Construction Project Manager

Walga MTE is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Construction Program Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for providing programmatic oversight of a project throughout its lifecycle, and taking an active role in all aspects of the process from award to close out. They will manage projects within company and PMO established goals for quality, safety, timeliness, budget, and profitability The Construction Project Manager will report to the Director of Contract Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope including change management and delivery strategies.
• Establish milestones/schedules and monitor progress as needed.
• Review, label, and approve all job costs for payment by project or program.
• Ensure financial information accuracy between program-level and subproject reporting.
• Coordinate the activities of project team members at multiple locations and serve as a liaison for the Director of Contract Operations, site Superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate regularly with client, stakeholders, and management regarding key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
• Conduct cost variance analysis and schedule against baseline values.
• Assist in coordinating staffing needs for projects including equipment requests, timekeeping setup, and onboarding.
• Recommend and execute corrective actions to handle project compliance.
• Support project estimation, proposal development, and business development activities.
• Travel to sites to fill in as Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or Site Safety & Health Officer as needed. 
   

• Apprise project management of projects progress, issues, and concerns.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and company field personnel to mobilize and administer efforts throughout the life of the project.
• Control changes to the cost baseline. Monitor cost performance to detect and understand variances from the cost baseline.
• Maintain the project’s schedule by determining appropriate the resources, quantities, and availability to perform project activities. 

• Communicate regularly with the project manager to provide quality control updates and advise of issues or problems that may affect progress.
• Coordinate, provide oversight, and review outside testing agencies to ensure proper techniques and contract compliance.
• Provide oversight of subcontractor submittals and the submittal register.
• Order and receive needed materials and equipment.
• Coordinate and administer weekly safety meeting and/or identification of safety meeting elements relevant to quality control. 

• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities.
• Supervise and coordinate project emergency action procedures, including work assignments, personnel administration, staffing, and training for emergency contingency plans.
• Develop and administer job site safety and environmental training.
• Complete daily project safety audits, as well as property damage and personal injury investigations.
• Provide oversight to ensure that the project site conforms to all applicable safety regulations.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions. 

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or similar field a plus.
• Current or ability to obtain an OSHA 30 certification, NAVFAC CQM certification, and EM 385-1-1 certification.
• Clear demonstration of the appropriate level of job knowledge based on work experience and timely decision making using sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to identify problems, gathering and analyzing information, and making appropriate recommendations to make a project successful.
• Capable of meeting established goals while ensuring quality of work through accuracy and thoroughness.
• Competency to take independent actions and calculated risks while asking for help when needed.
• Flexible, well organized, and detail oriented, using efficient time management skills to meeting project deadlines and schedules.
• Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Has a working knowledge of computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
• Can work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, heat, and humidity on a regular, daily basis.
• Able to stand, climb, bend, and stoop on a regular, daily basis.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and operate a personal vehicle.
• Use of visual and auditory skills.
• Must be able to pass criminal history background check prior to employment. 

About Walga MTE

Walga MTE provides high quality construction and EPA services to Federal, state, and local governments. Walga MTE is owned by the Modoc Nation of Miami, Oklahoma, a federally recognized Native American Tribe, and is a registered SBA Small Disadvantaged Business and certified 8(a) company.

At Walga MTE, we know employee well-being is important. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Generous PTO Package
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits Effective Immediately (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D 
• 401K and Immediate Company Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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