Construction Project Manager (Federal)

Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation

The Role

Overview

Manage federal construction projects, finances, safety, and client relations at JBLE.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial management
  • cost estimating
  • schedule management
  • document control
  • quality control
  • site visits

Tasks

-Manage project financials, including preparation of budgets, forecasts, monthly revenue and margin tracking, cost reports, cash flow, and over/under billing analysis. -Conduct and participate in pre-construction, progress, and close-out meetings; perform site visits to assess existing conditions and client requirements. -Ensure strict implementation of the Quality Control Plan and enforcement of the Site Safety and Health Program, including accident prevention, hazard analysis, and compliance with substance abuse policies. -Assign, supervise, and support project staff and subcontractors; adjust staffing levels as workload requires. -Develop and manage detailed project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and work packages; review specifications, drawings, and submittals to confirm accuracy and alignment with client expectations. -Direct and maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, progress reports, schedules, meeting minutes, close-out documents, and As-Built drawings. -Coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal staff to ensure smooth execution of definable features of work. -Lead project, client, and staff meetings; document discussions, decisions, and action items, and ensure follow-through on commitments. -Oversee subcontractor procurement, including scope development, site visits, proposal evaluations, negotiations, agreements, and buyout activities. -Ensure full compliance with contract requirements, corporate policies, and all applicable safety and quality regulations, including OSHA, USACE, EM 385-1-1, and HSEQ programs. -Support business operations by contributing to yearly budgets, revenue forecasts, and workload planning. -Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of federal construction projects to ensure timely completion, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. -Serve as the primary point of contact with government representatives; respond promptly to inquiries, instructions, and contract modifications.

Requirements

  • primavera
  • osha 30
  • usace
  • 5+ yrs
  • leadership
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance. -Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles. -Ability to obtain/maintain site or base access, including background and security checks and clearance requirements for federal projects. -Visual acuity to read drawings, perform inspections, and review detailed documentation. -Proficiency with project management software (Primavera/RMS/RS Means) and MS Office Suite. -Valid OSHA 30-hour construction safety course card, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. -Knowledge of construction and safety standards and regulations including, but not limited to: CFR 1910, CFR 1926, OSHA, EM 385-1-1. -Valid Driver License -Knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, cost control, and testing procedures. -High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred). -Varying weather, including rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold. -Ability to use hands to operate computers, phones, and other office or field equipment. -Familiarity with quality control, safety, and environmental requirements on federal projects. -Ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and adapt to evolving project requirements. -5+ years of relevant experience in construction as a superintendent, QC manager, project manager, or engineer on similar projects (ex: vertical construction or renovations). -Valid First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. -Strong understanding of federal construction contract requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and USACE/NAVFAC processes. -Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a federal construction environment. -Ability to climb stairs or ladders and conduct site walkthroughs in unfinished or outdoor areas. -Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move materials or equipment up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. -Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. -Ability to walk, stand, climb, and otherwise navigate active construction areas safely. -Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with government representatives, subcontractors, and stakeholders. -Previous USACE/NAVFAC experience preferred.

The Company

About Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation

-Begun as a village corporation in 1973 under ANCSA to serve the Inupiat people of Kotzebue. -Operates subsidiaries including KIC Construction, Logistics, Facilities Management, and Midnight Sun Global Services. -Provides community-focused retail services alongside technical contract work. -Runs summer youth hire initiatives, employing approximately 18 teenagers annually. -Has supported pandemic-response scientific staffing for FDA research on COVID and Ebola.

Sector Specialisms

Government Services

Petroleum Exploration

Emergency and Natural Disaster Response

A & E Services

Design/Build

Building Renovation

Road Development & Maintenance

Civil Construction

Environmental Services

Civil Construction

Vertical Construction

Gravel Mining

General Construction

Trade Contracting

Sustainment

Restoration

Modernization Projects

Commercial and Residential Leasing

Facility Improvement/Maintenance

Logistics Services

Supply Chain Management

Transportation

Warehousing/Leasing Services

Project Management

IT Engineering and Integration

IT Security Engineering

Security Clearance

-must pass background and security checks for site/base access. -may be required to undergo drug/alcohol testing and motor vehicle records check.