Project Manager - Construction jobs in Las Cruces, NM

The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking an onsite Construction Project Manager/Superintendent for a project near Silver City, New Mexico. This is a full-time onsite role for the duration of the project.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Puyenpa team supporting the FAA project in Mule Creek, NM. The main responsibilities of the role include:

On-Site Project/Construction Management

• Full responsibility for project(s) success.
• Manage the construction project from the onsite field office as the Quality Control Manager, SSHO or Superintendent as required. Coordinate activities, work with the customer onsite RE, and multiple subcontractors.
• Manage the Construction buy-out process when necessary.
• Manage the overall schedules, submittals, budgets, invoicing of all projects assigned.
• Manage the subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and other project participants to ensure successful project.
• Manage the client expectations, client relationships, and ensure the client is satisfied with Puyenpa so repeat business can be generated.
• Participate in all project weekly, bi-weekly or monthly project meetings as required by the client.
• Use problem solving skills to keep the project on track to successful completion
• Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
• Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.
• Maintains construction schedule, identifies and solves problems.
• Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
• Understands the project plans, specifications and the company systems.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Prepares schedules and supervises completion of a final punch list.
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Ensures all company employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy.
• Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office.
• Meeting with subcontractors to ensure satisfactory job progress
• Ensuring all reports and records are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Forwarding reports to the appropriate company personnel
• Supervising, ordering and coordinating activities of labor, subcontractors and deliveries
• Analyzing worker and production problems
• Improving production methods or implementing motivational plans for review
• Conferring with managers and technical associates in order to coordinate activities
• Conducting and participating in safety meetings

Other Project Related Responsibilities

• Preparation of pre-construction submittals – Submittal registers, transmittal documents, lists of contracting/subcontracting personnel, catalog cuts, sample products & materials, submittal packages for approval by government project managers, contracting officers, architects and design engineers.
• Providing research assistance for suppliers, equipment manufacturers, specialty subcontractors, project and contractual requirements and information within or related to the contract documents.
• Tracking progress on various procedures throughout the construction project and report status to project management, construction management, or administrative staff. Such tasks might include follow-through on badging requirements and processing, scheduling access to a work site, coordinating subcontractors or material/equipment deliveries, tracking submittals and return of documents for approval, requesting and assuring delivery of documents or other security/planning tasks by subcontractors or in-house construction management crews.
• Participating in the process for pricing, rentals, purchase orders, and other related tasks.
• Manage and organize electronic files and folders of contract and construction documents. Create or maintain orderly structure for streams of documents, correspondence, forms, plans, reports, and a wide array of communications, requests for information (RFI), and conscientious management of time-sensitive, cost-sensitive, corporate-sensitive, or personnel-sensitive files and information.
• Communicate status, progress, obstacles, coordination, and accomplished tasks to project managers, and other personnel to assure that projects continue smoothly with all concerned parties being aware of your actions and other aspects of the project’s development.
• Prepare binders of approved plans, schedules, submittal documents, drawings, and specifications for the construction manager and superintendents out in the field.
• Provide backup support as a liaison between field and management personnel, as required by workload and project management.
• Collect or create closeout documents - warranties, testing reports, waste disposal documents or manifests, operation & maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and other documents associated with the completion of a project.
• Prepare professional-looking binders, covers, dividers, tabs, with orderly organization of closeout documents for distribution to customer, project managers, or contracting officials. These tasks are the final impression that are left with the clients and affect customer satisfaction and the company’s professionalism.
• Participate in project meetings, internally or at the project location, to report status and achievements, discuss obstacles and project issues, coordinate with other team members, request additional support or resources, and plan next action steps. Tasks may include meeting coordination and scheduling, providing meeting agendas, rosters, meeting minutes, and distribution of status updates and two-week look ahead documents.

Indirect Project Management

• Manage projects assigned that you may not be on-site for.
• Communicate with Superintendents, get daily progress reports, assist in answering questions, problem solving, etc.
• Assist with Invoicing, Submittals, hiring Superintendents, etc.
• Same responsibilities as above but offsite

Administrative

• Support the pursuit of contract opportunities; respond to requests for sources sought and direct the administrative portions of proposal preparation.
• Maintain marketing materials, company Capability Statement, Past Performance documentation, and Current Contract status. Update the information regularly for use in responding to requests for proposals, solicitations, teaming opportunities, audit & compliance requirements, and other management purposes.
• Manage and assist with contractual compliance of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements, Department of Labor, and other governmental agencies compliance.
• Request bonding, Certificates of Insurance
• Apply AIA billing procedures and coordinate invoicing with project manager & accounting staff.
• Preparation of progress payments & final payment paperwork – Contractor’s Invoice; Schedule of Values; Certification of payment; QC Invoice Certification, Final Release of Claims, and all other documentation, as required by individual customers/agencies.
• Manage and organize electronic files and folders of contract and construction documents within the existing corporate filing system. Create or maintain orderly structure for streams of documents, correspondence, forms, plans, reports, and a wide array of communications.
• Maintain personal and corporate ethics to manage time-sensitive, cost-sensitive, corporate sensitive, or personnel-sensitive files and information.
• Prepare and submit applications for badging for field personnel and project team members.
• Implement security procedures for handling classified information, with stringent safeguarding of electronic/hard copy files in accordance with agency requirements.
• Maintain and update the Safety, Training, Vehicle, and Badging Personnel Matrix for yourself. Initiate scheduling of required training, collect and file certifications, and heed expiration dates with sufficient time needed for required action.
• Follow-through on badging requirements and processing of in-house and subcontracting personnel.
• Maintain and keep various systems and files with current contract information.

Company Structure/Software/Server/Etc.

• MS Project, P6, Estimating Software, Adobe DC Professional, Microsoft Office Suite
• Assist by voicing your ideas about improved efficiencies through paperwork, processes, information flow, etc.
• All tasks including setting up the office, hiring new personnel, handling paperwork, growing revenue, etc.

Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.


Puyenpa is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. At Puyenpa, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you require an accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact recruiting@puyenpa.com.




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