.
  • Lead and manage a team of professionals, including engineers and construction workers.
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to design and plan foundation solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations throughout project lifecycles.
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality control.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Implement best practices for solar construction to optimize project outcomes.
  • Support Project Manager and Project Superintendent in delivering a successful project to our clients.
  • Maintaining detailed daily construction records.
  • Following project specifications and maintaining quality control records.
  • Updating project schedules and cost tracking
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee solar projects from inception to completion.
  • Conduct site assessments to determine project feasibility, logistics, and potential risks.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to develop solar plans and schedules.
  • Supervise solar operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control.
  • Monitor and report project progress, budget, and compliance with regulations.
  • Act as the liaison between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, fostering effective communication.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
  • Field construction management experience (5-10 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Extensive knowledge of solar construction techniques, equipment, and technology.
  • Proficiency in solar project construction, including understanding solar array components
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Proficiency in project management, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Leadership ability
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$172,245- $215,306.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J14178

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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