Project Field Manager

About the role

The Tepa Companies, established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private‑sector clients across the United States. The tribally owned firms provide construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. As an experienced Site Superintendent, you will oversee field operations on federal construction projects involving Department of Defense (DoD) fuel systems and industrial infrastructure, and may also serve as the designated Quality Control Manager (QCM) or Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily construction activities from project mobilization through closeout.
• Supervise craft personnel, subcontractors, and field staff to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate and schedule field activities while maintaining project milestones.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, field logs, schedules, and progress updates.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, and contract requirements to ensure compliance.
• Monitor project budgets and provide rough‑order cost estimates for field changes.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and other internal teams.
• Serve as the primary field liaison with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Attend project meetings, in‑briefs, and out‑briefs.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, quality, and schedule.
• Exercise stop‑work authority when unsafe conditions or quality deficiencies exist.
• Implement and manage the USACE Three‑Phase Quality Control Process (when assigned as QCM).
• Perform preparatory, initial, and follow‑up inspections.
• Maintain QC reports, deficiency logs, testing documentation, and submittal tracking.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and the Industrial Services Quality Manual.
• Verify all required plans and specifications are available during inspections.
• Coordinate quality‑related activities with project teams and clients.
• Administer the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Health & Safety Plan (when assigned as SSHO).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and USACE EM 385‑1‑1 requirements.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and site audits.
• Manage work permits including confined space, hot work, excavation, and other required permits.
• Verify required safety certifications for employees and subcontractors.
• Document competent persons for applicable work activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Submit required safety reports and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all project activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of site management experience on DoD construction projects involving fuel systems.
• USACE or NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification (current within the last five years).
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (within the past five years).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States; willing and able to travel based on project needs; traveling/project site based position requiring onsite presence at assigned project locations throughout the United States.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Qualifications

• API 570 Piping Inspector Certification (preferred)
• API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification (preferred)
• NACE Level I Coating Inspector Certification (preferred)
• Steel Tank Institute (STI) Tank Systems Inspector Certification (preferred)
• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER with current annual refresher (preferred)
• 24‑Hour Fall Protection Competent Person Certification (preferred)
• Annual EM 385‑1‑1 continuing education (8 hours) (preferred)

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account
• Mental health support and resources
• Short and long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement