Construction Project Manager - Grand Canyon South Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection•GRAND CANYON, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager manages assigned maintenance, engineering, and capital projects at Grand Canyon–South Rim under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, Engineering, or Director. The role supports projects from conception through completion, maintaining project financial information and documentation and helping ensure projects meet Xanterra and National Park Service budget, schedule, safety, and compliance requirements. The position works with contractors, Company staff, National Park Service personnel, and internal departments on construction, remodels, maintenance, abatements, equipment installation, inspections, and project close-out. It is a full-time, year-round position based at the South Rim. The schedule may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Housing is available in a private one-bedroom apartment for $352 per month, plus a $352 deposit.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a facility manager in a multi-unit facility, preferably a hotel or resort, or at least three years of experience in construction management.
Knowledge of physical plant operations, including boilers, generators, pumps, water/waste treatment, gas/fuel lines, and power lines.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of construction, mechanical, and specialized trade skills and their current codes.
Project management experience, including cost estimating, bid notices, and contract negotiations.
Experience with Word, Excel, and various engineering software programs.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws concerning environmental issues, risk management, and safety.
Physical agility to ascend and descend ladders or scaffolding, tour construction sites, and enter confined spaces.
Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License within 90 days of the start date and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.

Responsibilities

Manage all assigned maintenance and engineering projects at the Grand Canyon–South Rim.
Assist with assigned Capital Account projects from conception through completion, maintaining financial information and required records such as scopes of work, RFPs, bids and proposals, contracts, certificates of insurance, invoices, leasehold surrender interest documentation, project photographs, inspection results, submittals, and RFIs.
Help ensure projects satisfy Xanterra and National Park Service budget and schedule requirements.
Assist with planning and bidding for new construction, remodels, outsourced maintenance, and equipment installation using contractors or Company staff.
Assist in planning and evaluating proposed capital improvements.
Work with National Park Service Project Managers on engineering projects, abatements, and compliance issues.
Help compile data for the annual Capital Expense Account project list and Repair and Maintenance Reserve project list.
Maintain daily logs of ongoing project activity.
Ensure departmental and contracted projects comply with Company, NPS, and Federal requirements for HAZMAT, HAZCOM, risk management, confined space, lockout-tagout, ergonomics, ADA access, and vehicle use.
Ensure newly installed assets are recorded accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and retired assets are removed from the CMMS and Xanterra’s fixed asset system.
Comply with Company and NPS environmental policies and procedures.
Review construction documents, compile comments for discussion with the National Park Service, and distribute comments to architects and/or engineering consultants.
Conduct on-site inspections of workmanship, materials, conformity with plans and specifications, code compliance, safety, schedule versus progress, and general project progress.
Maintain observation reports and logs with photographs.
Coordinate completion of Project and Task Statements and Project Close-out Reports, and ensure compliance with Corporate-directed project and LSI project reporting requirements.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with Xanterra departments and National Park Service personnel in writing and verbally.
Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.