Project Manager

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.