What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Projects position at Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)?
Summary
The Director of Special Projects is responsible for managing and coordinating strategic projects across the Bering Straits Regional Holdings portfolio, with a primary focus on regional infrastructure and logistics operations. This position reports directly to the COO and serves as the main point of coordination between internal stakeholders, external contractors, customers, and other entities. The role requires frequent travel to Nome, Alaska, and occasional time spent on-site during field seasons. This individual will lead complex initiatives from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Project Management & Execution
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Required Qualifications
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.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The Director of Special Projects is responsible for managing and coordinating strategic projects across the Bering Straits Regional Holdings portfolio, with a primary focus on regional infrastructure and logistics operations. This position reports directly to the COO and serves as the main point of coordination between internal stakeholders, external contractors, customers, and other entities. The role requires frequent travel to Nome, Alaska, and occasional time spent on-site during field seasons. This individual will lead complex initiatives from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Project Management & Execution
- Coordinate and manage all phases of project execution, from planning and procurement through closeout.
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, external subcontractors, prime contractors, and customers.
- Monitor project milestones, schedules, and deliverables, taking corrective action when necessary.
- Maintain visibility on site operations to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Oversee asset procurement, fleet readiness, and site logistics.
- Track material availability and lead procurement coordination in collaboration with internal teams.
- Ensure project execution aligns with contractual obligations, schedules, and performance expectations.
- Track budgets, financial forecasts, and job cost data.
- Monitor margins and cost controls, reporting issues and recommending corrective actions to the COO and CFO.
- Coordinate with the finance team on monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Ensure timely billing, revenue recognition and collection from customers.
- Participate in development of annual project budgets.
- Coordinate with legal and contracts departments to ensure proper contract execution, compliance, and documentation.
- Review contract deliverables and support issue resolution with subcontractors and external customers.
- Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate regular project status updates with executives, general managers, and stakeholders.
- Develop internal reporting tools and dashboards to track project KPIs.
- Ensure project documentation is accurate and timely, including schedules, cost data, and field logs.
- Serve as the central point of contact for communications across all project stakeholders.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in project management, ideally in marine or infrastructure environments
- Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget
- Strong budgeting, scheduling, and procurement background
- Experience working in remote or logistically complex environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to work cross-functionally
- Proficient in project management software such as Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently, especially during field season
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with construction projects in rural Alaska or similar remote locations
- Familiarity with federal, municipal, or tribal contracting environments
- Alaska CESCL, OSHA 30, or similar certifications
- DBIA or PMP certification
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.
- Position requires regular travel to remote project sites including Nome and other locations.
- Work will be split between an office setting and field environments including construction zones.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, walk on uneven ground, and work in inclement weather conditions.
- Extended hours may be required during critical phases of project execution.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.