Job Description

Summary

Responsible for planning, executing, finalizing of projects according to strict guidelines, and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The project manager will also define the project’s objectives, and oversee constructability, quality control, and safety thought out the project’s duration.

*This position is located at Red Dog Mine, AK*

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to completion.
• Define project scope and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear manner.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposal and recommended subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Implement project safety programs, and fosters safety education.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client.
• Ensures that the projects meet or exceed goals established in the plans.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Mobilizes company resources through effective liaison with support departments, other offices or subsidiaries to create project teams capable of completing effective quality of work.
• Works with other project individual managers to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Advises client and company management of such changes.
• Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Is responsible for successful completion of major project.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or relevant work experience will be considered.
• Five (5) years of construction project management work and demonstrated management experience delivering major capital projects.
• Knowledge of Accounting software; Contact Management systems; Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the location, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification . 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.