Program Manager 03945 NWGC

Location: Idaho Falls Idaho
Title: Program Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial military and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region Inc. (CIRI) an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work skills expertise and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented motivated and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Program Manager manages programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with company objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs directs and coordinates program activities and leads a team responsible for specific functions or phases of programs. Assists in capture and proposal activities related to assigned program(s) including identifying and pursuing relevant opportunities and developing cost strategies proposals technical approaches estimates budgets schedules and resource plans for future work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise and manage a portfolio of related task orders projects and/or programs within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in construction contract bidding by attending pre-bid meetings performing site investigations soliciting subcontractor and/or supplier quotations developing construction strategy and recommending appropriate mean and methods for execution compiling quantities availability and cost of materials needed for the project and participating in the review of bid documents to assess completion and accuracy before submittal to contracting agency.
• Reviews drawings blueprints specifications and other contract documents to plan for project assignments and oversee the development of project work schedules to complete all phases of the project.
• Communicates and coordinates all aspects of the construction project with suppliers subcontractors construction employees other supervisors customers and clients.
• Prepares pre-construction submittals interim reports and final reports and submits to the client inter-acting with the client as necessary to gain approval.
• Consistently monitors and evaluates project production and oversees project employee workload planning and scheduling to efficiently complete project assignments.
• Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials supplies equipment and services needed for project completion.
• Consistently reviews cost projections and monthly cost to complete reports to ensure that project costs are within budget and makes appropriate production adjustments as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for employee compliance with the Health and Safety site plan takes corrective action when necessary and ensures that site accidents and injuries are promptly investigated and that investigation reports are completed and provided to the health and safety specialist within mandated timelines.
• Regularly meets with clients and regulatory agency personnel to discuss and resolve project problems or issues.
• Regularly meets with project superintendent to review construction progress and budget to date.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the owner contracting agency design professionals building officials and local businesses.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project strategies and provide mentorship to junior-level staff in the area of project management.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a Subject Matter Export (SME) on projects and task orders. Experience and expertise with civil and vertical construction projects is desirable.
• Coordinates with designers and operations team to ensure proper implementation of design with project constructability.
• Interfaces with clients owners and end users including Department of Energy USACE and DOD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience. Project management experience for vertical and civil construction projects is highly desirable.
• Federal government contract and project experience
• Possess at least seven (7) years of relevant construction experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years. Relevant experience includes but is not limited to experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry with at least one (1) project with a size of $10 million or greater or significant experience managing multiple task orders per calendar year.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstration of successful performance as a Project Manager on medium to large-sized vertical and heavy civil construction projects
• Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of construction methodologies and can estimate self-performed features of work.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team make decisions solve problems exercise good judgment work under pressure work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff and clients as well as outside business associates.
• Ability to utilize multiple word-processing and database applications including MS Office applications Word Excel Access as well as Adobe Acrobat etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately follow instructions/schedules/timelines and handle multiple priorities.
• Create monitor and modify the progress of the schedule continuously
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Develops the progress schedule with the Superintendent and Project Controls
• Participates in scope reviews of the various bid packages
• Thorough familiarity with the general contract requirements with the ability to identify changes conflicts etc.
• Works with the Superintendent to develop and administer the site utilization program site services security arrangements and other facilities and arrangements necessary for appropriate service to the construction effort
• Identifies field-construction and work-sequence considerations when finalizing bid package purchases
• Enforces all regulatory base and company specific safety rules
• Performs job site inspections for both quality and safety
• Significant experience with earned value reporting baseline management and work breakdown structures
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately follow procedures and schedules and prioritize multiple tasks
• High degree of sensitivity and ability to maintain confidential client and employee information
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Project)
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a strong work ethic and values that are above-reproach
• Strong organizational interpersonal skills

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to obtain L clearance
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT-compliant documentation at the time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit them from gaining access to military installations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety course is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires a combination of sedentary work and physical workload. While performing sedentary duties of this job the employee will be sitting for short periods of time and using hands or fingers for the purpose of typing while conducting work. While performing physical workloads the employee will be exerting up to a negligible amount of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading; specific physical requirements include but are not limited to sitting walking talking hearing and performing repetitive motions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment consists of being indoor and outdoor. It includes travel to project sites and satellite offices supporting projects within multiple the event of being outdoors may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.