Construction Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska

INTRODUCTION

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world. ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, supervises and coordinates (usually through the superintendents) activities and personnel concerned with rural Alaska construction of sanitation and health facilities.

Responsibilities

- Participates in design review of engineering plan sets, and in the development of construction project activities to include organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
- Delivers high quality finished projects on time, within budget, according to approved plans, and in compliance with safety program requirements.
- Works with Construction Leadership to establish construction priorities.
- Responsible for managing construction activities in coordination with superintendent to meet project deadlines, budgets, and in compliance with approved plans.
- Participates in design reviews.
- Manages and oversees the completion of material take-offs, construction cost estimates, and procurement activities.
- Responsible for project construction scheduling, including pre-construction, construction and post construction phases.
- Manages construction staffing needs, and coordination of heavy equipment, tools, and safety equipment needs.
- Prepares and updates project construction budget and reports.
- Monitors project construction activities performed by ANTHC, Tribal Health Organizations (THO), and private contractors, including construction inspection, testing, testing certification documentation, and system commissioning of the finished product (plumbing, electrical work, buildings and structural work).
- Coordinates and manages logistics of materials and equipment to and from project sites.
- Coordinates acquisition of the project office and/or lodging for project staff.
- In conjunction with DEH safety personnel and construction superintendents, coordinates and prepares written project safety plans using the ANTHC Safety Guidelines and assures regulatory compliance.
- Coordinates, manages and documents the pre-final, final, and warranty inspections.
- Reviews record drawings to ensure completeness.
- Responsible for establishment of proper insurance policies, employee payroll and hiring documentation with regard to local force account construction labor force.
- Prepares payroll estimates for establishment of workmen’s compensation insurance.
- Manages completion of periodic review and reconciliation of financial data to ensure proper job cost coding of construction expenditures.
- Evaluates field and office staff performance goals including budget, schedule and safety.
- Analyzes construction costs for use in estimating future project costs.
- Performs ongoing quality assurance activities during construction projects constructed by ANTHC, THO, local communities and private contractors.
- Confers with supervisory personnel, contractors, design engineers, and technicians to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, design changes, and construction problems.
- Provides progress reports to Construction Leadership and project managers.
- Provides direction, and guidance to assisting staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

- Knowledge of reading, comprehending and communicating technical information to others using documents, drawings and interpersonal skills effectively.
- Knowledge of and ability to read engineering plans, contracts, and material specifications.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and use construction job cost accounting data.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to the construction industry.
- Knowledge of construction cost estimates, materials, methods, tools, construction management and project scheduling.
- Knowledge of all applicable building and trades codes, formal training and experience in construction project management, cost estimating, and scheduling.
- Knowledge of developing and overseeing systems for coordination of equipment, personnel and long lead material procurement.
- Skill in excellent verbal communication, written communication, and organizational skills.
- Skill in computer usage (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Project software programs).
- Skill in learning other software for use in tracking and cost estimating.
- Skill in reading and utilizing Safety Data Sheets and communicating potential hazards to staff as necessary.
- Skill in managing heavy construction equipment on construction job sites.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Eight (8) years of experience in construction administration or construction management, INCLUDING two (2) years construction experience in Alaska. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Training or experience in project management or scheduling.
- Bush Alaska and arctic experience.
- Experience in the fields of building construction, heating and ventilating, carpentry, plumbing, heavy equipment operation, electrical wiring, and earthwork.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

- Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications.
- American Institute of Constructors (AIC) “Certified Associate Constructor” or “Certified Professional Constructor.”
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) “Certified Construction Manager.”
- OSHA certification for Construction Health and Safety.
- HAZWOPER Certification.
- Mechanical or Electrical Administrator certificate.
- Plumber or Electrician Certificate of Fitness.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Must be able to obtain an Alaska Drivers License within six (6) months of hire.