Senior Project Manager - Construction

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and, subsequently, our Tribe. 

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending, and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: Hybrid - Kansas City, MO

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will own and manage all aspects of projects to include client relationships, schedules, budgets, and profitability through comprehensive project completion. As the Senior Project Manager, you will collaborate with Superintendents, Quality Control Managers, and Site Safety Officers to ensure contractual requirements are met and exceeded. The Senior Project Manager works with and trains other Project Managers to ensure their wealth of knowledge is shared and utilized throughout all projects.

Job Functions:

• Ensure Tepa Core Values are being practiced by all Tepa staff   
• Creates a project schedule in P6 as required  
• Establishes a budget in Deltek within 14 days of award Bid review, drawing review and on-site construction management 
• Manages the project and its development from beginning to end 
• Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables 
• Manages every aspect of the development process including consultants, subcontractors, vendors, specialty contractors, budgets, and internal departments
• Manages each phase of the project including entitlement, design-build, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, billing, and project close out 
• Plans, schedules, and manages project timelines to see all deadlines are met
• Presents reports defining project progress, problems and solutions 
• Performs cost estimating 
• Performs quality control and assurance 
• Performs budget development, forecasting and management
• Establishes site office and communications
• Tracks RFIs
• Evaluates superintendents and QCs 
• Conducts pre-qualification and procurement activities (buyout) of subcontractors
• Ensure project requirements are being met for bonding and insurance per current Tepa standards
• Initiates and works through Cure Process with Subcontractors/Vendors when required
• Verifies Superintendent’s 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule
• Updates and maintains budget in Deltek and delivers reports as required 
• Performs cost and risk analysis and provides recommendations to management
• Maintains open communication with field staff regarding all issues and work to resolutions
• Communicates frequently all project, client, and staff concerns to General Manager 
• Trains Project Managers, Quality Control Managers, Superintendents, and Site Safety Officers as required to ensure project staff meet or exceed Tepa standards
• Works with Proposal Management and Business Development staff to deliver complete proposals on time
• Writes Technical Approaches and other proposal documents as required
• Manages design process on Design Build projects
• Works with General Manager and staff to ensure Tepa Employees are being treated fairly and their concerns are being addressed
• Work with Human Resources/Recruiting group through hiring and disciplinary process as required 
• Has decision-making authority at the project level as designated by the General Manager

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or similar
• A minimum of five (5) years experience specific to the Corps of Engineers
• 10+ years of construction project management experience