Position Summary

Acts as the Owners representative for oversee planning, design, engineering and construction of the development for a period approximately two years or for so long as the project may continue.  Works directly with the Project Development Team, project Architectural/Engineering Firm(s), Construction Management Firm, and Contractors to ensure record maintenance and compliance with construction regulations/specifications.

Communicates directly with contractors/designers concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.  Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provide opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Pueblo of Sandia’s representative for coordination of the project in interactions with Architectural/Engineering Firm(s), Construction Management firm, and General Contractors.
2. Assists in negotiating contract terms and conditions with project Architectural/Engineering Firm(s), Construction Management firm, and General Contractor as may be necessary.
3. Works directly with the project Architectural Engineering firm(s), the Constructions Management firm, General Contractors, and the Development Team.
4. Participates in the development of the initial and revised detailed task descriptions and forecasts the associated technical, manpower, cost and schedule requirements.
5. Measures ad analyzes project performance, plans, designs, drawings, costs, schedules, change orders, and construction related activities as may be needed.
6. Recommends new or revised strategies, goals and objective for the project.
7. Coordinates provision of the infrastructure and transportation access to the site.
8. Coordinates weekly development meeting/presentations on the status of construction, budgets, and other topics, and Tribal Council presentations as needed.
9. Approves when required a Pay Allocation Submittal “RFI & ASI” and other materials as may be required, consistent with the budget.
10. Reviews all related quality assurance, quality control, ad safety plans for the project.
11. Ensures complete project documentation by construction management firm and within the Pueblo of Sandia.
12. Plans, schedules, and supervises administrative and clerical personnel assigned to the Project Office.
13. Implements project office administrative policies, procedures and processes.
14. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.  

 Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1.  Knowledge of general project office, accounting, engineering and design, constructions methods, and post-construction activities.
2. Knowledge or familiarity with real estate development, preferable hotel development, from initial planning to opening; unform building and trade codes; construction terminology, practices processes, including design/build; Indian preference policies in hiring and contracting; tribal laws and regulations.
3. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
4. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
5. Performs a variety of tasks.
6. Leads and directs the work of others.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
7. Ability to plan, develop and review project budgets and project cost elements.
8. Knowledge and ability to work with CPM or PERT project scheduling methodology and computerized applications with the ability to plan and implement such work schedules.
9. Ability to communicate understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
10. Ability to deal effectively with contractors, staff, and the general public.
11. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
12. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and initiative in handling routine problems.
13. Ability to work off and unusual hours, weekends and overtime as may be required.
14. Ability to exercise sound personal management practices and exhibit a strong motivational commitment to the organization.
15. Knowledge of Microsoft office such as Word, Excel and other software necessary to perform the duties of the job.  Must be familiar with AutoCAD or similar applications. 

   Education And Experience  

Required

1. High School Diploma, GED Certification or equivalent.
2. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture, or elated field from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years’ experience in the field. Any combination or education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eleven (11) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
3. Two (2) years (minimum) project manager experience.

Preferred:

1. Project Management Institute Certification.

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

                    Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

                                                 Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required

1.  Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with a significant amount of time spent outdoors on the project site.
2. Work hours subject to change with extended hours of work often required.
3. Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work long hours under stressful conditions.
4. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm, smoke, common colds, influenza, dust odors and elevated noise levels.
5. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.

The Content Of This Job Description Does Not Restrict Management’s Right To Assign Or Reassign Duties And Responsibilities To This Job At Any Time.

The Job Description Reflects The Assignment Of The Essential Functions Of The Current Position But Does Not Prescribe Or Restrict Tasks That May Be Assigned. The Essential Functions Are Specified But Are Subject To Change At Any Time For Various Reasons, Including Management Discretion.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Reserves The Right To Make Changes To The Job Description Whenever Necessary.

Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Pre Employment Drug And Alcohol Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.  Drug And Alcohol Screening Will Continue Through Post Hire Testing To Be Conducted By A Third Party Random Number Generator.  Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Criminal Background Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (Eoe). Qualified Applicants Are Considered For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State Or Federal Law.