Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Project Manager is a full-time position serving the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (“Tribe”) and requires expertise in environmental project management, infrastructure coordination, and federal grant compliance. The primary responsibility is to lead permitting, engineering design, construction, and inspection activities for the Tribe’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award. The Project Manager oversees all phases of the CPRG project delivery, ensuring alignment with Tribal priorities, grant requirements, and technical specifications. This includes coordinating with Tribal departments, contractors, engineers, permitting entities, and inspectors to ensure successful implementation. As the Tribe continues to grow, the Project Manager may also support additional infrastructure and environmental projects, helping to coordinate permitting, construction, and inspection efforts that advance the Tribe’s broader environmental and community development goals. The Project Manager is organized under the Land Resources Department and reports directly to the Land Resources Director or other management designee. The Land Resources Department operates within Sustainable Resources, which encompasses the MEPA departments (Water Resources, Land Resources, and Fish & Wildlife) and is led by the Chief Sustainability Officer. The incumbent must demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the needs, interests, and sovereignty of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and be dedicated to advancing the Tribe’s environmental, cultural, and operational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field) • Minimum three (3) years of professional experience managing infrastructure, environmental, or construction projects funded by federal grants. • Strong knowledge of environmental action planning, pollution reduction strategies, and environmental policy frameworks. • Strong working knowledge of permitting processes, engineering design standards, and construction management practices. • Familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software tools. • Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners. • Experience conducting site visits and managing contractor compliance with design and construction specifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field. • Prior experience managing EPA-funded or other federally funded environmental infrastructure projects, particularly CPRG or related initiatives. • Experience working with Tribal governments or Indigenous communities. • Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements, infrastructure resilience strategies, energy transition policies, or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking and reduction measures. • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus but not required. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Environment: Based on Miccosukee Tribal lands, primarily at the Miccosukee Tribe Administration Building, 20 miles west of Krome Avenue on Tamiami Trail. Work is primarily performed in an office setting but may require occasional travel to field project sites, regional meetings, or outdoor work in varied environmental conditions for inspections and public engagement activities. • Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Responsibilities – CPRG Implementation: • Serve as the primary point of contact for all CPRG-related permitting, engineering design, construction, and inspection activities. • Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of CPRG-funded projects across Tribal Lands. • Collaborate with Tribal leadership, departments, and external partners to ensure that CPRG project activities support the Tribe’s environmental goals, infrastructure priorities, and long-term sustainability efforts. • Ensure timely and effective execution of CPRG activities, including the preparation and submission of project deliverables and reports, in coordination with the Grants Department. • Manage project budgets, ensuring expenditures are tracked and aligned with Tribal and federal requirements, in coordination with the Grants Department and Finance Department. • Administer all project compliance and reporting requirements under the EPA’s CPRG program, including maintaining documentation, facilitating audits, and tracking performance metrics. • Ensure project activities comply with all applicable federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, and maintain appropriate documentation for audit and reporting purposes. Project Oversight and Coordination: • Coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, engineers, and technical experts to ensure design specifications, permitting conditions, and construction standards are met. • Manage and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance activities. • Conduct on-site inspections and site visits to verify compliance with approved engineering designs, permit conditions, and construction timelines. • Facilitate communication among Tribal departments, contractors, and Tribal permitting entities (such as the Miccosukee Environmental Protection Agency departments) to resolve project challenges and ensure alignment with Tribal goals. • Support procurement activities related to project construction and services, ensuring compliance with the Tribe’s Procurement Policy as well as all applicable federal procurement requirements. • Coordinate with contractors and training partners to support workforce development activities associated with CPRG-funded projects, ensuring that opportunities for apprenticeships and training align with project implementation schedules. Reporting and Compliance: • Prepare progress updates, reports, and presentations for Tribal leadership and funding agencies. • Ensure that all project activities maintain compliance with applicable environmental regulations, grant requirements, and Tribal codes. • Maintain organized project records, including but not limited to permitting documents, contractor deliverables, inspection reports, budget tracking files, and documentation related to labor standards (Davis-Bacon) and domestic sourcing (BABA) requirements. • Participate in quarterly management team and community meetings (if assigned) to provide technical updates on project milestones, construction progress, permitting status, and other key activities. Additional Responsibilities: • As needed, provide project management support for other Tribal infrastructure and environmental initiatives beyond CPRG, assisting with permitting, engineering coordination, construction oversight, and inspection efforts to support the Tribe’s broader environmental and community development goals. • Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

$75,000 – $100,000 annually