Associate Project Manager

Brice Incorporated

Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, executing, and controlling costs of one or more heavy civil construction projects. Specific project responsibilities include developing and implementing safety and quality control plans, work plans, subcontractor management, materials and supplies ordering, logistics management, financial reporting, and cost and revenue forecasting. The position will oversee project engineers and grade checkers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and directing activities to construct the project successfully.
• Ensure compliance with project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy and contract specifications.
• Assist in drafting and implementing a project-specific safety plan. Review job hazard analyses (JHAs) for applicability and compliance.
• Ensure the quality control plan is implemented and aligns with contract documents.
• Monitor and control the project, utilizing on-site management staff to ensure it is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Update and monitor the project schedule and completion deliverables and communicate this information to the Project Manager on a regular basis.
• Review site data collection via Autodesk Civil 3D for accuracy and completeness.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects as needed.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, including job cost coding and quantity tracking.
• Provide Equipment Manager with project equipment lists, utilization forecasts, mobilization schedules, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Generate correspondence with the owner, suppliers, and subcontractors as needed.
• Review pay estimates. Ensure that the quantities completed are accurately reflected in the current estimate.
• Report complete subcontractor quantities to the Project Business Manager (PBM) and PM for each pay estimate to facilitate a proper subcontractor payment schedule.
• Represent the company in project meetings.
• Travel to remote locations for work-related purposes for extended periods of time (more than 85% of the time, as needed).
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position will oversee Project Engineers and Grade Checkers and assist the Superintendent in directing work to the construction field personnel and subcontractors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Technical knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Knowledge of construction project scheduling, subcontracts, submittals, quality control, and safety.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction and ability to perform functions specific to the position.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and construction safety regulations.
• Strong personnel management skills and ability to enforce Federal, State, and company labor and employment regulations.
• Knowledge of remote location construction projects.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform under deadlines and adjust work schedule to meet goals.
• Use computers and software for communication, calculations, and documentation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project is required.
• Proficient in construction management software (Autodesk Civil 3D, HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS HeavyJob, and Spectrum accounting software).
• Read and understand all types of plans and specifications.
• Organize and maintain a tidy file system and work area.
• Ability to travel to remote locations for short periods with little notice.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, sometimes including weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required; experience and equivalent skills may be substituted.
• One - three years of experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in project management or field supervision.
• Experience managing projects in remote locations required.
• Firm fixed pricing contract background preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Inc has a fast-paced multi-tasking work environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Includes both office setting and field time. Field work requires travel to remote locations via small planes, boats and vehicles. This position is 60%-80% field-based operations with office work. Work hours in the field may greatly exceed schedule shown. Accommodations may be rustic. The noise level and working conditions are consistent with those of typical construction jobs. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.