Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager, SDI Services

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 Estimator is responsible for developing preliminary structural and geotechnical designs for design-build deep foundation and shoring systems, then translating those designs into accurate, competitive construction cost estimates. The Engineer/Estimator evaluates project conditions and geotechnical data to select and size appropriate foundation and earth-retention systems, then builds the quantity takeoffs, pricing, and proposals used to win and execute the work.
The Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for managing all assigned projects from notice of award through mobilization. This role is the primary point of coordination during preconstruction: hosting internal and external meetings, maintaining action item checklists, controlling client documentation, coordinating contracts and subcontracts, aligning scope with clients, and ensuring each project is fully set up and ready for a smooth handoff to the field team.
Assistant Preconstruction Project Managers who demonstrate strong ownership of the preconstruction process, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a growing volume of projects are developed for advancement to Preconstruction Project Manager.
This role is based full-time in our office in Sacramento, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
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