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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians · 2 months ago

Professional Engineer/Architect - Open Until Filled

Siletz, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$43.95/hr - $43.95/hr

8+ years exp

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is seeking a Professional Engineer/Architect to manage major facilities construction projects. The role involves overseeing engineering assignments, coordinating with various stakeholders, and providing technical support while ensuring projects are completed as planned.

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Responsibilities

Develop, review and monitor engineering, construction and contract documents, including design calculations and sketches, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for Tribal facilities construction projects; provides comments to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding construction and operational aspects of planned contracts

Provide recommendations to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding construction, operations and maintenance of existing tribal facilities

Oversee, coordinate, and participates in developing the annual budget for planning, development and engineering services. Develop concepts and makes recommendations on projects and project costs for future Tribal facilities being considered

Assist in the development of grants for Tribal Community development needs

Attend/direct pre-bid conferences to discuss principal construction features and requirements in terms of methods and equipment

Reviews bids for construction projects and participates in the selection of contractors

Conduct preconstruction meetings; reviews progress schedule and construction problems; coordinates construction activities and requirements with contractors; serves as liaison between the Tribe, contractors, consultants and other agencies to resolve problems and solve differences of opinion; coordinates administrative responsibilities for both Tribal contract work and developer construction of Tribal facilities

Coordinate resolution of issues regarding administration of a contract’s general and special provisions; interprets technical specifications and reviews contractor’s claims, coordinating and recommending resolutions

Prepare and process change orders and coordinate activities with the Planning Director; review contractor/vendor payment estimates/requests and makes recommendations regarding payment. Develop construction status reports; informs contractors of requirements regarding construction schedule, status and progress

Provide technical support and expertise for the Tribe’s construction inspection activities and staff; prepares procedures and specifications for inspection activities and construction requirements

Monitor work in progress, including field investigations, to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; compiles and maintains records of approved projects; and supervises the Planning Technician during assigned monitoring tasks

Coordinate construction project activities with other departments to minimize impact on Tribes operations

Prepare process and maintains a wide variety of special engineering studies, correspondence

Develop, review and monitor activities of the Planning Staff in the absence of the Planning Director

Provide comments to Planning Director and Chief Executive Officer regarding operational aspects of the planning department

Oversee, coordinate and participate in development of the annual budget for the Planning Department. Participate in decisions on what new projects might be considered for inclusion in the planning annual schedule

Coordinates the Tribal Road Maintenance Program and assigns and monitors duties of the Planning Technician

Assists with the development of the Tribal Road Program and Planning Department budgets

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CADD softwareConstruction managementProject managementGovernment contractingTechnical writingSupervisionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management

Civil engineer architect or construction management engineer licensure

At least five years experience with extensive project administration with public infrastructure and site development

Government contracting process required

Project management to include design, construction and contract management

Working knowledge of CADD and project management software useful

Ability to review and prepare plans, specifications; prepare and evaluate engineering studies of projects; perform technical research and analyze engineering and mathematical problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend adoption of effective courses of action

Ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering and surveying problems

Demonstrate technical writing skill sufficient to prepare project specifications, request for proposals, and communication suitable for external distribution

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Tribal Council, groups of managers, Tribal members, consultants, and the public

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence and other written materials

Ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers and convey a positive image of the Tribe

Requires well-developed communications skills to convey technical engineering concepts in layman terms, to facilitate, lead and guide other professional and technical employees, conduct negotiations and work cooperatively with internal and external customers

Ability to train and supervise the Planning Technician in engineering and contracting