Assistant Director - Residential Capital Construction

The Tribal Community Development departments are dedicated to serving the Seminole Tribe of Florida by providing well-planned communities, high quality construction projects including housing, government, business and recreational facilities, as well as fulfilling transportation, water and waste management needs. Through coordinated partnerships with various federal agencies, our goal is to ensure that we maintain the integrity of the Seminole lands and culture as we move the Tribe forward in these areas. Learn more at https://tcd.semtribe.com/

The typical schedule is on-site Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with flexibility to be on-call for afterhours. This position is based at the Hollywood Reservation located at 5700 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314 however is considered Tribal-Wide so as-needed you will need to visit other Reservations in Florida, including going out to Okeechobee, Clewiston, Immokalee, Tamiami Trail, Tampa and Lakeland. We'll try to factor the additional drive time into your work schedule so it can mainly be day trips, but on occasion there may be an overnight stay.

Position Summary

The incumbent assists the Director in planning, directing, and coordinating the operations and services of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Residential Construction & Development Department. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, developing policies and procedures, managing resources, and overseeing complex construction management activities. The role ensures the effective integration of stakeholders, Tribal departments, and subject matter experts for the successful delivery of Tribal Capital Projects. The individual provides leadership and technical guidance to project managers and staff, assists in setting departmental priorities and project assignments, develops workflow management systems, and supports personnel supervision and development. Independent judgment is exercised in planning, organizing, and coordinating a diversified workload.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, or a closely related field is required. Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the design, construction and management of construction projects is preferred. A strong combination of education and experience in Civil Engineering may be considered. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

About STOF

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail). With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations.

The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm plus on call for afterhours. This position is based at the Hollywood Reservation located at 5700 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33134 however since it's considered Tribal-Wide, as-needed you'll drive out to other Reservations in Florida including Clewiston, Okeechobee, Immokalee, Tamiami Trail, Tampa, and Lakeland. Are you ok with the schedule and the commute?
• Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses like the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate department, position, and employment dates.
• Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• residential construction or civil engineering: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• proficient to fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

• State of Florida General Contractor’s (GC) License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person