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Ahtna, Inc. Environmental Project Manager II/Sr - Anchorage - Ahtna Solutions in Anchorage, Alaska

Description

Summary:

Provide overall project management direction on a wide variety of environmental projects, some with construction aspects. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills will be essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. The position is deadline-driven. Project managers must be able to set priorities, take ownership of projects, work efficiently, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment. Project managers must demonstrate innovation, excellent communication skills, and a high level of customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

  • Review and approve detailed project/component-level plans.
  • Manage and oversee projects, including managing the subcontracting process subcontractors' activities; prepare project technical evaluations within his/her areas of expertise; identify and recommend solutions to mitigate issues and problems encountered during various project phases, in accordance with the project scope of work, acceptable code/practices, and Federal and State regulations.
  • Work within and apply Federal and State environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and 18 AAC 75 and 78.
  • Develop and define acceptance criteria for all project phases/key deliverables. Close monitoring of critical milestones and deliverables.
  • Ensure the project stays aligned with the strategic goals and delivers the planned/stated benefits.
  • Provide technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
  • Collaborate with various groups within Ahtna and multiple client organizations.
  • Identify project risks and prepare a risk response plan.
  • Proactive communication of risks to concerned stakeholders.
  • Identify and ensure the resolution of all project-level issues.
  • Manage all communications between internal stakeholders, clients, and third parties.
  • Ensure preparation of various status and progress reports with metrics for various stakeholders.
  • Align all project components and groups to ensure project success.
  • Supervise field staff and possibly tradesmen. Work closely with field team leads and site superintendents in executing a wide variety of environmental and construction activities, overseeing and conducting field quality control functions with field QC staff.
  • Foster a high-performance team environment where diversity is valued, and people are treated with respect and dignity. Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
  • Mentor junior staff.
  • Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and security processes.
  • Prepare and review proposals per RFP and bid documents, including estimating and bid reviews.
  • Apply and review bid estimates for price build-ups such as labor fringe, overhead, GandA, and profit.
  • Prepare and/or review contract deliverables including, but not limited to, product or technical submittals, work plans, site safety and health plans, environmental protection plans, sampling and analysis plans in UFP-QAPP format, and reports. Incorporate aspects from Federal and State environmental guidance in the preparation of project deliverables.
  • Support field staff as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Level Specific Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

Level - II

  • Provide client assistance to program managers; Manage scope, schedule, and budget on medium-sized projects
  • Maintain 2 (two) areas of technical expertise
  • Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
  • Prepare medium-sized task orders and project proposals
  • Project staffing and technical mentoring

Level - Senior

  • Business development assistance to program managers; Manage scope, chedule, and budget on large-sized projects
  • Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise
  • Lead technical project execution and document preparation, senior review project documents
  • Prepare task orders and project proposals
  • Project staffing and technical mentoring

Minimum Qualifications:

All levels:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physical/Environmental Sciences
  • Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, able to drive a company vehicle

  • Experience with Federal and State contracting

  • Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges

  • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Adept at explaining technical aspects of fieldwork to internal and external clients verbally and in writing

Level - II

  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of project management experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience

Level - Senior

  • Five (5) to Seven (7) years of project management experience, specialized training, and/or an advanced degree such as MS may be substituted for work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
  • Experience writing UFP-QAPPS for USACE, AFCEC, and other Federal entities
  • GIS Software
  • Professional Registration such as PE, PG, or PMP
  • Experience with emerging contaminants, such as PFAS
  • Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference:

  • Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

  • Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Working Environment:

  • Generally, indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (incl

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