Construction Team Lead

Summary

• This position is rotational - centered in Prince William Sound, predominantly in the Village of Chenega. Transportation, housing and meals will be provided with varying rotation duration based on the program needs.
• Join a company with Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Work in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Chenega Corporation is looking for a Construction Lead to support the Native Village of Chenega in rural, remote Alaska. Provide the experience, knowledge and technical skills to manage and carry out remote construction projects in Prince William Sound.
• Take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to be part of the Chenega team to work in conjunction with the Tribal Administrator, Chenega IRA Council, and Chenega RDG Team as they work to carry out the company mission and values.
• Our company offers employees a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork and recognition for performance. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employees' knowledge, critical thinking, and determination to innovate scalable solutions for our clients.
• The primary activities of this role will be in the field and require extensive knowledge and performance of common construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in completing challenging and rewarding construction projects to include field work and onsite administrative duties.
• Direct employees, subcontractors, and vendors in onsite execution of projects.
• Manage projects to include assignment of work orders, assist in development of project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate job site safety issues and execute job site safety plans for construction projects to maintain a safe work environment for employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Responsible for material planning, procurement, and mobilization.
• Administrative duties include but are not limited to daily job reports, planning, budgeting, and other project documentation as required.
• This position is remote and rotational. The schedule is to be determined but will be a multi-week rotation
• This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities and provides supervision to contract employees assigned to work on projects that fall directly under the responsibility of this position
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of five years' experience in the construction industry with in-depth knowledge of all common vertical construction phases
• Experience in rural operations and construction preferred
• Valid U.S. driver license
• Maintains a favorable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Proficient in use of common trade tools and equipment
• Competent in use of technology
• Ability to read and follow construction prints/plans
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Council members, the Tribal Administrator and Council staff, village residents, Chenega Corporation staff, vendors, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to organize time efficiently, work with minimal supervision, be self-directed, work independently, and be able to make independent decisions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to improvise and adapt to the challenges presented in a remote environment.
• Successful applicant must have excellent organization, and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The position also requires a high level of sustained physical exertion. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will normally work in field construction site environment, with frequent exposure to varying degrees of inclement weather. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.