Program Manager - ANC

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage, Utqiaġvik (AK, AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough seeks a capable leader to supervise project activities and guide Administrators, consultants, and contractors toward timely completion. You will prepare documentation, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with procurement standards while coordinating with multiple agencies and departments.

The role emphasizes project governance, schedule adherence, and staff development, with a focus on quality, cost control, and effective collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Four years in administrative or managerial roles in construction/engineering.
• Two years with federal, state and borough laws and procedures.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license meeting insurance criteria.
• Ability to obtain CDT certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to obtain CCCA certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and trains Project Administrators; coordinate with consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and submit proposals, manuals, contracts, and status reports per procedures.
• Review manuals, specs, drawings, cost estimates, bids and schedules.
• Oversee projects as Borough representative; align goals with budgets and timelines.
• Monitor funds and perform contracting and purchasing per municipal code.
• Support Director in core departmental functions and daily staff operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Reading blueprints

Project management

Contract administration

Team coordination

Deadline-driven

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 years education or related work experience

CDT certification within 1 year

CCCA certification within 2 years

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Supervise all activities directed toward completion of projects for which the Director has assigned responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all

employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Supervise, direct, and trains Project Administrators. Work closely with Consultants and Contractors working on assigned projects.

Prepare and submit, according to procedures, authorities, Request for Proposals, project manuals, contract documents, status reports, close-out documents and all other project related paperwork consistent with sound engineering/project management practices.

Examine project manuals, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, bidding, negotiations, schedule of values and construction schedule and other related contract documents.

Oversee construction projects and other related projects, acting as the Borough’s project representative.

Understanding and carrying out project goals, schedules and budgets.

Monitor project funds; perform contracting and purchasing in accordance with North Slope Borough Municipal Code.

Support Director in all aspects of departmental functions.

Supervises, trains and coordinates the daily operations of staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic building principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
• Knowledge of the principles of project management and contract administration.
• Skill in reading and evaluating blueprints and technical manuals.
• Skill in leadership, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in developing and administering a comprehensive budget.
• Skill in contract negotiations.
• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Project, Excel and Word.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other Borough employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years education or related work experience.
• Four years of administrative or managerial experience in the construction/engineering industry;
• Two years of work experience with Federal, State and Borough laws, regulations and procedures;
• Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
• Ability to obtain CSI (Construction Specification Institute) Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification within one year of hire (CIPM department only);
• Ability to obtain CSI (Construction Specification Institute) Certified Construction Contract Administration (CCCA) certification within two years of hire (CIPM department only).

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.