Project Manager Sr - AIT

Ahtna•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Provide overall project management direction on a wide variety of civil or vertical construction projects. The role requires initiative and critical thinking to complete duties with minimal guidance, and the ability to prioritize, take ownership, work efficiently, and maintain high-quality results in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment. Project Managers are expected to demonstrate innovation, excellent communication, and strong customer service. The Senior Project Manager manages scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects; maintains two to three areas of technical expertise; leads technical project execution and document preparation; conducts senior reviews of project documents; assists program managers with business development; prepares task orders and proposals; and supports project staffing and technical mentoring. The role also supervises construction field staff and tradesmen, collaborates with site superintendents and field quality-control staff, and may provide field support as needed. The position is generally indoors, though outdoor work may involve construction-site conditions, confined spaces, changing temperatures and weather, and noise. Moderate travel to shareholder communities, subsidiary offices, and other project locations is required as needed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as needs dictate. Salary is $133,514–$168,228 per year. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is posted for five days or until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; experience may substitute for education on a 1:1 basis.
Experience managing multiple task orders and/or contracts in the state and federal contracting market.
Experience supporting estimating efforts.
Experience executing Design/Build and Bid Build projects.
Strong knowledge of and ability to administer and enforce local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations, including OSHA and EM 385, and contractual construction-site requirements.
Ability to pass background checks conducted by federal agencies such as DOD, DHS, or FAA to obtain security access badges.
United States citizenship or permanent residency.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company vehicle policy.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Ability to explain technical aspects of fieldwork verbally and in writing to internal and external clients.
Five or more years of project management experience for the Senior level; specialized training and/or an advanced degree such as an MS may be substituted for work experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, manage time, meet deadlines, focus on goals, and perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in HCSS, Primavera (P6), Procore, Timberline Estimating Software, or Bluebeam OST.
Fifteen or more years of prior construction management experience.
Experience managing projects valued at $15 million.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.
Experience working in remote arctic conditions.
Professional registration or credentials such as PMP, EIT, or PE.

Responsibilities

Review and approve detailed project- and component-level plans.
Manage and oversee projects, including the subcontracting process and subcontractor activities.
Prepare technical evaluations within the relevant engineering specialty and recommend solutions to issues encountered during construction, consistent with project scope, construction codes and practices, and federal and state regulations.
Develop acceptance criteria for project phases and key deliverables; monitor milestones and deliverables.
Keep projects aligned with strategic goals and planned benefits.
Provide technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
Collaborate with groups within Ahtna and client organizations.
Identify and analyze project risks, prepare risk-response plans, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
Identify and ensure resolution of project-level issues.
Manage communications among internal stakeholders, clients, and third parties.
Ensure preparation of status and progress reports with metrics for stakeholders.
Align project components and groups to support project success.
Supervise construction field staff and tradesmen and work with site superintendents to execute construction activities.
Oversee and conduct field quality-control functions with field QC staff.
Foster a high-performance team environment in which diversity is valued and people are treated with respect and dignity.
Apply effective and innovative management techniques to support employee performance and mentor junior staff.
Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and security processes.
Prepare and review proposals in response to RFPs and bid documents, including estimating and bid reviews.
Author or review contract deliverables, including product or technical submittals, work plans, safety plans, sampling and analysis plans, and reports.
Assist program managers with business development.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects.
Maintain two to three areas of technical expertise and lead technical project execution and document preparation, including senior review of project documents.
Prepare task orders and project proposals; support project staffing and technical mentoring.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.