Job Description

Full-Time | Monday -Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

As the Construction Assistant Project Manager, you will assist the Project Manager in project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, as well as control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with all quality standards and contract documents. You will report to the Project Manager.

Primary Tasks:

1. Provide support to the Project Manager in the oversight of construction projects by overseeing charting project objectives, setting performance requirements, managing construction budget related to each project and coordinate project information among Architects, CM, End-user, Subcontractors, and various other team members.

2. Identify and respond to construction setbacks or delays that may occur, present resolutions and report all incidents to the Project Manager.

3. Respond to construction situations anywhere within the 10 ½ counties of the Choctaw Nation at any time.

4. Conduct on-site observations and inspections and document construction activities including any evidence to ensure CNO & CNCA standards are met.

5. Read and interpret the project’s contract documents and other project related documentation.

6. Implement procedures in order to comply with contractual, legal and OSHA safety requirements and take required action by documenting and correcting issues.

7. Verify quality of materials, equipment, and labor to ensure the Choctaw Nation is receiving the greatest service and materials for the price and ensure they are properly dispersed to meet project deadlines.

8. Communicate to various levels of leadership within the Choctaw Nation, Architects, Construction Managers, and other field employees on construction projects.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

· Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or business or 2 years of directly related experience in lieu of education

· Knowledge of Bluebeam Construction software

· Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in various construction environments.

· Understands contractual, legal, and OSHA safety requirements.

· 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role

· 3 or more years’ experience in Construction accounting including ODPI, GMP, and estimating

1. Provide support to the Project Manager in the oversight of construction projects by overseeing charting project objectives, setting performance requirements, managing construction budget related to each project and coordinate project information among Architects, CM, End-user, Subcontractors, and various other team members.
2. Identify and respond to construction setbacks or delays that may occur, present resolutions and report all incidents to the Project Manager.
3. Respond to construction situations anywhere within the 10 ½ counties of the Choctaw Nation at any time.
4. Conduct on-site observations and inspections and document construction activities including any evidence to ensure CNO & CNCA standards are met.
5. Read and interpret the project’s contract documents and other project related documentation.
6. Implement procedures in order to comply with contractual, legal and OSHA safety requirements and take required action by documenting and correcting issues.
7. Verify quality of materials, equipment, and labor to ensure the Choctaw Nation is receiving the greatest service and materials for the price and ensure they are properly dispersed to meet project deadlines.
8. Communicate to various levels of leadership within the Choctaw Nation, Architects, Construction Managers, and other field employees on construction projects.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
· Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or business or 2 years of directly related experience in lieu of education
· Knowledge of Bluebeam Construction software
· Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in various construction environments.
· Understands contractual, legal, and OSHA safety requirements.
· 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role
· 3 or more years’ experience in Construction accounting including ODPI, GMP, and estimating

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates

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