Sr - AI

Ahtna•Anchorage, AK

8d•Remote

About The Position

Provide overall project management direction on a wide variety of construction and environmental projects. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. The position is deadline-driven, project managers must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment. Project managers must demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service. This posting is intended to build our talent pool for future opportunities. Although there is not an immediate opening for this position, applications will be kept on file and reviewed when opportunities become available. This position is telecommute eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical/Environmental Sciences
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle
Experience with Federal and State contracting
Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing
Zero (0) to Three (3) years of project management experience; specialized training and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience (Level I)
Three (3) to Five (5) years of project management experience, specialized training and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience (Level II)
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of project management experience, specialized training and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience (Level Senior)

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
GIS Software
Professional Registration such as PE, PG, or PMP
Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native Cultures

Responsibilities

Review and approve detailed project/component level plans.
Manage and oversee projects including managing the subcontracting process, and subcontractors’ activities, preparing technical evaluations on his/her engineering specialty, identifying and recommending solutions to mitigate issues and problems encountered during various construction phases, in accordance with project scope of work, acceptable construction code/practices, and Federal and State regulations.
Develop and define acceptance criteria for all project phases/key deliverables.
Close monitoring of critical milestones and deliverables.
Ensure the project stays aligned to the strategic goals and delivers the planned/stated benefits.
Provide engineering and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
Collaborate with various groups within Ahtna and multiple client organizations.
Identification analysis of all project risks and prepare for a risk response plan.
Proactive communication of risks to concerned stakeholders.
Identify and ensure the resolution of all project-level issues.
Manage all communications between internal stakeholders, clients, and third parties.
Ensure preparation of various status and progress reports with metrics for various stakeholders.
Align all the project components and groups to ensure project success.
Supervise construction field staff and tradesmen.
Work closely with site superintendents in executing a wide variety of construction activities, overseeing and conducting field quality control functions with field QC staff.
Foster a high-performance team environment where diversity is valued and people are treated with respect and dignity.
Applying innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Mentor junior staff.
Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory and security processes.
Preparing and reviewing proposals per RFP and bid documents including estimating and bid reviews.
Authoring and/or reviewing contract deliverables including, but not limited to, product or technical submittals, work plans, safety plans, sampling and analysis plans and reports.
Support field staff as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by management
Provide client assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on small-sized projects (Level I)
Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise (Level I)
Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents (Level I)
Assist with small-sized task orders and project proposals (Level I)
Technical mentoring (Level I)
Provide client assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on medium-sized projects (Level II)
Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise (Level II)
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents (Level II)
Prepare medium-sized task orders and project proposals (Level II)
Project staffing and technical mentoring (Level II)
Business development assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects (Level Senior)
Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise (Level Senior)
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents (Level Senior)
Prepare task order and project proposals (Level Senior)
Project staffing and technical mentoring (Level Senior)