The Project Manager will provide overall project management direction on a wide variety of construction projects, some with environmental aspects. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance and maintain a deadline-driven mindset.
Responsibilities
Review and approve detailed project/component-level plans.
Demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service.
Set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.
Manage and oversee projects, including managing the subcontracting process subcontractors' activities; prepare project technical evaluations within his/her areas of expertise; identify and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and problems encountered during various project phases, in accordance with the project scope of work, acceptable code/practices, and Federal and State regulations.
Work within and apply Federal and State environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and 18 AAC 75 & 78.
Develop and define acceptance criteria for all project phases/key deliverables. Close monitoring of critical milestones and deliverables.
Ensure the project stays aligned with the strategic goals and delivers the planned/stated benefits.
Provide technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
Collaborate with various groups within Ahtna and multiple client organizations.
Identify project risks and prepare 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 project components and groups to ensure project success.
Supervise field staff and possibly tradesmen. Work closely with field team leads and site superintendents in executing a wide variety of environmental and 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. Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Mentor junior staff.
Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and security processes.
Prepare and review proposals per RFP and bid documents, including estimating and bid reviews.
Apply and review bid estimates for price build-ups such as labor fringe, overhead, G&A, and profit.
Prepare and/or review contract deliverables including, but not limited to, product or technical submittals, work plans, site safety and health plans, environmental protection plans, sampling and analysis plans in UFP-QAPP format, and reports. Incorporate aspects from Federal and State environmental guidance in the preparation of project deliverables.
Support field staff as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Level Specific Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):
Level - I
Provide client assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on small-sized projects
Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise
Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
Assist with small-sized task orders and project proposals
Technical mentoring
Level - II
Provide client assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on medium-sized projects
Maintain 2 (two) areas of technical expertise
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
Prepare medium-sized task orders and project proposals
Project staffing and technical mentoring
Level - Senior
Business development assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects
Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents
Prepare task orders and project proposals
Project staffing and technical mentoring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Valid Driver's License with a 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
Level Specific:
Level - I
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 - II
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 - Senior
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
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
Experience writing UFP-QAPPS for USACE, AFCEC, and other Federal entities
GIS Software
Professional Registration such as PE, PG, or PMP
Experience with emerging contaminants, such as PFAS
Experience in the eastern and/or southeastern US geographic region
Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures