Project Controls Associate
Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Sun Tribe EPC
Entry Level
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 the 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 Project Controls Associate at Sun Tribe is an introductory level position responsible for assisting in the management of solar PV projects, ensuring timely and accurate of reporting, tracking, accounting, information management and development of project-level documentation.The Project Controls Associate reports to the Project Manager.
Principal Responsibilities
- Progress and variance tracking and reporting
- Project level accounting
- In conjunction with Accounts Payable, oversees invoice management
- Acts as internal accounting interface
- Oversees job binder creation and management
- Handles purchase order creation, issuance, and processing
- Prepares project schedule creation, monitoring, and maintenance
- Responsible for RFI and submittal processing and tracking
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree engineering, mathematics, computer science or other related field is preferred.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, Procore, and Smartsheet.
Skills & Experience
- Preferred experience using scheduling, database management and project management software
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
- Self-motivated
- Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Requirements
- Demonstration of company core values; Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect
- Ability to work & thrive in a generally fast-paced office environment
- Some evening and weekend work may be required
Location
- This position is eligible for a hybrid position in Charlottesville, VA.
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 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 is a drug-free workplace.
Learn more about Sun Tribe at www.suntribesolar.com.
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