Project Manager Civil Engineering Division

This class is the fourth of five levels in the Planning & Development series. Incumbents oversee the researching, planning and construction of new housing developments for a specified region or territory and oversee the work of lower-level Development staff. Responsibilities include oversight of projects from start to finish, reviewing, planning, organizing, and approving the projects to be included in Indian Housing Plans;

conducting site feasibility studies; preparing bid documents and conducting bid openings; coordinating the work of contractors; establishing budgets and accounts; inspecting construction to ensure compliance with building standards and preparing recommendations; and approving contractor payments.

The Project Manager is distinguished by its lead level responsibilities and the responsibility for adefined region. Safety is a critical factor with NHA and all employees will adhere to Safety Policies and ensure Safety is how we perform our duties.

• Oversees the housing projects from start to finish, which includes planning, organizing and inspecting the work of lower level staff;
  reviewing and approving project plans; conducting site feasibility studies; preparing bid documents and conducting bid openings;
  coordinating the work of contractors; and monitoring and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Communicate with
  stakeholders, and ensure the projects are on time, on budget, and within scope of work.
• Gathers and analyzes data for use in a housing development plans; prepares related maps and/or graphics; writes summaries and/or
  conclusions based on findings; monitors housing projects and development plans.
• Coordinates the inspection of construction projects with applicable staff and/or external contractors, vendors, engineers, and/or
  architects. Inspects construction sites to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Monitors planning compliance with internal
  and external rules, regulations, and codes.
• Monitors, review, and ensure operational budget is within the the establishing budget amount; accounts;
  Approve contractor
  payments.
• Reviews development plans and recommends specific solutions for project designs related to area of assignment; integrates plans
  among and between adjacent developments and finds alternative solutions to complex capacity and design problems.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Facilities planning terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques;
• Construction principles and practices;
• Material composition and strength;
• Project management principles;
  
  Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Budgeting principles;
• Computers and related software applications.
• Reading maps and scales;
• Applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations;
• Preparing operational records and reports;
• Relating planning needs with impacts of planned developments;
• Conducting research;
• Maintaining operational records;
• Monitoring and establishing budgets;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers,supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor's degree in planning, construction management, project management, or related field; and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the assigned position.

NHA is an EOE/ADA/V/NP/Federal IP Employer