Project Manager

Position Summary: 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.