Senior Construction Manager

Sun Tribe; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Tribe EPC is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead execution across multiple large projects in Virginia and neighboring states. You will direct construction strategy, sequencing, field resources, and subcontractor performance while mentoring Construction Managers to achieve consistent outcomes.

The role requires extensive experience in utility-scale solar EPC, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and delivery. Travel to project sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in construction, project management, or related field; including seven (7) years in utility-scale solar EPC or equivalent construction experience
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction execution across multiple projects or sites
• Strong understanding of construction execution, subcontractor management, site logistics, scheduling, and field operations
• Current, valid driver’s license and eligibility for corporate vehicle insurance coverage

Responsibilities

• Provides senior construction leadership across multiple large or complex projects, ensuring execution quality, schedule performance, and consistent site standards
• Provides functional oversight of Construction Managers, offering mentorship and coaching while serving as an escalation point for complex execution challenges
• Independently resolves complex construction, sequencing, subcontractor, and field execution issues, escalating matters requiring broader organizational, commercial, contractual, or regional decisions
• Oversees workforce coordination, subcontractor performance, construction sequencing, site logistics, and other critical execution activities across assigned projects
• Identifies systemic execution challenges and drives corrective actions and process improvements that strengthen performance across projects
• Provides senior construction expertise during preconstruction, including constructability, sequencing, delivery risk, subcontractor readiness, and execution strategy
• Maintains regular field presence across assigned projects to assess execution, identify emerging risks, reinforce standards, and support high‑priority project needs
• Serves as a senior construction subject matter expert and thought partner to leadership, contributing to construction strategy, construction resource needs, tools, and continuous improvement

Skills

Construction leadership

Subcontractor management

Scheduling

Field operations

Procore

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

Sun Tribe EPC ("Sun Tribe") is Virginia’s premier utility‑scale solar design and build firm, specializing in sub-20MW ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities. Our construction efforts are focused throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and neighboring states. At Sun Tribe, we build with purpose - prioritizing safety, quality, and environmental stewardship in every project we deliver.

The Senior Construction Manager provides senior construction leadership across multiple large or complex projects and is accountable for construction execution performance, site standards, and delivery outcomes across a multiple projects. This role drives execution strategy, independently resolves complex construction challenges, and provides senior subject matter expertise and mentorship to Construction Managers to ensure consistent performance across projects.

The Senior Construction Manager operates with broad autonomy within established company, contractual, safety, and financial parameters, making independent decisions regarding construction execution, sequencing, field resources, subcontractor performance, and resolution of complex field issues, while escalating matters requiring broader organizational, commercial, or regional resource decisions.

This position reports directly to the Regional Director, Construction Management and works closely with project management, project engineering, quality, EHS, clients, subcontractors, and other internal stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides senior construction leadership across multiple large or complex projects, ensuring execution quality, schedule performance, and consistent site standards.
• Provides functional oversight of Construction Managers, offering mentorship and coaching while serving as an escalation point for complex execution challenges
• Independently resolves complex construction, sequencing, subcontractor, and field execution issues, escalating matters requiring broader organizational, commercial, contractual, or regional decisions.
• Oversees workforce coordination, subcontractor performance, construction sequencing, site logistics, and other critical execution activities across assigned projects.
• Identifies systemic execution challenges and drives corrective actions and process improvements that strengthen performance across projects.
• Provides senior construction expertise during preconstruction, including constructability, sequencing, delivery risk, subcontractor readiness, and execution strategy.
• Maintains regular field presence across assigned projects to assess execution, identify emerging risks, reinforce standards, and support high‑priority project needs.
• Serves as a senior construction subject matter expert and thought partner to leadership, contributing to construction strategy, construction resource needs, tools, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications Required

• Education required: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in construction, project management, or related field required, including a minimum of seven (7) years of utility‑scale solar EPC or equivalent construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction execution across multiple projects or sites.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, subcontractor management, site logistics, scheduling, and field operations.
• Current, valid driver’s license and eligibility for corporate vehicle insurance coverage

Skills & Experience Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of construction management practices including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, inspection processes, and project execution strategy.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural construction scopes.
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction scheduling tools such as MS Project.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and drive execution across competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across projects and teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex construction projects, resolve high‑impact execution challenges, mentor Construction Managers, and improve performance across multiple sites.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions within established authority.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams
• Alignment with Sun Tribe’s core values: Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect
• Commitment to a culture of safety, accountability, and high‑quality project delivery, including stopping work in unsafe conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Some evening and weekend work is required
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites throughout Virginia and neighboring states as 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 in accordance with Sun Tribe EPC policies regarding 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
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards
• Wearing of standard personal protective equipment while on project sites

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000 per year. The final compensation offered may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

This position is eligible for Sun Tribe EPC's comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, volunteer days, and access to an employee assistance program.

Sun Tribe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, family medical or genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 operates. 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 and participates in E-Verify. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.

Read more about our company values and about Sun Tribe EPC at https://suntribesolar.com/epc.