Construction Project Coordinator (Federal)

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

About the role

This is a federal contracting opportunity that we, the Company, are bidding on and has not been awarded. The availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

We are seeking an experienced Tribal Construction Project Coordinator responsible for reviewing contract plans and specifications for constructability and determining compliance of materials and workmanship by the constructing contractor. Responsible for oversight of construction/renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Must have prior experience working with tribal communities in remote locations.
• Must have 10 years of experience in a construction engineering or technical expertise area.
• Relevant experience in managing residential, commercial, or mixed-use construction projects is highly beneficial.
• Support the construction team with day-to-day operational needs and special projects as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with attention to safety and quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with construction software tools, scheduling applications, and standard office productivity software.
• Support renovation projects from start to finish but not limited to administrative tasks as needed.
• Experience with Federal Construction projects is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years relevant specialized experience in construction and/or the construction management area.
• Prior experience working with tribal communities in remote locations.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Working Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery. This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

• Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
• Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.
• Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
• Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
• Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Home Office Connectivity Requirements

To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes:

• Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload.
• Some positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed.
• Cellular hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection.

Pay

$90k - $105k

Schedule

40+ hours per week

Work Arrangement

Remote