Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Project Administrator
Closing Date: 07/22/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-587
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Tribal Projects Development
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Rd.
Area of Interest: Construction
Salary/ Hourly Rate: 3556,957.
00-$83,957.
00/Year
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Project Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of projects that include the planning, coordination,
monitoring and implementation of Capital Projects and construction for services and, programs, for departments
and the Community. The primary responsibility is the documentation of all procurement acts and the successful
Completion of approved project undertakings for the appropriate District within the Gila River Indian Community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for maintaining all required reports, ?les, and documents (i.e., vouchers, receipts, authorization
forms, memorandums, bids and quotes, etc.) pertaining to utilization of special occasion ?inds through the
procurement and utilizations act, including daily chronological reports on project administration activities.
Ensure that accounting system is accurate, timely and complete; including both project and accounting
principles (i.e., cuff account).Evaluate all business and project transactions involving special funds related to the implementation of
services, programs, capital projects and construction.Overall responsibility for communication with the Department Director and other Community Of?cials
pertaining to the progress of projects.Attend all community meetings as required; prepare administrative reports and special project status reports
and makes presentations as required before committees, departments and the Community.Serve as a liaison to oversee construction and home maintenance projects to ensure accuracy and completion
of work.Prepare and maintain accurate, secure, and con?dential recordkeeping system for reports and ?les pertaining
to procurement/purchase, administrative action and other documents as required.Serve as liaison between departments, entities and Community members to perform ?inctions of the job.
Respond to inquiries concerning bids, quotations, and other incidental contracts.Responsible for ?nancial and compliance reports of federal, state, and community requirements as related to
project administration.Supervise assigned staff.Evaluate all business and project transactions involving special funds related to the implementation of
services, programs, capital projects and construction.Provide project administration and management for repair and restoration projects and develop cost estimates.
Provide technical assistance in project worksheet development for District and departments.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of and experience in accounting procedures and reporting systems.Knowledge of experience in construction and project management.Knowledge of computers and computer operations.Knowledge of economic, educational and social problems of Native Americans.Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community and its procurement regulations.Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to direct independent research to analyze the results and to develop clear and logical recommendations.
Ability to negotiate favorable conditions with contractors, vendors, and potential associates.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community employees, Community
Of?cials and the public.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Associates degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, construction,
engineering, or a closely related field and a minimum of four (4) years experience in a planning, development
review or construction project management environment and which includes two (2) years of supervisory
experience, OrHigh School or GED and six (6) years experience in a planning, development review or construction
management environment and which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.Bachelors degree preferred.ADDITIONAL REE QUIREMENTS:Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Required to a pass background check.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 07/22/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-587
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Tribal Projects Development
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Rd.
Area of Interest: Construction
Salary/ Hourly Rate: 3556,957.
00-$83,957.
00/Year
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Project Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of projects that include the planning, coordination,
monitoring and implementation of Capital Projects and construction for services and, programs, for departments
and the Community. The primary responsibility is the documentation of all procurement acts and the successful
Completion of approved project undertakings for the appropriate District within the Gila River Indian Community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for maintaining all required reports, ?les, and documents (i.e., vouchers, receipts, authorization
forms, memorandums, bids and quotes, etc.) pertaining to utilization of special occasion ?inds through the
procurement and utilizations act, including daily chronological reports on project administration activities.
Ensure that accounting system is accurate, timely and complete; including both project and accounting
principles (i.e., cuff account).Evaluate all business and project transactions involving special funds related to the implementation of
services, programs, capital projects and construction.Overall responsibility for communication with the Department Director and other Community Of?cials
pertaining to the progress of projects.Attend all community meetings as required; prepare administrative reports and special project status reports
and makes presentations as required before committees, departments and the Community.Serve as a liaison to oversee construction and home maintenance projects to ensure accuracy and completion
of work.Prepare and maintain accurate, secure, and con?dential recordkeeping system for reports and ?les pertaining
to procurement/purchase, administrative action and other documents as required.Serve as liaison between departments, entities and Community members to perform ?inctions of the job.
Respond to inquiries concerning bids, quotations, and other incidental contracts.Responsible for ?nancial and compliance reports of federal, state, and community requirements as related to
project administration.Supervise assigned staff.Evaluate all business and project transactions involving special funds related to the implementation of
services, programs, capital projects and construction.Provide project administration and management for repair and restoration projects and develop cost estimates.
Provide technical assistance in project worksheet development for District and departments.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of and experience in accounting procedures and reporting systems.Knowledge of experience in construction and project management.Knowledge of computers and computer operations.Knowledge of economic, educational and social problems of Native Americans.Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community and its procurement regulations.Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to direct independent research to analyze the results and to develop clear and logical recommendations.
Ability to negotiate favorable conditions with contractors, vendors, and potential associates.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community employees, Community
Of?cials and the public.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Associates degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, construction,
engineering, or a closely related field and a minimum of four (4) years experience in a planning, development
review or construction project management environment and which includes two (2) years of supervisory
experience, OrHigh School or GED and six (6) years experience in a planning, development review or construction
management environment and which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.Bachelors degree preferred.ADDITIONAL REE QUIREMENTS:Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Required to a pass background check.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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