Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Acts as the Owner’s representative for all Tribal Capital projects. In coordination with the CEO and Casino COO, responsible for planning and supervising a wide range of hospitality construction projects ($10 to $250 million) from start to finish. Must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best, cost-effective results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Develop bidding strategies and contract formats. Review, approve and execute all projects contracts and purchase orders for compliance with Tribal policies and objectives.
• Participate in Design Development providing the necessary liaison, when required, between preconstruction department and the owner.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performances standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Plan, organize and staff key field office or management positions. Actively lead internal team(s) that focuses on continuous improvement of the business.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget. Coordinate the preparation of the schedule and long-term planning.
• Evaluate construction progress and team performance to ensure projects are built on schedule and with in budget.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect Tribal interests: review and approve budgets, cost reports, owner’s reports, expenses, etc. Perform the final review of internal items such as Cost Analysis Worksheets, Monthly Billing to Owner, Master Cost Breakdown, General Conditions Estimate, Labor Cost Report, and Monthly Reports.
• Coordinate, manage and supervise the work of subordinate project managers and support staff. Provide support, direction and encourage training subordinate team members.
• Oversee completion of project close-out.
• Represent the Tribe in project meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to all members of project team.
• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor and vendor relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct involvement in all facility operations and construction as required.

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Confidential and Sensitive information.

SIGNATORY ABILITY

HR Related Forms

Construction Related Forms

Purchase Requisitions

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive construction management with at least 10 years construction project management related experience. Hotel/casino construction management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery in the skills of project management.
• Demonstrated mastery in these areas, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety/insurance ability to communicate, both written and oral.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic revenue models, P / L, and cost-to-completion projections.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the capital budgeting process required. Able to interpret regulatory codes and standards, technical plans and operating instructions, and schematic drawings
• Demonstrated success in managing large, single construction projects/phases and multiple Project Managers.
• Must have strong communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must me able to stand, move and work throughout the

office area and properties, including walking up to 1 mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work

station for the duration of the shift. Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment.

Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.