PCD Assistant Director​/Construction Manager

Job Title:
Assistant Director/Construction Manager

Department: Planning & Community Development

Reports to: Director Of PCD

FLSA Status: Exempt

TS Range: 13/14 DOQ ($56.92)

Opening Date: January 23rd, 2026
Closing Date: February 6th, 2026

The Assistant Director is a key leadership role responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Tribe’s built environment, infrastructure, and utilities. This position serves as the Tribe’s primary Construction Manager, leading multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of complex projects, including new construction, remodeling, and renovation of buildings, facilities, roads, and utilities. The Assistant Director provides high-level technical expertise, manages professional consultants and A&E firms, and supports the Director with departmental administration and staff performance management.

This position functions as the Planning and Community Development Director in the Director’s absence.

• Construction & Project Management
• Project Lifecycle Leadership
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  Lead the Project Management Team from initial feasibility studies and design deliverables through construction, final inspection, and project close-out.
• Procurement & RFP Preparation
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  Prepare comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for construction and professional consulting services.
• Technical Inspection
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  Conduct visible inspections of buildings and underground infrastructure to identify deficiencies; ensure work meets plans, specifications, safety standards, and building codes.
• A&E & Consultant Oversight
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  Manage and direct the activities of architects, engineers, and consultants throughout the project duration to ensure adherence to schedule and scope.
• Contract Administration & Management
• Contract Generation
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  Lead the development and drafting of complex construction contracts and professional services agreements in coordination with the Legal Department.
• Administration
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  Administer and monitor construction contracts to ensure that costs, timing, and specific contract requirements are met.
• Change Management
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  Evaluate and negotiate change orders, manage contract modifications, and resolve contract disputes to protect the Tribe's interests.
• Financial Review
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  Review construction invoices and verify progress before recommending payment; ensure federally funded projects comply with payroll and reporting requirements.
• Regional Planning & Tribal Representation
• Transportation & Housing
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  Represent the Tribe in regional planning efforts and committees focused on transportation, housing, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Inter-Agency Coordination
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  Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate infrastructure initiatives and address community development needs.
• Policy Advocacy
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  Advocate for the Tribe’s interests in regional planning forums to ensure alignment with Tribal goals and sovereignty.
• Director Support & Staff Performance
• Performance Management Support
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  Support the Director in managing and evaluating staff; provide input on performance reviews, identify staff development needs, and foster a productive work environment.
• Acting Leadership
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  Function as the Planning and Community Development Director and assume all departmental authority and responsibilities in the Director's absence.
• Emergency Operations
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  Develop and implement emergency and contingency operations plans for utilities and facilities, supporting the Tribe’s Emergency Management Program.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:
Master's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field, plus five years of professional experience in leadership and large-scale…