Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Reports to: Vice President
Status: Regular Full-Time Exempt
Location: Anchorage or Fairbanks Alaska (Frequent travel to rural villages)
Compensation: $110000 - $130000 DOE

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of multiple rural Alaska renewable energy projects within the Renewable Energy Systems portfolio. This role provides leadership from initial contract alignment through project commissioning and closeout. Responsibilities include budget management subcontractor oversight village and stakeholder coordination logistics and freight planning and on-site execution supervision.

The ideal candidate is detail driven confident working in field environments and adept at managing subcontractors and diverse stakeholder groups. Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in remote or rural locations is essential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion Aleut Energy values: Integrity Teamwork Quality Innovation Compassion and Sustainability.
• Lead rail belt and multiâvillage renewable energy projects from contract execution through final commissioning.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules milestones and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineering procurement construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure IssuedâForâConstruction (IFC) packages are complete prior to mobilization.
• Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and manage project budgets cost tracking and forecasting.
• Monitor costâtoâcomplete and maintain margin discipline.
• Approve and track purchase orders and subcontractor invoices.
• Manage change orders and ensure proper documentation and cost recovery.
• Provide regular financial reporting to executive leadership.
• Select coordinate and manage subcontractors.
• Oversee scope execution safety compliance and schedule adherence.
• Conduct regular field reviews and performance evaluations.
• Ensure subcontractor alignment with project standards and quality expectations.
• Serve as the primary project contact for village leadership and local stakeholders.
• Coordinate use of village resources including equipment facilities and workforce.
• Maintain professional communication with relevant representatives.
• Ensure expectations timelines and responsibilities are clearly communicated.
• Plan and oversee all freight staging and mobilization logistics.
• Coordinate barges air freight and overland transport schedules.
• Ensure materials arrive complete on time and within budget.
• Track longâlead items and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Prevent costly remobilizations through disciplined preâplanning.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes safety requirements and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate documentation reporting and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated budget management experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors in remote or rural environments.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy systems electrical infrastructure or utility scale solar preferred.
• High competency in scheduling tools and project management software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage both executive and community level conversations.
• Ability to anticipate logistical challenges unique to rural Alaska.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills under field conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Seven or more years of progressive project management experience.
2. Demonstrated success delivering construction infrastructure or energy projects.
3. Experience managing project budgets exceeding $1M.
4. Bachelors degree in engineering construction management business or related field or equivalent experience.
5. PMP certification preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in Alaska and rural Alaska villages.
• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations or tribal organizations.
• Renewable energy or electrical contracting experience.
• OSHA training and strong safety leadership background.

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• PaidTime Off
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision foremployeesand qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefitsAleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Aleutis an equal opportunity shall select train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality attitude education and experience so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation national origin religion marital status changes in marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability age status as a disabled veteran special disabled veteran Vietnam veteran and all other eligible veterans or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

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