Project Manager 03068 NWGC

Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Title: Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: 0-25%
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial, military, and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature, financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

Job Description

Under general direction of the Regional Operations Manager, provide overall management of construction projects including involvement with the project estimating team, contract adherence, work plans, scheduling, equipment and materials allocation, cost controls, documentation, safety, and employee work schedule planning. Projects include heavy civil construction including road work and general utilities, demolition and disposal, repair and refurbishment of existing facilities and new vertical construction. Based out of the Idaho Falls, ID office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in construction contract bidding by attending pre-bid meetings, performing site investigations, soliciting subcontractor and/or supplier quotations, developing construction strategy and recommending appropriate mean and methods for execution, compiling quantities, availability and cost of materials needed for the project, and participating in the review of bid documents to assess completion and accuracy before submittal to contracting agency.
• Reviews drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other contract documents to plan for project assignments and oversee the development of project work schedules to complete all phases of the project.
• Communicates and coordinates all aspects of the construction project with suppliers, subcontractors, construction employees, other supervisors, customers, and clients.
• Prepares pre-construction submittals, interim reports, and final reports, and submits to the client, inter-acting with the client as necessary to gain approval.
• Consistently monitors and evaluates project production and oversees project employee workload planning and scheduling to efficiently complete project assignments.
• Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for project completion.
• Consistently reviews cost projections and monthly cost to complete reports to ensure that project costs are within budget and makes appropriate production adjustments as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for employee compliance with the Health and Safety site plan, takes corrective action when necessary, and ensures that site accidents and injuries are promptly investigated and that investigation reports are completed and provided to the health and safety specialist within mandated timelines.
• Regularly meets with clients and regulatory agency personnel to discuss and resolve project problems or issues.
• Regularly meets with project superintendent to review construction progress and budget to date.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the owner, contracting agency, design professionals, building officials, and local businesses.
• Assist in development and implementation of project strategies and provide mentorship to junior level staff in area of project management.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a Subject Matter Export (SME) on projects and task orders. Experience and expertise with civil and vertical construction projects is desirable.
• Coordinates with designers and operations team to ensure proper implementation of design with project constructability.
• Interfaces with clients, owners, and end users including Department of Energy, USACE, and DOD.
• Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to pass basic government background check for installation/base access.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 7 plus years of demonstrated project management.
• Project management experience for vertical and civil construction projects is highly desirable.
• Federal government contract and project experience
• Possess at least seven (7) years of relevant construction experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years. Relevant experience includes, but not limited to, experience as Project Manager in the construction industry with at least one (1) project with size $10 million or greater or significant experience managing multiple task orders per calendar year.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstration of successful performance as a Project Manager on medium to large sized vertical and heavy civil construction projects
• Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of construction methodologies and can estimate self-performed features of work.
• Must have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and make decisions, solve problems, exercise good judgment, work under pressure, work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, and client as well as outside business associates.
• Ability to utilize multiple word-processing and database applications including MS Office applications Word, Excel, Access, as well as Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow instructions/schedules/timelines and handle multiple priorities.
• Create, monitor, and modify the progress of the schedule on a continuing basis
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Develops the progress schedule with the Superintendent and Project Controls
• Participates in scope reviews of the various bid packages
• Thorough familiarity with the general contract requirements, with the ability to identify changes, conflicts, etc.
• Works with the Superintendent to develop and administer the site utilization program, site services, security arrangements, and other facilities and arrangements necessary for appropriate service to the construction effort
• Identifies field-construction and work-sequence considerations when finalizing bid package purchases
• Enforces all regulatory, base and company specific safety rules
• Performs job site inspections for both quality and safety
• Significant experience with earned value reporting, baseline management, and work breakdown structures
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks
• High degree of sensitivity and ability to maintain confidential client and employee information
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a strong work ethic and values that are above-reproach
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety course is preferred.
• Professional Engineer is preferred.
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background screen.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to obtain “L” clearance
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to military installations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires a combination of sedentary work and physical workload. While performing sedentary duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for short periods of time and using hands or fingers for the purpose of typing while conducting work. While performing physical workloads, the employee will be exerting up to a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading; specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, sitting, walking, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment consists of being indoor and outdoor. It includes travel to project sites and satellite offices supporting projects within multiple contracts. In the event of being outdoors, may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.