Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Tribal Administrator, responsible for bid development and scheduling and coordination of major projects. maintain constant and effective communications with team members, internal/external customers and vendors. Works with General Contractors, Site Superintendents, Field Staff and Executive Staff. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direction on the project approach to requesting departments including level of involvement of engineers, architects, construction feasibility and design suggestions.
- Provide project cost estimates either as a concept budget or coordinating the development of a schematic design-based budget.
- Assist in presentations to Tribal Council to include project updates or requests for funding.
- Coordinate competitive bid packages
- Assist with review of the bid packages with requesting department and assist in the selection of architects and engineers.
- Ensure contracts are properly approved by Legal and Tribal Council.
- Coordinate project meetings with architects and engineers through design phases including support departments per the project needs.
- Maintain and update project plan and timelines.
- Coordinate review of all project pay applications for accuracy and submission to Tribal Council for payment.
- Coordinate the inspection of the work to ensure code compliance and conformance specifications of the related project bid documents.
- Inspect project work including networking with contractors and subcontractors, review of completed work, adherence to project documents, attending project progress meetings and coordinating needed inspections.
- Ensure all projects have been completed in accordance with the project plans, codes, budget and standards.
- Meet regularly with Tribal Administrator to discuss project updates, concerns and strategy for upcoming project completion.
- Regularly report to Tribal Council providing project updates, obtaining input for project scope/design, seeking approvals per submitted motion and prioritization of assigned work.
- Periodically inspect project work sites including networking with contractors/subcontractors, review of completed work, adherence to project documents, attendance in project progress meetings and coordination of needed inspections.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and two years of experience as a Construction Manager. OR
- Ten years of experience as a Construction Manager.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's license.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.