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The Civil Site Superintendent will leverage civil/site development experience to ensure implementation of design in compliance with Permit Requirements, Project Quality Control Plan and the Critical Path Schedule. This position will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to labor, contractors, and craft activities on a utility scale solar or BESS site. This position requires potential for travel to all sites in the United States.

Summary:

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing solar site land development activities from Request for Proposal (RFP) through design plan preparation, construction, and closeout to ensure projects are completed on budget and schedule
• Value engineer civil land development plans during design and construction
• Review bid packages, including detailed cost analysis, takeoffs, schedules, and scope of work
• Negotiate bid packages with subcontractors to achieve most economical and timely execution of work
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies throughout construction to ensure compliance with permits
• Be knowledgeable of SWPP, SPCC and environmental best practices
• Provide guidance and direction to the project team and subcontractor to build a robust culture of environmental awareness and protection
• Manage subcontractors to ensure compliance with permit documents and project requirements
• Provide guidance and direction to Civil Subcontractor to ensure civil execution plan supports the project
• environmental protection plan and the integrated project schedule
• Monitor subcontractor’s work for compliance with the Project Quality Control Plan and Critical Path Schedule
• Provide input into the integrated project schedule and into progress or milestone payments
• Coordinate access and work activities with other discipline superintendents to support the integrated project schedule
• Coordinate with project logistics team to ensure haul routes and laydown areas are prepared to support material deliveries
• Coordinate and resolve civil/site development construction related Requests for Information (RFI) with engineer
• Champion Quality, Safety and Environmental initiatives and lead by example
• Supervise land development subcontractors and engineering/surveying consultants

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years land development experience
• Understanding of current civil engineering standards and practices
• Understanding of SWPP, SPCC, and BMPs
• SWPP certification a plus
• Proficient preparing and reviewing bid packages
• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with consultants, AHJ, and subcontractors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Heavy highway license (preferred)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is performed mainly on project sites and will require occasional overnight travel
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a workday.

Perks and Benefits: we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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