Summary:
Provide overall project management direction on marine construction projects. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. The position is deadline-driven; Project Managers must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and consistently deliver high-quality results in a high-pressure environment. Project Managers must demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service.
The salary range for this position is $89,572/year-$162,539/year, please note this is a tiered position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)
Review and approve detailed project/component-level plans.
Manage and oversee projects conducting historical records research, site investigations and assessments, prepare technical evaluations of investigated sites, identify and recommend solutions to mitigate pollutants or hazards that affect the environment in accordance with Federal and State
Develop and define acceptance criteria for all project phases/key deliverables. Close monitoring of critical milestones and deliverables.
Ensure the project stays aligned with the strategic goals and delivers the planned/stated benefits.
Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
Collaborate with various groups within Ahtna and multiple client organizations.
Identification analysis of all project risks and preparation for risk response plan.
Proactive communication of risks to concerned stakeholders.
Identify and ensure the resolution of all project-level issues.
Manage all communications between internal stakeholders, clients, and third parties.
Ensure preparation of various status and progress reports with metrics for various stakeholders.
Align all the project components and groups to ensure project success.
Supervise technical staff in data collection, site investigation, and evaluation and review of data collected in support of environmental restoration objectives.
Foster a high-performance team environment where diversity is valued and people are treated with respect and dignity. Applying innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Provide mentorship to junior staff.
Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and security processes.
Preparing and reviewing proposals per RFP and bid documents including estimating and bid reviews.
Authoring and/or reviewing contract deliverables including, but not limited to, work plans, safety plans, sampling and analysis plans and reports.
Support field staff as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by management
Level-Specific Responsibilities: (may include but are not limited to)
Level - I Provide client assistance to program managers;
Manage scope, schedule, and budget on small-sized projects
Maintain 1-2 areas of technical expertise
Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
Assist with small-sized task orders and project proposals
Technical mentoring
Level - II Provide client assistance to program managers;
Manage scope, schedule, and budget on medium-sized projects
Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
Prepare medium-sized task orders and project proposals
Project staffing and technical mentoring
Level - Senior Business development assistance to program managers;
Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects
Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise
Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents
Prepare task orders and project proposals
Project staffing and technical mentoring
Minimum Qualifications
All levels: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or other relevant field experiences Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, able to drive company vehicle
Experience with Federal and State contracting
Previous experience with Army Corp of Engineers
Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Adept at explaining technical aspects of field work to internal and external clients verbally and in writing
Level - I Zero (0) to three (3) years of project management experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as an MS may be substituted for work experience
Level - II Three (3) to five (5) years of project management experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as an MS may be substituted for work experience
Level - Sr Five (5) to seven (7) years of project management experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as an MS may be substituted for work experience
Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
GIS Software
Professional Registration such as PE, PG, or PMP
US Army Core OF Engineers Experience
Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures
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- The 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, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
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
Working Environment: Generally indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.
Physical Demands (including but not limited to): Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place.
While in the field 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 small electrical components, equipment, and other materials
Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment.
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 needs dictate
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