Summary:

Oversee all aspects of field activities and construction management on Federal building construction and facility renovation contracts OCONUS. The Construction Manager's responsibilities include managing and driving project initiatives, managing medium to complex field construction sites, overseeing contractor and subcontractor compliance, laying out construction limits, project scheduling and construction task sequencing, crew scheduling and management, cost controls, sustaining and expanding services, correspondence, and coordination with home office, clients, and other stakeholders. The Construction Manager should be an independent, hands-on, self-motivated professional experienced in managing complex construction and environmental remediation projects and want to grow professionally with each challenging project.

The construction manager shall observe and document the construction progress of the facility in accordance with the construction schedule and design documents provided by the Federal client. The construction manager shall work with Ahtna management to develop and adhere to a Project Management Plan to guide how Ahtna plans to document and record construction observation activity. The construction manager shall observe and document quality control, material procurement, schedule adherence, site safety, and overall progress of construction. Observation methods may include visual inspection, document review, observation of material, and/or observation of systems testing.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000/year. This position requires 100% travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Observation and oversight of construction project personnel and contractors at new and existing facilities
• Participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for construction projects, provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
• Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions
• Evaluate staffing needs for assigned projects, working with the technical team to assign necessary resources using both internal and external resource pools
• Performs project cost estimating, price analysis, project specifications, and value engineering as appropriate
• Oversees all aspects of day-to-day management construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by Field personnel and subcontractors
• Interpret construction drawings and communicate construction requirements to the site construction superintendent and crews as required
• Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications to institutional standards and initiates revisions where appropriate
• Prepares schedules and job mobilization for field teams
• Ensures that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with state and federal policies and regulations
• Address management, technical, or administrative issues that arise during field operations to ensure project objectives are met
• Inspects, approves and accepts completed projects, ensuring conformance with building and life safety codes and architectural/engineering specifications on behalf of the client
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and security processes
• Develop and submit weekly, monthly, and annual status reports to the Federal client with limited support and oversight
• Coordinate and record reach-back support that may be required by the Federal client. Reach-back support is defined as Ahtna or support group subject matter experts, not at the OCONUS work location
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Level Specific Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

Construction Manager

• Expect to lead projects with construction scope below $1M

Construction Manager Sr.

• Expect to lead projects with construction scope above $1M
• Provide technical support to multiple project managers on multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

All levels:

• Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
• A cumulative experience of three years (3) or more years working OCONUS
• Experience managing multiple task orders
• Strong knowledge of and ability to administer and enforce local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations, including OSHA, as well as contractual requirements pertaining to the construction site, PCRA, ICRA, and Healthcare Safety
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
• United States Citizen, Permanent Resident or Third Country National
• Valid driver's license and ability to be covered under company vehicle policy
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities

Construction Manager

• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in construction management, environmental remediation, or engineering, with 3 years managing projects of $1M or more

Construction Manager Sr.

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in construction management, environmental remediation, or engineering, with 5 years managing projects of $2M or more

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience in Federal Government projects
• Experience in working in a remote island environment
• Professional Engineering license
• USACE experience with RMS and CQM procedures
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference:

• Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.

Working Environment:

• May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as BMPs, equipment, and other materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as business/operational needs dictate