What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Construction position at Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians?
Description
SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for overseeing all construction and renovation projects for the Tribe and its Enterprises, including new developments, expansions, and upgrades across all property areas, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion to the highest quality and regulatory standards. In add ition, we strive to deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and fellow Team Members. This includes being committed to our Service Promise: We are the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Team, where your experience is our top priority. Every person and detail matters.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage directly and indirectly all employees on the construction site as well as oversee development projects for the Tribe and its Enterprises. Adhere to the Tribal organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (MUST BE DOCUMENTED):
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and/or push, pull up to 150 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA:
SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for overseeing all construction and renovation projects for the Tribe and its Enterprises, including new developments, expansions, and upgrades across all property areas, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion to the highest quality and regulatory standards. In add ition, we strive to deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and fellow Team Members. This includes being committed to our Service Promise: We are the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Team, where your experience is our top priority. Every person and detail matters.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
- Lead by example and carry out our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by fulfilling our Mission Statement, Service Promise and following department service standards. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued.
- Continually coach and support Team Members to ensure they have the skills, tools and resources to successfully complete their jobs, including the delivering of the Five Star Experience expectations.
- Manage a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress and resource allocation.
- Develop and implement the overall construction strategy in alignment with the casino's strategic goals and master plan.
- Provide leadership and direction to the construction department, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Develop and manage the annual construction budget and long-term capital expenditure plans related to construction projects.
- Identify and evaluate potential construction projects, providing feasibility assessments and recommendations. Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple construction projects simultaneously, from initial concept and design through permitting, bidding, construction, and close-out.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work, ensuring adherence to established parameters.
- Review and approve project plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and delays, and implement proactive solutions.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination among internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, facilities, IT, security), external consultants (architects, engineers), and contractors. Comprehensive understanding of forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, productivity, inventory controls (if applicable), P&L analysis, and cost controls.
- Lead the pre-qualification, bidding, and selection process for general contractors, subcontractors, and other construction-related vendors.
- Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Manage contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Resolve contract disputes and issues effectively.
- Establish and enforce rigorous quality control standards for all construction work.
- Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations (OSHA), and tribal gaming regulations.
- Oversee inspections and ensure timely resolution of any deficiencies.
- Implement and maintain robust safety protocols on all construction sites .
- Recruit, hire, train, and mentor construction project managers and other departmental staff.
- Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the construction department.
- Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set.
- Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment.
- Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implement practices that promote safety, quality and productivity.
- Coordinate and supervise training, assignments, and development of subordinates.
- Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
- Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
- Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Manage directly and indirectly all employees on the construction site as well as oversee development projects for the Tribe and its Enterprises. Adhere to the Tribal organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (MUST BE DOCUMENTED):
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Ten (10) years equivalent Supervisory/Management experience.
- Commercial Construction: Minimum of 5 years progressive experience (Required).
- Familiarity with construction management software.
- Must pass periodic random drug screens.
- Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.
- Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License.
- Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and/or push, pull up to 150 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Multiple locations.
- Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours.
- Must be available for emergency calls 24/7.
- Must be available to work weekend and holidays.
- Some enterprises are gaming facilities.
- Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment.
- Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA:
- Tribal Members
- Other Native Americans
- All other ethnic groups
