Prairie Band Construction

Prairie Band Construction is looking for a Project Manager (PM) to work on a Federal and commercial construction project.  The incumbent will have the direct responsibility for operations on job sites, overseeing project accomplishments, administering all instructions, and answering all questions from the client or Contracting Officer pertaining to the project during the life of the contract.  

The Project Manager must be familiar and conversant with the various codes and standards applicable to the scope of work. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. US Citizenship is required for this opportunity.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout.
• Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.
• Acquire and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.
• Clarify scope of work and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
• Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and outsource the various aspects of the project to achieve the project’s objectives of price, schedule and quality.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure that all project goals are addressed.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Conduct and document project progress meetings.
• Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).
• Manage project costs to ensure budgets are maintained.  Document and manage changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met.
• Create and follow up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and maintain a regular dialogue with the project vendors to ensure all financial matters are kept within contract terms.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements governing the project.
• Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, etc.
• Document substantial completion.
• Manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct and/or participate in regularly held meetings involving Prairie Band Construction and Prairie Band’s Federal Group internal staff and external stakeholders, such as Owners, Subcontractors, etc.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching to assist and develop other members of the project team.

Requirements

• Experience with Federal contracting is required.
• Experience in and ability to utilize the 3-phase inspection program.
• Must be well versed in broad based Architectural, Engineering and construction principles
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Access) and scheduling software (Primavera and/or MS Project).
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have B.S. degree in engineering, architecture or construction management or 10 years of direct experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction supervisory experience with at least 3 years in a project manager or superintendent position on similar projects.
• EIT is preferred but not a requirement.
• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.
• Professional credentials – either Engineer in Training (EIT), or Associate Constructor (AC) in good standing.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both written and spoken word.
• Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical and Heavy Civil Work.
• Have a high level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.
• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30, 1st Aid and CPR.
• Current CQC certification issued by USACE a plus.
• General Contractor’s License a plus.

Tribal Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2- 4(8).