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Job Title: Project Manager/Quality Control

Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Development Director plans; organizes and manages task and resources to accomplish a defined objective, usually within constraints on time and resources.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License
• Five years experience supervising employees
• Ten years related experience in construction. College degree can be substituted for four of the ten years. Experience cost estimating, construction math and materials take-offs from plans & specs.
• Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.
• Experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, RS Means estimating and related programs

Desirable:

• Yup’ik speaking preferred
• Knowledge of HUD, NAHASDA, AHFC, CFR’s and Alaska Construction techniques.

Job Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, hire, fire and evaluate the Field Project Superintendents(FPS)
• Supervise Quality Control for your assigned projects
• In conjunction with FPS, supervise, hire, fire, and evaluate the season Force Account Staff
• Break assigned projects into easily manageable tasks, schedule tasks, communicate with the team, and track tasks as work progress
• Plan, manage, and close out projects through to completion & occupancy. Work with designated Development Warranty Officer when needed to accomplish this.
• Manage projects in regard to time frame, funding limits, procedures, staffing and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Implement Housing Authority’s and HUD’s procurement and inventory control policies.
• Monitor budgets weekly with the team and Development Director.
• Prepare reports and schedules for Development Director.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to deal with the public and other employees with courtesy, tact and good judgement.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages, and make other arithmetic and algebraic calculations.
• Knowledge of pertinent computer programs normally used in construction such as MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Project and photographic programs.
• Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interation with employees and client interactions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Communicate changes and progress, respond promptly to customer needs, meet commitments, assess own strengths and weaknesses, strive to build knowledge and skills, build morale and provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Job Enviroment:

Regular travel by small aircraft, and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold, and wet or humid conditions, and occasional exposure to moderate heights and loud noise.

Job Physical Demands:

Lift/carry more than 50lbs, walk, climb or balance, kneel, crawl, talk, and hear. Close, distance color, peripheral and depth vision.

Job Title: Secretary / Receptionist, On-Call

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Housing Management, provides front desk reception and support to all departments.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
• Two years of experience in a high-volume customer service in an office environment.

Desirable:

• Yup’ik speaking preferred.
• Two years of experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.

Job Duties

• Answer all incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate department and employee.
• Greet all incoming visitor and direct them to the appropriate employee.
• Receive, open, date stamp and distribute all incoming mail.
• Receive, record, and deposit incoming tenant, homebuyer payments and receives housing applications.
• Type and verify authorization signature on purchase orders and travel requests for all departments.
• Maintain pending Travel Authorizations files for all departments.
• Ensure outgoing correspondence is properly metered for the post office.
• Maintain supplies and contact repairman for maintenance and repairs on general office equipment.
• Track and order general office supplies, such as paper and envelopes.
• Provide clerical support for other departments as needed.

Job Environment & Physical Demands

Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Other Information

In addition to the essential duties listed above the Secretary / Receptionist is expected to:

• Demonstrate efficient time management and prioritization of workload daily with frequent interruptions.
• Work independently and with other employees with clear effective communication.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all programs and client information.