Civil Construction Manager/Civil Construction Manager Sr - AIT

Summary:

Oversee all aspects of field activities and construction management on environmental remediation and civil earthwork and underground utility contracts. The Construction Manager's responsibilities include managing and driving project initiatives, managing medium to complex field construction sites, overseeing subcontractor compliance, laying out construction limits, project scheduling and construction task sequencing, crew scheduling and management, cost controls, sustaining and expanding services, correspondence, and coordination with home office, clients, and other stakeholders. The Construction Manager should be an independent, hands-on, self-motivated professional experienced in managing complex construction projects and environmental remediation projects and have a desire to grow professionally with each challenging project.

The salary range for this position is $119,919-$157,988/year, please note this is a tiered position.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), company-paid holidays, and an annual performance bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for construction projects, provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates, and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents
• Able to assess crew members abilities to maximize output while making safety a top priority
• Train personnel in all aspects of deep utility installation and grade control
• Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions
• Determine staffing needs for assigned projects, working with the technical team to assign necessary resources using both internal and external resource pools
• Performs project cost estimating, project specifications, and value engineering as appropriate
• Oversees all aspects of day-to-day management construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by Field personnel and subcontractors
• Interpret construction drawings and communicate construction requirements to the site construction superintendent and crew
• Reviews and interprets proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications to institutional standards and initiates revisions where appropriate
• Prepares schedules and job mobilization for field teams
• Ensures that project operations comply with design specifications and with state and federal policies and regulations
• Address management, technical, or administrative issues that arise during field operations to ensure project objectives are met
• Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment
• Inspects, approves and accepts completed projects, ensuring conformance with building and life safety codes and architectural/engineering specifications
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and security processes
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Level Specific Responsibilities (may include but not limited to)

Construction Manager

• Expect to lead projects with construction scope below$1M

Construction Manager Sr.

• Expect to lead projects with construction scope above $1M
• Provide technical support to multiple project managers on multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications

All levels

• Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of and ability to administer and enforce local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations, including OSHA, as well as contractual requirements pertaining to the construction site, PCRA, ICRA, and Healthcare Safety
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
• United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered under company vehicle policy
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities

Construction Manager

• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in construction management, environmental remediation, or engineering, with 3 years managing projects of $1M or more

Construction Manager Sr.

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in construction management, environmental remediation, or engineering, with 5 years managing projects of $2M or more

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Federal Government projects
• Experience in working in a remote island environment
• Professional Engineering license
• USACE experience with RMS and CQM procedures
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures
• Experience and knowledge of various Pacific Islands cultures, including Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands

Shareholder Preference:

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.

Working Environment:

• May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as BMPs, equipment, and other materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as business/operational needs dictate