PCD Assistant Director/Construction Manager

Squaxin Island Tribe•Shelton, WA

20d

About The Position

The Assistant Director is a key leadership role responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tribe’s built environment, infrastructure, and utilities. This position serves as the Tribe’s primary Construction Manager, leading multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of complex projects, including new construction, remodeling, and renovation of buildings, facilities, roads, and utilities. The Assistant Director provides high-level technical expertise, manages professional consultants and A&E firms, and supports the Director with departmental administration and staff performance management. This position functions as the Planning and Community Development Director in the Director’s absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Architecture, etc.) with five to ten years of progressive experience in public works, facilities management, or construction project management.
Substitution: Significant related work experience (10+ years) and/or specialized trade school may substitute for degree requirements.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of construction principles (foundations, plumbing, electrical, HVAC), engineering principles, and resource management.
Software Proficiency: Skilled in the use of specialized project management, asset management, and standard office software such as spreadsheets and word processing.
Communication: Ability to write clear and concise reports, memorandums, and committee actions; capable of giving presentations to the Tribal Council.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Tribal and Federal laws, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field, plus five years of professional experience in leadership and large-scale budgeting.
Professional Engineer (PE) License: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer’s license in the State of Washington is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Construction & Project Management
Project Lifecycle Leadership : Lead the Project Management Team from initial feasibility studies and design deliverables through construction, final inspection, and project close-out.
Procurement & RFP Preparation : Prepare comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for construction and professional consulting services.
Technical Inspection : Conduct visible inspections of buildings and underground infrastructure to identify deficiencies; ensure work meets plans, specifications, safety standards, and building codes.
A&E & Consultant Oversight : Manage and direct the activities of architects, engineers, and consultants throughout the project duration to ensure adherence to schedule and scope.
Contract Administration & Management
Contract Generation : Lead the development and drafting of complex construction contracts and professional services agreements in coordination with the Legal Department.
Administration: Administer and monitor construction contracts to ensure that costs, timing, and specific contract requirements are met.
Change Management: Evaluate and negotiate change orders, manage contract modifications, and resolve contract disputes to protect the Tribe's interests.
Financial Review: Review construction invoices and verify progress before recommending payment; ensure federally funded projects comply with payroll and reporting requirements.
Regional Planning & Tribal Representation
Transportation & Housing: Represent the Tribe in regional planning efforts and committees focused on transportation, housing, and infrastructure initiatives.
Inter-Agency Coordination: Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate infrastructure initiatives and address community development needs.
Policy Advocacy: Advocate for the Tribe’s interests in regional planning forums to ensure alignment with Tribal goals and sovereignty
Director Support & Staff Performance
Performance Management Support: Support the Director in managing and evaluating staff; provide input on performance reviews, identify staff development needs, and foster a productive work environment.
Acting Leadership: Function as the Planning and Community Development Director and assume all departmental authority and responsibilities in the Director's absence.
Emergency Operations: Develop and implement emergency and contingency operations plans for utilities and facilities, supporting the Tribe’s Emergency Management Program.