Director of Special Projects

SUMMARY

The Director of Special Projects is responsible for managing and coordinating strategic projects across the Bering Straits Regional Holdings portfolio, with a primary focus on regional infrastructure and logistics operations. This position reports directly to the COO and serves as the main point of coordination between internal stakeholders, external contractors, customers, and other entities. The role requires frequent travel to Nome, Alaska, and occasional time spent on-site during field seasons. This individual will lead complex initiatives from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Project Management & Execution

• Coordinate and manage all phases of project execution, from planning and procurement through closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, external subcontractors, prime contractors, and customers.
• Monitor project milestones, schedules, and deliverables, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain visibility on site operations to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Operations & Oversight

• Oversee asset procurement, fleet readiness, and site logistics.
• Track material availability and lead procurement coordination in collaboration with internal teams.
• Ensure project execution aligns with contractual obligations, schedules, and performance expectations.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Track budgets, financial forecasts, and job cost data.
• Monitor margins and cost controls, reporting issues and recommending corrective actions to the COO and CFO.
• Coordinate with the finance team on monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely billing, revenue recognition and collection from customers.
• Participate in development of annual project budgets.

Contract & Compliance Support

• Coordinate with legal and contracts departments to ensure proper contract execution, compliance, and documentation.
• Review contract deliverables and support issue resolution with subcontractors and external customers.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication & Coordination

• Facilitate regular project status updates with executives, general managers, and stakeholders.
• Develop internal reporting tools and dashboards to track project KPIs.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and timely, including schedules, cost data, and field logs.
• Serve as the central point of contact for communications across all project stakeholders.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in project management, ideally in marine or infrastructure environments
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and procurement background
• Experience working in remote or logistically complex environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in project management software such as Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, especially during field season
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with construction projects in rural Alaska or similar remote loca