Project Manager – Project Management

Oversees, manages and supervises construction projects, including all of the administrative details and processing of project elements at all MGE properties.

• Creates detailed project budget, schedule and execution plans for all projects at all MGE properties

• Presents detailed cost model to senior management

• Directly manages the Field Construction staff

• Leads consultant and contractor selection process with input from others, as appropriate

• Continuously evaluates design, seeks input from MGE Operating teams and leads value engineering effort, when required

• Responsible for delivery of all assigned projects

• Under the direction of the Director, responsible for performance and coordination of project team (including MGE Field staff, Consultants, Contractors and MGE operational groups) and ensures that the team delivers project to the quality agreed, on time and budget without negatively impacting operational team

• Plans and monitors the assigned projects to ensure that they are on track and works with management to create corrective action plans and  implements them to ensure success

• Tracks Project costs on Project Tracking Report to ensure that all potential costs are forecasts

• Conducts regular (at least monthly) reviews of Project Tracking Report with operational groups and Project team to validate and assess that all potential costs issues are reflected

• Provides detailed information on issues or major risks to Project management

• Plans, leads and facilitates construction and project team meetings

• Maintains detailed records of all meetings and documents, plans and manages archiving in accordance with MGE’s archive policy

• Assists operating departments with Project commissioning, punch list completion and warranties

• Oversees turnover to operations including Punch List management

• Manages financial close out of project

• Assists the Director, as needed

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field

• Five years of experience in project management with at least three years of experience as a Project Manager responsible for all aspects of the development, design and construction of a mixed-use casino project

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing all facets of project implementation

• Must have knowledge and experience with permitting, regulatory and legal requirements associated with the development, design and construction of large mixed-use casino projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project software 

• Basic understanding of the MGE budget process

• Knowledge and experience with project management software programs such as Prolog, PMWeb or Primavera

• Thorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment

• Project estimation process and guidelines

• Knowledge of MGE corporate and department policies and procedures

• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time

• Must be able to walk around construction work areas; loose, sloped and unleveled ground

• Some overnight travel is required for this position

• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours