Tunista Construction LLC

Regular

Project Manager Tacoma, WA

Pay Range: $120,000 to $170,000

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 Tunista Construction LLC, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Tunista Construction LLC do?

Tunista Construction is a highly experienced and qualified heavy civil Native Alaskan DBE contracting firm performing work throughout Washington State, with sister companies that operate all over the world.

We are built from a strong culture that provides a high level of safety, quality, and significant returns to all our clients and stakeholders, as we have developed a reputation for being a crucial partner with both design build and bid build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, Homeland Security, and multiple public and private entities performing work in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

What can you expect?

As the Project Manager, you will manage, and control assigned projects, including overseeing on-site field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, generating daily reports, and trade contractor and supplier coordination for one or more civil construction projects. You are responsible for the oversight and delivery of a successful project. You will maximize project margins while promoting safety, quality, company objectives, and goals through the performance of the construction team, meeting quality and safety standards, acting to customer needs, and cultivating customer relationships through constructive collaboration.

How will you do it?

You will use your knowledge and related experience to:

Lead the process of working with the Estimator, Superintendent, 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.
Work with the Superintendent and Quality Manager to ensure work is performed and installed to meet contract requirements.
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm the complete scope.
Stay apprised of on-site compliance and safety audits; suspend or modify work practices as necessary.
Procure and schedule necessary materials and resources such as equipment, team members, and subcontractors to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget. This includes:
- Determine labor requirements.
- Select, hire, and oversee the work done by the subcontractors.
- Determine the best source of construction materials.
- Oversee the delivery of materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.
- Obtain necessary licenses or permits.
Responsible for projected contract revenue, cost to complete, and cash flow projections monthly.
Assist with project estimates and ensure all factors are properly considered, scheduled, priced, and included in the estimate.
Ensure job-required reporting is received/documented, maintained, and thorough.
Monitor/review plans, reports, permits, requests for information, and design changes. Ensure compliance with conditions and reporting requirements.
Ensure quality control plan is implemented and aligns with contract documents.
Review subcontractor's daily reports and ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and subcontract conditions.
Formulate reports including work progress and cost schedules.
Oversee documentation and retention of information related to project start-up, commissioning, contracts, completion reports, and project close-out.
Monitor and control projects utilizing onsite management staff to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget.
Work as a "team player" with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
Represent the company in project meetings.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises project field personnel and subcontractors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to effectively manage a team and exercise competent change management skills.
Ability to supervise the performance of staff assigned in different project locations.
Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
Experience with scheduling, subcontracts, submittals, quality control, and safety.
Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents, construction plans, and specifications.
Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and general time management.
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.
Possess excellent leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Who is Tunista Construction looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar degree required; experience and equivalent skills may be substituted.
7-10 years of experience in civil project management required.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, P6, Excel, Word, Outlook, Autodesk Civil 3D, HCSS HeavyBid, and HCSS HeavyJob.
Valid state driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Tunista Construction's Driving Policy.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Travel for work related purposes (5%-10% of the time, as needed).

Ability to pass a drug test, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred.
Design-Build experience or DBIA certification preferred.
OSHA 30 hour, USACE CQM certificate, and Resident Management System (RMS) experience preferred.

More reasons you will love working with Tunista Construction LLC:

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.
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
Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
401k match at 50% 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 and select Tunista Construction LLC . under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Tunista Construction LLC? 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.

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.