Construction Program Manager

Summary: The Construction Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. This role involves supervising contractors, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining safety and quality standards throughout the construction process.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Select, contract, and oversee contractors for specialized tasks such as painting or plumbing.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop detailed project descriptions and material requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate projects logically, budgeting time to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, regularly communicating budget progress and costs to clients.
• Ensure adherence to budget and make necessary adjustments in response to unexpected complications or issues.
• Plan, organize, and direct construction and maintenance activities for assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations on the jobsite.
• Oversee contract negotiations, revisions, and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve problems, complaints, and construction/design issues.
• Manage actions necessary due to delays, emergencies, or inclement weather at construction sites.
• Submittal & RFI preparation, review, and tracking.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, and workers.
• Actively seek to find new business opportunities for Togiak companies.
• Assist PM's/Superintendents with daily tasks in the field.
• Assisting with assembling project bids and/or change orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, value engineering and estimating).
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure and in response to unexpected occurrences.
• Effective multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with engineering, architectural, and construction drawings.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in construction, particularly heavy civil, railroads, bridges, or marine construction, or combination of a minimum of 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
• Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse and inspect all areas of the jobsite in all weather conditions, involving walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to jobsites up to 80% of the time based on project type and requirement.
• On-call availability to address jobsite delays, emergencies, or bad weather.