Construction Project/Roads Manager

Job Identification:

Position Summary: 

The Construction Project / Roads Manager serves as the primary representative responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcomes of construction projects for the Quapaw Nation. This role also manages the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) and Tribal Transportation Planning funds.

This role oversees all aspects of project and contract management, including risk management, procurement, scheduling, and compliance with grant requirements, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.

       Essential Job Functions: 

• Provide oversight and direction for construction projects in all aspects of contracts and financial responsibilities 
• Assist departments with pre construction activities and workflows. 
• Facilitate the execution of internal and external contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with grant specific requirements, jurisdictional standards, arbitration terms, insurance, bonding, tribal sovereign immunity, liquidated damages, scheduling, project reporting, safety, quality control, cost tracking, and submittal processes.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly pay applications for internally managed construction projects based on approved schedules of values. 
• Review and approve contractor pay applications as the Owner’s Representative for externally managed projects. 
• Coordinate project startup and scheduling with grant departments, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders; issue Notices to Proceed when applicable. 
• Obtain building permits for projects located on trust property. 
• Coordinate across departments to ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained. 
• Oversee all project administration, operations, and close out processes. 
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including schedules, reports, subcontractor documentation, inspections, permits, insurance, financial records, and archives.
• Assist the Nation’s Business Committee in developing and revising the Roads Priority List and related resolutions. 
• Research project requirements, develop scopes of work, and prepare preliminary budgets for new road projects. 
• Draft and maintain the National Tribal Transportation Inventory for Business Committee approval. 
• Develop and manage the Nation’s four-year Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP). 
• Update the 20 year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and submit approved revisions through the BIA. 
• Develop and manage road project budgets and funding. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions: 

• Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as required to support professional development and program objectives.  
• Provide orientation, guidance, and training to volunteers, project partners, interns, and newly hired employees as assigned.

Job Specifications: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively address challenges, solve problems, and motivate team members to meet or exceed expectations. 
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports while effectively prioritizing and delegating responsibilities. 
• Proven ability to manage core functions with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, safety, and timely project completion. 
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in personal computer applications and standard business communication tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must successfully pass a tribal background investigation and drug screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing and qualify under the Quapaw Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.

Experience: 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, transportation project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered based on project size, scope, complexity.

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred or may be substituted with relevant experience.

physical abilities: 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform tasks that require reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, bend and safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work in outdoor environments.

 Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, cold, etc.
• The position may also involve infrequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may reach extremes where hearing protection is required.
• Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Disclaimers: 

This job description encompasses and describes most but not all tasks and responsibilities of the job. The management reserves the right to change the nature of the job and the job description with or without prior warning, as well as to give special consideration to circumstances related to the essential job functions on a case by case basis. The incumbent may be required by the management to perform other duties as assigned. 

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer. PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference in the following order will be provided to qualified members of the Quapaw Nation followed by spouse and caregivers of Quapaw Nation members and then other federally recognized tribes. The Quapaw Nation requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and confirmation of professional references.

      *The Quapaw Nation will not observe a medical marijuana card for any position deemed safety sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Unity Bill).