The primary focus of this position is to participate and lead Civil Engineering projects, primarily those in the transportation and aviation industry. Position will also be responsible for the marketing and growth of transportation and aviation engineering projects and services. This individual will coordinate closely with the Civil Department lead for support and staffing across the larger Transportation Market segment.

• Administers and coordinates project contracts with NANA legal and contracts departments.
• Develops and manages project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provides project monthly reports on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently and/or one or more larger projects
• Supports and follows company QA/QC and HSE processes.
• Assembles and manages project teams.
• Manages and is responsible for all aspects of the project over the life of the project (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
• Leads proposal pursuits and marketing efforts for transportation (road and aviation) projects and other civil engineering projects as required.
• Supports the continued growth of Kuna, fostering open communication, teamwork and work sharing.
• Creates a positive working environment including proactive communication and mentoring of junior staff.
• This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. PE required.
• Minimum 10 years successful and progressive experience in providing engineering consulting support to variety of clients across civil engineering disciplines, especially for transportation/aviation projects.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years project management experience and team management.
• Experience with planning, design, permitting, and project management.
• Knowledge of ADOT&PF staff, standard specifications, design manuals, procurement procedures, transportation plans, and issues.
• Knowledge of Alaska public funding processes and funding sources.
• Working knowledge of regulations and design standards for transportation and aviation projects.
• Knowledge of remote Alaskan transportation project requirements
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Demonstrated track record with management program to complete project on time and on budget.
• Proven track record within Alaska leading and managing projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple and complex projects in diverse areas.
• Experience with ADOT & PF personnel & regions preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.
• Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.
• Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.
• Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
• Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally.

Competencies

• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Mines first-hand customer information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients.
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.