Senior Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing complex construction projects including the development of cost estimates and coordination of bid activities. This position will also coordinate with the Construction Management team on determining necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In conjunction with the Director of Construction Programs, manage projects at the client and contract level.
• Develop and define criteria for projects’ key deliverables and continually monitor critical milestones.
• Perform project cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
• Ensure projects stays aligned to the expected goals and delivers the planned benefits.
• Oversee all aspects of daily management of field projects including monitoring and coordinating work by field staff and subcontracts.
• Manage all logistic requirements for remote field projects.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, quality control management and customer satisfaction.
• Identify, analyze and prepare for all project risks and ensure compliance to quality, safety and security processes.
• Attend site visits to determine scope and accuracy of drawings; may require multi-day visits and/or overnight stay.
• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, site logistics and other exhibits.
• Review labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to self-perform or subcontract.
• Prepare instructions for subcontractors with bid solicitation information and solicits subcontractor information & pricing.
• Solicit vendor quotes and performs analysis for incorporation into project estimate and assists in the procurement and tracking of materials.
• Prepare project estimates and ensures all factors are properly considered, scheduled, priced and included in the estimate
• Responsible for reviewing estimates prepared by others, for completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and estimates to complete.
• Assist in the pricing of change orders or additional work.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Potential to supervise Project Mangers or Project Engineers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Technical knowledge of various construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Knowledge of construction, architecture and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Knowledge of standard construction estimating practices.
• Knowledge of different project delivery types; design build, hard dollar, negotiated, cost plus, etc.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of cost-to-completion projections.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations. 
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an Alaska Native Corporation multi-business environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar degree required; four years of project management or construction estimating experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Twenty or more years of proven experience in construction services, particularly in federal and state contracts, leading projects in excess of $5M.
• Knowledge of remote logistics and construction practices is strongly preferred.
• Federal construction estimating experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s driving policy
• Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Brice Environmental Services has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites.  Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative and not necessarily all of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. For a comprehensive list of the physical demands that must be met by and employee to perform the essential functions of this job, please email the Human Resource Department at hr@bilista.net.

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and see.  The employee must be able to stand on their feet frequently.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and bend.  The employee must occasionally lift and carry/or move up to 26 pounds without assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.