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 package. 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: Remote

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Senior Project Manager to own and manage all aspects of projects to include client relationships, schedules, budgets, and profitability through comprehensive project completion. This role collaborates 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:

• Ensures Tepa Core Values are being practiced by all Tepa staff
• Creates a project schedule in P6 as required
• Establishes a budget based on scope, estimate, and subcontractor quotes
• 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 ERP 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 EVP and/or Operations 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 EVP and/or Operations Manager and staff to ensure Tepa Employees are being treated fairly and their concerns are being addressed
• Works with Human Resources/Recruiting group through hiring and disciplinary process as required
• Has decision making authority at project level as designated by EVP and/or Operations Manager
• Travels to project sites, typically 1–2 times per month, with additional or extended travel based on assigned project requirements as directed by the EVP or Operations Manager.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or similar
• 10+ years of construction project management experience in new and vertical construction, and the design-build construction process
• 5+ years experience working on federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, NPS, or other federal agencies)
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective project management control systems in compliance with contract requirements on USACE and other projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
• Capable of running multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build rapport with field staff, office staff, clientele, Tepa management staff, subcontractors
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Must possess ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Good understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources to assist in quality control management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required authorization to access U.S. military installations and other client/project sites, as applicable to assigned work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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