Company Description

With nearly 80 employees, over 100 projects completed or under development, and an award-winning track record of innovation and implementation, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Thanks to an experienced, in-house team of development, engineering, financial, regulatory, procurement, and construction experts, Sun Tribe serves as a comprehensive energy advisory and delivery company for our client-partners.

Whether building the first solar array to sit on an abandoned coal mine in Virginia’s history, powering the first 100 percent solar school district East of the Mississippi, installing solar on flagship state government buildings, or working with Fortune 200 companies to help meet their sustainability goals, Sun Tribe specializes in creating a brighter energy future through long-lasting, sustainable partnerships.

Job Summary

Sun Tribe EPC (“ST EPC”) is mid-Atlantic’s premier distributed generation solar design and build firm. The business is focused on designing and constructing ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) facilities that connect to the distribution grid (<20MWac). The Construction Manager diligently plans, directs, and oversees the construction of projects. As a critical part of the delivery team, the Construction Manager is fully accountable for construction outcomes of the project. They will develop construction execution strategies during preconstruction and will monitor, manage, and drive projects to stay on budget and schedule while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality, design, and Sun Tribe core values throughout the course of construction.

This position reports directly to the Vice President, Construction and works closely with other key staff including project management, project engineering, quality, EHS, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

JOBSITE OWNERSHIP

Point of Contact for all site matters
Establishes a culture and expectation of compliance with respect to Site Specific Safety Plan, OSHA regulations, contract commitments, all permits, laws, and codes
Holds all subcontractors accountable to meet contractual commitments and deliver to Sun Tribe’s expectations including safety, environment, quality, housekeeping, and schedule, elevating repeated noncompliance
Drives forward progress by controlling the work and holding subcontractors accountable for their commitments
Cultivates a site culture that is respectful, compliant, safe, and productive
Coordinates delivery and removal of site infrastructure
Manages dynamic placement of people, vehicles, materials, equipment, and infrastructure
Posts and maintains all required signage, field documents, and permits
Preserves Sun Tribe’s rights and interests during construction
Ensures all personnel receive site safety orientation
Leverages the workflows identified within the Project Execution Plan to guide construction work
Documents and explains plan variance, seeks to reduce
Other duties as assigned to support project success

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Organizes, and optimizes workflow between trades, driving production to meet or beat project schedule milestones
Manages and maintains accountability for on-site external subcontractors and internal staff
Leads Site Foreman Coordination Meeting
Leads daily All Field Personnel Plan of the Day meeting
Actively manages stabilization, site maintenance, dust control, and environmental remediation strategies
Manages temporary labor resources as necessary
Dispatches and manages AHJ inspectors, surveyor, geotechnical engineers, and other 3rd party special inspection work as required
Schedules and coordinates presence for quality hold points
Routinely focuses on open observations with subcontractor management to drive all open observations to closure: safety, quality, environmental
Coordinates mobilization and demobilization of all heavy equipment
Maintains site safety through active monitoring and management of onsite safety personnel and services
Coordinates execution of punch list work

ACTIVE MONITORING, DOCUMENTATION, AND REPORTING

Generates factual Daily Logs in Procore including the noting of delays and regulatory visitors
Gathers daily subcontractor generated reports and documentation (JHAs, production reports, work permits, etc)
Produces daily photos of site conditions and activity, with a minimum of 10 photos per or EPCA requirements (whichever is greater)
Performs daily site walks to document EHS attributes and post observations to Procore
Updates and distributes construction progress reports, utilizing standard templates
Verifies subcontractor work as part of Payment Application approval
Gathers, inputs, compile, optimize, and distributes 3-Week Look Aheads (3WLA) to project team members (including subcontractors)
Gathers, organizes, and maintains up-to-date field redlines
Diligently captures data with regards to open Sun Tribe to Owner change orders
Assembles and archives all required field-based documentation and paperwork (BOL’S, passed inspections, SWPPP binder, QA/QC documentation, subcontractor reports etc.)

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Thoroughly reviews project documents, specifications, drawings, and standard work instructions to gain a full understanding of the work
Leads premobilization major subcontractor readiness meetings: scope and drawings with major subcontractors
Develops and demonstrates understanding of Prime EPC notice requirements for changes, Force Majeure, and recovery
Develops and demonstrates understanding of major Subcontract language with respect to Scope, Default, Recovery, etc (as defined)
Receives and stays current with required corporate-level safety training and project onboarding preparation.

CONSTRUCTION ISSUE RESOLUTION

Leads construction troubleshooting efforts and elevate issues as appropriate before they become problems
Manages subcontractor field activity to close observations
Issues RFIs to engineering as needed to clarify issues prior to encountering them in the field

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Maintains inventory of Sun Tribe Equipment onsite, including construction spares
Manages the unloading, receipt, and material receiving inspection of Sun Tribe and Owner Provided Equipment
Performs QC checks pursuant to the EPCA and or PO terms for Sun Tribe procured equipment and Owner Provided Equipment
Completes Material transfer forms to subcontractors to minimize ST EPC risk
Verifies subcontractor material in advance of need
Other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the organization

Basic Qualifications Required

High School Diploma or GED
At least two (2) years experience in Utility Solar PV construction, commercial electrical contracting, civil work, or general contracting

Skills & Experience Preferred

Master or Journeyman Electrical License
Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field
Responsible Land Disturber experience
VA DEQ erosion and sediment control inspector experience
OSHA 30
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering drawings
Strong computer skills (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, Slack, Procore)
Ability to work well with others in a construction environment
Proven experience directing sub-contractors and or tradespeople
Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
Commitment to stop work in unsafe conditions
Demonstration of company core values; Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect

Working And Physical Requirements

Some evening and weekend work is required
Standard work hours may be changed based on emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
Requires approximately 10% office work and 90% field work – construction planning is expected to take place at the Sun Tribe EPC office adopting Sun Tribe EPC policies with respect to work from home flexibility
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time
Requires travel to worksites and projects as needed
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

Review of Applications will continue until the position is filled.

If you don't check every box, don't let that stop you. We prioritize talent, passion, and drive over what looks good on paper. If you're on the fence, we encourage you to hit the apply button and highlight what draws you to Sun Tribe.

Sun Tribe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Sun Tribe complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Sun Tribe has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Read more about our company values and what it’s like to work at Sun Tribe.

Sun Tribe EPC is a drug-free workplace, pre-employment drug screening is required.

Sun Tribe participates in E-Verify.

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