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Construction Manager

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Job DescriptionJob Description 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 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 ( 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

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 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

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.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and relevant project experience via our application portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Even if you do not meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We prioritize talent, drive, and alignment with our values—sometimes over what looks good on paper.

Sun Tribe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of , , , or expression, family medical or genetic information, marital status, or , political affiliation, (including childbirth and related conditions), , , , , or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Sun Tribe EPC, LLC is a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.

Learn more about Sun Tribe EPC at https://suntribesolar.com/epc.

Sun Tribe participates in E-Verify.

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