Program Manager – Construction Projects (Barrow, AK)

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough seeks a Program Manager in Barrow, AK to oversee major construction and engineering projects from inception to close-out. You will supervise Project Administrators, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, project management and contract administration skills, with experience in public works and knowledge of regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Contract administration

Reading blueprints

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Administrative/managerial experience in construction/engineering

Experience with Federal/State/Borough laws and procedures

IS-100/200/300/400/700/800 certifications

CSI CDT certification

CSI CCCA certification

RCRA training

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

North Slope Borough seeks a Program Manager in Barrow, AK to oversee major construction and engineering projects from inception to close-out. You will supervise Project Administrators, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, project management and contract administration skills, with experience in public works and knowledge of regulations.