Senior Project Manager - Construction

Under the direction of the Director, Construction & Development, the Senior Project Manager, Construction and Development is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and direction for construction management activities on projects to ensure they are on time, budget, schedule, cost, and project performance to ensure the requirements for the contract. Projects may include large scale tribal, casino, hotel, entertainment, retail, restaurant, parking or other mixed-use venues. Will include major and minor remodels, property and office renovations and new construction projects within and related to the casino facilities and hotel properties. Responsible for assisting in the planning and direction of the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction of construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages and administers project controls, cost, and performance activities and procedures. Provides oversight management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization. Performs key role in project planning, budgeting and identification of resources needed. Reviews and approves project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking costs and minimizing exposure and risk in the project. Ensures that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.

2. Communicates effectively with contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. Oversees the coordination of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers. Monitors the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis including visiting the work sites utilizing a company vehicle and hold regular status meetings with all sub-teams.

3. Prepares and submits budget estimates, regular progress and earned value analysis and cost tracking reports. Maintains strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards. Performs regular, periodic inspection of construction sites.  Inspects and reviews projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

4. Ensures effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation. Assures that internal controls are in place at each step of the process. Identifies the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Serves as a key link with clients and review the deliverable prepared by team. Prepares contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, suppliers and subcontractors.

5. Develops and implements quality control programs. Takes actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. Investigates damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure proper procedures are being carried out.

6. Plans, organizes and directs activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities and systems. Evaluates construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans. Assists in developing specifications for construction, repair and modification projects for the purpose of providing them to architects, contractors, specialists, construction management firms, etc. for selection and awarding of contracts. Writes requests for Proposal and Requests for Quotes.

7. Coordinates capital construction activities ensuring that all phases of construction project are completed within specifications and with minimal disruption to the Reservation or Casino. Prepares bid analyses when required and be able to objectively prepare vendor recommendation action items for approval and contracting. Monitors project activities ensuring objectives are achieved within budget and timeframes and in compliance with established requirements. Prepares written materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Reviews a variety of construction-related information ensuring completeness of records.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in architecture, development, Engineering or Construction Management is required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive responsible experience on a Construction Management team supervising or managing high impact construction projects is required.

• Experience in large remodel and casino-based projects is highly desired.

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

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