Sr. Project Manager

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Feb 26, 2025
TEKsystems has a project manager contract role of 1+ years in Anchorage, AK. Hybrid role of some on-site in the Anchorage office and various sites around the Denali National Park. Our customer is in the hospitality/global attractions industry. They need a project manager to manage a program called Denali 2027, which consists of 3 parts: 1) get their high-margin bus tours back online, up and running inside Denali National Park. 2) elevate and upgrade the lodging experiences (the have one lodge inside the park, another at the entrance to park). 3) re-imagine how their bus tours interact with the lodging, and how the tours run and when they stop at the lodges. 2025 will be a lot more site surveying, planning, developing timelines, getting stakeholders on board, clarifying the vision of the projects, etc. 2026 will be more of the execution of the program. The program is currently funded through 2025 but is scheduled to run through the end of 2026. Also, there absolutely could be an opportunity for this role could go full-time with the customer. The candidate will ideally be located in Anchorage. Fairbanks would be the second choice or somewhere in between. If in Anchorage, the PM should plan to work in the office a couple of days/week if possible. There will be travel to Denali at least a couple of times during the summer, staying probably for about a week at a time. The PM will manage 3rd party vendors, ensure stakeholders (marketing, sales, execs, etc.) are aligned, drive the projects to completion, etc. It would be helpful if the PM has local, Alaska market knowledge, has worked with Federal agencies, regulatory bodies, construction companies, and understands the tourism landscapte of Alaska. Project Manager needs to be very comfortable within functional organizations with groups of siloed stakeholders who don't necessarily talk to each other on a regular basis. The PM should be a champion for the project, needs to get stakeholders engaged with the project so that it continues to move forward, be able to run meetings, etc. The PM will need to partner with the client's 3rd party vendors as well as internal employees. Our client emphasized that the Project Manager needs very good structure and a sound methodology (mixture of agile and waterfall). He/she also needs to have outstanding presentation & communication skills and excellent documentation, along with very sound processes. Solid business analysis skills will also be required. Project description: This will be a transformation of their reservation systems for both their attractions and their lodging. This will be a multi-year program that started this year and continue into 2026 and include 13 attractions that will have this new system. Someone who has worked in the hospitality or tourism industry who's familiar with POS and reservation systems would be ideal. Any type of program experience or experience with intersecting projects who can facilitate collaboration and communication would be ideal (i.e. dependencies on parallel projects). Stakeholders include: executives at corporate office (CFO, CIO, CRO); business owners such as general managers; back office managers, supervisors, sales and support teams. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Work with internal stakeholders to perform due diligence on proposed projects. Create Request for Proposals for design team and contractors. Manage design team to complete comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, timelines, and resource allocation. Work with Internal Stakeholders for internal corporate approvals. Team Coordination: Lead and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Budget Management: Create and monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure financial efficiency. Prepare and present regular budget reports to senior management. Work with contractors to maintain budgets. Schedule Management: Create and maintain detailed project schedules. Track progress and make adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines. Ensure all team members are tracking on schedule. Quality Control: Ensure all construction work meets or exceeds company standards, industry standards and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular site inspections and resolve any issues promptly. Hire outside professionals to conduct quality control testing and inspections. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address any challenges that arise during the construction process. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications. Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders. Contract Management: Oversee the procurement process, including the selection of contractors and suppliers. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships. Review and approve applications for payment and confirm work in place matches application completion percentages and contract requirements. Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards. Ensure all permits required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction are obtained Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, permits, submittals, contracts, as-builts and progress reports. Project Closeout: Manage close out procedures for the project including documentation, inspection approvals, final payments, landlord reimbursements, creation and completion of punch lists. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the hospitality industry and/or Construction Proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from inception to completion. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Exceptional leadership and team management abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Overnight travel will be required several times per month. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with projects in National Parks and remote locations Understanding of Hospitality operations Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Anchorage,AK. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.