What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Southern Ute Indian Tribe?
Project Manager - Construction
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Job Summary:
This is a Project Manager position for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's Housing Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs construction and project management duties on Tribal construction projects, including renovation projects and other non-construction projects delegated to the Department.
- Assists the Tribal Housing Director with leading, overseeing, and directing design engineers, architects, inspectors, soils testers, surveyors, contractors, other consultants and testing organizations involved in ongoing and/or proposed construction projects.
- Coordinates and communicates with other Tribal Departments as needed on all projects and programs.
- Represents the Tribe in an official capacity with design engineers, architects, contractors, lawyers, inspectors, soil testers, surveyors, and others.
- Reviews and approves Construction Pay Applications; Monthly Work Progress Pay Applications; Professional Services Invoices; and other construction and design related invoices.
- Estimates, manages, and maintains budgets throughout the project delivery process.
- Identifies and manages both internal and external risks associated with any given project.
- Develops and maintains spreadsheet tracking system for all expenditures on Tribal as well as federally funded projects.
- Develops scope of services for work to be performed, and issues Request for Bids (RFB), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), Change Orders, Notices to Proceed, and other work instructions and/or instruments.
- Develops project schedules and coordinates project meetings for progress and action-item updates.
- Provides appropriate documentation of the project process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent experience required.
- 5 years of related experience, or 10 years of equivalent experience required.
- Certifications such as Construction Documents Technologist, Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Professional or similar certifications will be considered in lieu of some of the required experience.
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in written format.
- Ability to prepare reports and present facts and information in a clear, complete, and concise manner.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to perform cost estimation quickly and accurately for a wide range of project and material types.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Work Environment:
This position involves driving tribal vehicles in all weather conditions and working outside in inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud on site. Frequent communication with Tribal employees and members daily, including telephone and face-to-face interaction. Position may require working outside of normal business hours for some projects.
