Milender White is an award winning Colorado-based general contractor providing comprehensive pre-construction and construction management services. Tribal One is a lower 48 Tribal firm with specialized skill in telecommunications and construction and with 8(a) designation. Tah Yas (also an 8(a) designated firm) is a joint venture between Tribal One and Milender White with a mission to provide excellent construction for Federal and other clients.

We actively pursue, train and retain exceptionally talented individuals who are able to support company growth as we continue to win coveted projects. We seek those who desire to perform at high levels on an individual and team basis.

The purpose of the Project Manager is the coordination and completion of assigned projects for construction jobs. Will oversee all aspects of the project including direct communication with owners, contractors, architects, designers, etc., concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling. Assures that the company is represented professionally and efficiently by providing outstanding service.

This role is specifically to serve as a Project Manager for Tah-Yas, a joint venture entity that is focused on government contracts. This job will require travel dependent on the locations of the work being performed. Recent projects have been in Colorado, Wyoming, and Oregon.

Risk Management

• Negotiate solid subcontracts, while minimizing changes to the standard 
• Understand and review the entire owner contract and special owner requirements.
• Use the information from third point to address any areas of risks and forecast realistic budgets
• Ensure every specification section is included in a subcontract (Furnish & Install)
• Select subcontractors that balance low cost vs. performance during buyout
• Ensure all subcontract bonds, insurance and executed contracts are in place prior to starting work
• Assess risk for bondable subcontractors
• Managing the risk of subcontractor defaults via payments, lien waivers and communication with sub tier vendors / suppliers

Financial Management

• Financial responsibility of assigned project.
• Verify a change estimate vs. an Issue. Review and close out change estimates in order of priority
• Set up the original job purchasing schedule and cost control
• Timely and in depth margin analysis and reporting each month.
• Manager pay application process. Follow up on payments
• Work with Superintendent on purchase orders and comparison to budget
• Ensure ALL Issues are entered, tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Review change estimate pricing prior to submitting to owner to ensure it is complete, justifiable and defensible

Staff Development, Mentoring

• Participate in University Career Fairs to Recruit and hire office engineers, field engineers and Interns. Hire staff that fit the company culture and not just the job.
• Review staff workloads, responsibility and capabilities.
• Encourage a fun working environment.
• Conduct annual performance review to direct reports and hold accountable
• Train & monitor teams performance on content and velocity of correspondence
• Coach and train direct reports.
• Encourage time management, organization, and priorities of project staff to help improve work/life balance
• Improve retention through strict hiring, training, mentoring, and personal development.
• Ensure all team members are trained on all tasks given and of systems already in place

Safety

• Perform Safety Walks to build safety culture on projects
• Integrate safety in Buy Out & Project Startup
• Review/support/encourage staff participation in “Safety Training Observation Program” (STOP) Card Program
• Ensure all company meetings start with safety
• Review Orange Report, STOP participation, Volume II and safety score board with project team and hold accountable

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 3 to 7 years field experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Preferred experience working with government contracts
• Experience in the management of government construction projects
• Experience in military construction (including USACE and NAVFAC projects)
• Preferred experience with MATOC and Task Order projects
• Leads and directs the work of others
• The ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion
• Has strong math and analytical skills
• Has a passion for construction, a desire and a natural instinct to build

Visit us at www.milenderwhite.com and www.tahyas.com

Affirmative Action / EOE
Milender White and Tribal One maintain a drug and alcohol free work environment. A drug or alcohol test will be part of the pre-employment screening process or pre-employment physical.