Program Manager - ANC

North Slope Borough; Anchorage, Utqiaġvik (AK, AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care provided at no cost

Job summary

North Slope Borough seeks a Program Manager to supervise all activities for assigned projects in Anchorage/Barrow, AK. You will direct project staff, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure progress against goals, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, contract administration, and leadership, with experience in construction/engineering environments in a complex municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent plus related work experience.
• 4 years of administrative or managerial experience in construction/engineering.
• 2 years of work experience with Federal, State and Borough laws, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and train Project Administrators; coordinate with Consultants and Contractors.
• Prepare and submit project documentation, bids, contracts, and status reports.
• Review manuals, drawings, cost estimates, bidding, scheduling, and contract documents.
• Oversee construction projects as the Borough’s project representative.
• Manage goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor funds and perform contracting and purchasing per NSB code.
• Support Director in all department functions.
• Supervise daily operations of staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Reading blueprints

Team coordination

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years admin/managerial experience in construction/engineering

2 years experience with federal, state and borough laws/regulations

Tools

CSI CDT certification

CSI CCCA certification

Job description

Program Manager - ANC in Anchorage/Barrow, AK

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 train 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 position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.

Benefits

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

• Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
• Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.