Tanner Snowden
Blue Eye
Summary
Dynamic construction leader with over 10 years of experience managing civil operations for utility-scale renewable energy and heavy civil infrastructure projects ranging from 50MW to 400MW. Expertise in leading large field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and adhering to aggressive schedules while ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant project delivery. Progressed through leadership roles from Civil Foreman to Civil Superintendent and Assistant Construction Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in all phases of civil construction, including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage systems, access roads, and foundations. Results-driven professional dedicated to driving project success through effective team collaboration and strategic planning.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Construction Manager
DEPCOM Power
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2026 - Current
- Assist in managing utility-scale solar projects ranging from 50MW to 400MW.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field personnel.
- Monitor production, schedules, safety, and quality.
- Support project budgeting and forecasting.
- Utilize Procore for project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and daily reporting.
- Collaborate with owners, engineers, and project management to resolve field issues and maintain project milestones.
Civil Superintendent
DEPCOM Power
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Directed all civil operations for large utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Supervised grading, drainage, roads, underground utilities, foundations, and site development.
- Managed subcontractors, equipment, and field crews to achieve production goals.
- Coordinated inspections and ensured compliance with project specifications.
- Maintained OSHA safety standards while consistently meeting schedule milestones.
Civil Foreman/ A. Superintendent
Blattner Energy
Avon, MN
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Building utility scale solar sites in the renewable industry.
- Familiar with Topcon, Trimble and Leica GPS systems for machines and rovers.
- Manage mass grading crews, maintenance, and reclaim crews.
- Preform regular job site observations to provide direction for all personnel.
- Prepare project schedule/cost to complete each activity along with sequence and deadlines for each task.
- Order and track all equipment and material needed for job site with call off deadlines for equipment to ensure maximum profit.
- Attend cost report meetings and review to ensure we are staying under budget on all codes, meet expectations on equipment and material tracking along with projecting call off dates before task is finished.
- Attend morning management meetings and present daily plan, assist superintendent with crew and equipment matrix, end dates of each activity along and with three week look aheads.
Project Civil Superintendent
Burman Companies
Ozark, MO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed field operations from project startup through completion.
- Coordinated subcontractors and client representatives.
- Maintained project schedules, quality standards, and safety compliance.
- Reviewed inspections, project documentation, and field problem resolution.
Civil Foreman
Wanzek Construction, Inc.
Fargo, ND
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily operations of civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple teams, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress, identify issues, and enforce standards.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to interpret blueprints and execute project plans effectively.
- Achieved timely completion of projects through diligent oversight of daily operations and resource allocation.
Education
High school diploma -
Blue Eye High School
Blue Eye, MO05-2016
Skills
- Civil Construction Management
- Utility-Scale Solar Construction (50MW–400MW)
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Earthwork & Mass Grading
- Road Construction
- Site Development
- Subcontractor Management
- Schedule Management
- Crew Leadership
- Budget & Cost Control
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Procore
- Bluebeam Revu
- Civil 3D
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Excavation and Trench Safety ( Competent Person )
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Timeline
Assistant Construction Manager
DEPCOM Power
05.2026 - Current
Civil Superintendent
DEPCOM Power
07.2024 - 05.2026
Civil Foreman/ A. Superintendent
Blattner Energy
01.2023 - 07.2024
Project Civil Superintendent
Burman Companies
01.2021 - 01.2023
Civil Foreman
Wanzek Construction, Inc.
06.2016 - 01.2021
High school diploma -
Blue Eye High School