Procurement/Capital Improvements Manager

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages all phases of capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, design, procurement, permitting, construction, inspection, and project closeout.
• Captures project schedules, milestones, contractor activities, and project deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Conducts project inspections, monitors construction progress, and ensures compliance with approved plans, specifications, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identifies project risks and develops solutions to minimize delays and maintain project schedules.
• Develops Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid specifications, and procurement documentation for capital projects.
• Captures contractor and consultant selection processes while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement regulations.
• Administers contracts, change orders, project documentation, and project records throughout each phase of construction.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, develops, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff for continual improvement.
• Develops and monitors project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts to ensure projects remain within approved funding.
• Aids with capital improvement planning, infrastructure budgeting, and departmental capital budgets.
• Reviews project costs, prepares financial updates, and identifies budget impacts or funding concerns.
• Serves as the primary point of communication for project stakeholders, including school leadership, Tribal departments, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and presents project updates, timelines, budget reports, and status presentations to the Board of Directors, Tribal Council, and organizational leadership.
• Collaborates closely with Public Works, Finance, Planning, and program leadership to support successful project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing capital improvement or construction projects, preferably within a governmental, Tribal, educational, or public sector environment.
• Experience overseeing project budgets, contractor performance, procurement processes, and construction activities.
• New Mexico Chief Procurement Officer certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License.
• Working knowledge of procurement regulations, construction administration, project budgeting, and applicable Tribal, State, and Federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present project information to executive leadership, governing boards, and Tribal Council.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with contractors, consultants, Tribal leadership, and internal departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management, procurement, and financial software.