Project Manager

Construction Manager

Under the supervision of the Tribal Administrator, responsible for bid development and scheduling and coordination of major projects. Maintain constant and effective communications with team members, internal/external customers and vendors. Works with General Contractors, Site Superintendents, Field Staff and Executive Staff. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction on the project approach to requesting departments including level of involvement of engineers, architects, construction feasibility and design suggestions.
• Provide project cost estimates either as a concept budget or coordinating the development of a schematic design-based budget.
• Assist in presentations to Tribal Council to include project updates or requests for funding.
• Coordinate competitive bid packages
• Assist with review of the bid packages with requesting department and assist in the selection of architects and engineers.
• Ensure contracts are properly approved by Legal and Tribal Council.
• Coordinate project meetings with architects and engineers through design phases including support departments per the project needs.
• Maintain and update project plan and timelines.
• Coordinate review of all project pay applications for accuracy and submission to Tribal Council for payment.
• Coordinate the inspection of the work to ensure code compliance and conformance specifications of the related project bid documents.
• Inspect project work including networking with contractors and subcontractors, review of completed work, adherence to project documents, attending project progress meetings and coordinating needed inspections.
• Ensure all projects have been completed in accordance with the project plans, codes, budget and standards.
• Meet regularly with Tribal Administrator to discuss project updates, concerns and strategy for upcoming project completion.
• Regularly report to Tribal Council providing project updates, obtaining input for project scope/design, seeking approvals per submitted motion and prioritization of assigned work.
• Periodically inspect project work sites including networking with contractors/subcontractors, review of completed work, adherence to project documents, attendance in project progress meetings and coordination of needed inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and two years of experience as a Construction Manager. OR
• Ten years of experience as a Construction Manager.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.