Head of Project Management (Construction)

Description
Summary: Provide overall project management direction on various heavy civil construction and infrastructure projects for the Federal Government and private industry clients. Types of projects include vertical construction, building renovations/improvements, wet utilities such as water transmission lines, sanitary sewer pipeline, and storm drain improvement projects as well as demolition. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. The position is deadline driven, and requires the individual establish priorities and take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment. This position must demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service.

Salary range: $135,000 - $165,000/year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review and approve detailed project/component level scope, schedule, and budget on small to medium-sized projects ($1M - $10M).

Manage and oversee heavy and civil engineering construction projects involving overall management of field operations, client interaction, deliverable review, and approvals.

Develop and define acceptance criteria for all project phases/key milestones.

Monitor critical milestones and deliverables.

Ensure project stays aligned to strategic goals and delivers the planned objectives.

Provide technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.

Collaborate with Ahtna personnel including management.

Identify and analyse all project risks and prepare risk responses.

Manage communications between internal stakeholders, clients, and third parties.

Align all project components and groups to ensure project integration and resolve all project-level issues.

Foster a high-performance team environment where diversity is valued and people are treated with respect and dignity. Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

Prepare and review proposals in accordance with the Request for Proposal, including subcontractor scopes of work for bids, cost estimates, and technical narrative for project management and construction approaches, and past qualifications.

Perform project take-offs via electronic means and methods to ensure an accurate cost estimation for projects.

Sourcing suppliers and subcontractors, acting as a liaison and maintaining communication between all companies to ensure correct and competitive pricing.

Authoring and/or reviewing contract deliverables including work plans, safety plans, quality control plans, and reports.

Travel to various sites to conduct due diligence and project assessments. Travel outside of California and some site visits may last several days as business needs dictate.

Maintain one to two areas of technical expertise.

Coordinate proposal activities.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Physical/Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field. Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis.

Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle.

Prior experience managing and estimating commercial construction.

Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA).

Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Ability to explain technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient with Microsoft Project, Primavera 6, PDF Converter Professional, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, and local, state, and federal databases.

Professional registration such as PE, PG, or PMP, or Construction Management Certification.

Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Shareholder Preference
Preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

Self‑motivated: Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability.

Communication (oral): Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written language.

Time Management: Ability to organize and complete work within given time constraints.

Goal‑oriented: Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined outcome.

Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for prolonged periods; use of hands/fingers requiring dexterity.

Reach with hands and arms for items above and below desk level; walking from place to place.

Occasional use of stairs; no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.

Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity.

Moderate travel required to shareholder communities, subsidiary offices, and project locations as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or as needs dictate.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the “Know Your Rights” notice from the Department of Labor.

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