Project Manager, Civil & Marine division - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

 

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and closeout of civil construction and infrastructure projects throughout Alaska, with an emphasis on remote and logistically challenging environments.

 

The Project Manager provides overall leadership for project safety, quality, schedule, cost, contract administration, procurement, personnel, subcontractors, and client relationships. The position works closely with NCC's project teams, estimating, accounting, project controls, equipment, logistics, and marine operations personnel to ensure projects are safely and efficiently delivered.

 

NCC's Civil & Marine Division frequently operates in remote locations. As such, the Project Manager will work closely with our Marine Operations Manager to coordinate transportation, the shipment of cargo, equipment mobilization, material delivery, seasonal access, and other logistics necessary to support project execution throughout Alaska.

 

NCC's current marine activities are primarily focused on marine logistics and transportation rather than traditional marine construction. Marine construction experience is not required. Candidates with relevant marine construction experience may have an opportunity to help develop and expand that capability as the Division's business grows.

 

*This position is located in Anchorage, AK with frequent travel to various project site locations across the state as needed*

Responsibilities

Project Management and Execution:

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual performance.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource requirements.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, proposals, and other project documents to identify requirements, risks, opportunities, and potential changes.
• Coordinate project personnel, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, equipment, materials, and other resources required for successful execution.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues that may affect cost, schedule, quality, safety, or client satisfaction.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients, project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal support departments.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout requirements are completed accurately and timely in accordance with established NCC, client, and industry standards and procedures.

 

Contract Management:

• Develop project budgets and establish cost-control processes in accordance with established standard and procedures.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, revenue, cash flow, and forecast-to-complete performance.
• Review and approve project invoices, subcontractor pay applications, vendor invoices, and employee timekeeping as appropriate.
• Identify, document, price, negotiate, and administer change orders and other changes to project scope.
• Maintain awareness of project profitability and proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities to Division leadership.
• Support contract compliance and ensure project activities are performed in accordance with contractual requirements.

 

Preconstruction & Business Development:

• Support estimating, proposal development, bid reviews, project planning, and project startup activities.
• Assist with development of project execution strategies, schedules, logistics plans, resource plans, and procurement strategies.
• Support development of subcontractor and vendor relationships and solicitations.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective clients and help identify future project opportunities.
• Participate in lessons-learned activities and continuous improvement of NCC project delivery processes.

 

Remote Alaska Logistics & Marine Coordination:

• Coordinate project mobilization and demobilization activities, including transportation of equipment, materials, personnel, and cargo to remote project locations.
• Assist with logistics planning addressing marine transportation, air transportation, trucking, staging, cargo handling, seasonal access, weather, and other site-access constraints.
• Coordinate with NCC's Marine Operations Manager and/or third-party marine transportation providers to support project requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of loading, unloading, staging, and delivery activities to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Identify weather, seasonal, transportation, access, and supply-chain risks and develop practical mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor logistics costs and transportation schedules and incorporate logistics requirements into project budgets and schedules.

 

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and develop project management and field personnel through clear expectations, accountability, communication, and mentorship.
• Assign responsibilities based on project requirements and individual capabilities.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, Engineers, Project Coordinators, and support Divisions to maintain effective project execution.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce development and, consistent with NANA's mission and company objectives, maximize opportunities for shareholder participation and development.

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Travel to project sites as required to support project execution.
• Represent NCC professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and Division's objectives.

Qualifications

Note: Candidates who do not fully meet every minimum qualification outlined in this job description may still be considered for an interview and, if selected, may be offered a position at a level aligned with their experience and qualifications.

 

NCC is committed to identifying individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, mindset, leadership potential, willingness to learn, and commitment to their development. We believe in growing talented professionals into the future project managers and leaders of our organization. Successful candidates will have opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and advance their careers as NCC and the Civil & Marine Division continue to grow.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a relative field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, project management, civil construction, infrastructure, logistics, or related industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, and personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction project execution, contract administration, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and change management.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and other project documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, field personnel, management, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use project management, scheduling, estimating, accounting/job-costing, and project controls systems.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

 

Preferred Requirements:

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience with federally funded construction, project management, civil construction, infrastructure, logistics, or related industrial operations.
• Experience with federal, state, municipal, mining, oil and gas, transportation, or other industrial clients (USACE, Federal, or State agency project experience preferred.)
• Experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects in Alaska.
• Experience with remote Alaska construction and project logistics.
• Experience supporting marine transportation, cargo operations, vessel logistics, or remote mobilization.
• Experience with project estimating, proposal development, and business development.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, HCSS, HeavyBid, Trimble WinEST, Bluebeam, or similar project management and estimating systems.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant professional certification.
• Marine construction experience is preferred but not required.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The Project Manager works primarily in an office environment but will regularly visit active project sites and may work in remote locations throughout Alaska.

 

The position requires the ability to travel by commercial and small aircraft, vehicle, vessel, or other transportation methods as project conditions require. Project sites may involve exposure to extreme cold and heat, precipitation, wind, uneven terrain, construction equipment, moderate to high noise levels, and other conditions typical of civil construction and remote Alaska operations.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

NCC offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including discretionary bonus and merit opportunities, 401k, paid time off (if offered in position), and comprehensive federal employee health benefits. Employees also benefit from career development and advancement opportunities across NCC and the broader NANA organization.

 

Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

 

Leadership – Builds trust, establishes clear expectations, develops people, and holds teams accountable.

 

Project Management – Effectively manages scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, resources, and contractual requirements.

 

Financial Acumen – Understands project budgets, cost forecasting, commitments, cash flow, change management, and profitability.

 

Problem Solving – Anticipates issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical solutions.

 

Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, employees, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.

 

Decision Making – Makes timely, informed decisions and understands the consequences of those decisions.

 

Customer Focus – Builds productive client relationships and understands client expectations.

 

Adaptability – Performs effectively in changing, uncertain, and logistically challenging environments.

 

Safety & Quality – Leads by example and actively promotes safe, high-quality project execution.

 

Teamwork – Works effectively across operations, estimating, accounting, project controls, equipment, logistics, marine operations, and other NCC functions.

 

Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to improve project delivery, processes, systems, and organizational capabilities.