Project Manager

Brice Incorporated

Regular

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Incorporated do?

Brice Companies are a family of businesses providing civil construction, marine services, equipment rentals and quarry materials. We complete projects in remote locations throughout Alaska, continually performing exceptional work through the challenging conditions of these regions. Our outstanding reputation is built on a foundation of getting the job done, regardless of the obstacles and doing it right the first time, on deadline and on budget.

What can you expect?

As the Project Manager, you will work onsite in either in Fairbanks or Anchorage, AK and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and budget control of multiple projects across diverse client sectors. Your key responsibilities include developing and implementing safety and quality control plans, managing project staffing, creating work plans, overseeing subcontractor performance, coordinating material and supply procurement, and handling logistics. The role also involves financial reporting, cost forecasting, and collaborating with the estimating department on project estimates. Additionally, you will take on estimating on smaller-scale projects.

How will you do it?

• Lead the process, working with the Estimator, Superintendent, Health Safety and Environmental Officers, Project Engineers, and Foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities to successfully perform the project.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy and contract specifications.
• Oversee drafting and implementation of a project-specific safety plan. Review job loss analysis (JLA) for applicability and compliance.
• Ensure the quality control plan is implemented and aligns with contract documents.
• Monitor and control projects utilizing onsite management staff to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Revise the working budget with client Engineers as needed.
• Maintain the project schedule and completion deliverables and communicate this information regularly to company management, the owner, and subcontractors.
• Work with the Cost Accounting Manager to maintain the financial records of the contract, protecting company interests and maintaining good relations with customers and subcontractors.
• Update and review with company management projected contract revenue, cost to complete, and cash flow projections monthly.
• Review project estimates and budgets and develop resource lists and schedules necessary to accomplish work.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects as needed.
• Acquire necessary permits and land use agreements.
• Provide Equipment Manager with project equipment lists, utilization forecasts, mobilization schedules, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Ensure compliance with conditions and reporting requirements.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, including job cost coding and quantity tracking.
• Represent the company in project meetings.
• Update the pricing of change impacts as required.
• Assist with managing the estimating job folders.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises some project staff as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction project scheduling, subcontracts, submittals, quality control and safety.
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates; knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to use standard business computers and applications, specifically computer software programs used in estimating (i.e., HeavyBid), Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project, to name a few.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills concerning:
• Internal and external written, graphical, and verbal communications.
• Presentations.
• Negotiation.
• Working with other departments and personnel to accomplish project objectives.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and organizations; exceptional follow-up skills.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to collaborate, partner, and exercise change management skills.
• Knowledge of basic revenue models, project ledger, and cost-to-completion projections.
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and adjust work schedule to meet goals
• Ability to travel to remote locations for work-related purposes for extended periods of time (more than 25% of the time, as needed).
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and adjust work schedule to meet goals.
• Knowledge of fixed rate & reimbursable contracts.
• Knowledge of remote location construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, sometimes including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
  
  
  

Who is Brice Incorporated looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management is required; work-related experience and equivalent skills may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years’ experience managing projects, preferably in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Inc’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS HeavyJob, and Spectrum accounting software preferred.
  
  
  

More reasons you will love working with Brice Incorporated:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
  
  
  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Incorporated under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Incorporated? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

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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.

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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.