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Company Description
Mallard Duck Bay Enterprises, LLC (MDB) is Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Certified, Small HUBZ, Disadvantaged Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) owned company specializing in Federal Government Contracting. MDB’s specialties are Construction Contracting, Construction Management and Facilities Support Services, which includes services that support in-facility operations. MDB was established in 2009 as a subsidiary of Chignik Lagoon Native Corporation, a village corporation founded in 1973 and formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
Chignik Lagoon is a small salmon fishing community on the Alaska Peninsula. The Native Corporation comprises approximately 200 shareholders with strong ties to the land they have survived off of for generations. We are united behind the single objective to build profitable and sustainable businesses that will support a community of self-sufficient shareholders in the land they inhabit.
CLNC and MDB share a common purpose of ensuring their shareholders and tribes prosper through the core values of loyalty, integrity and respect. At MDB, we strive to build trusted business relationships, prioritizing contract performance over price and maintaining a culture of safety and employee satisfaction.
MDB is a relatively new company, however, we have a supportive board, strong leadership, a solid balance sheet, and an excellent relationship with Bristol Bay Native Corporation (our regional ANC). The General Manager will be instrumental in building MDB’s backlog, establishing practices and procedures, developing MDB’s brand and client relationships and will be essential in ensuring MDB has one of the best company cultures in the country. This position will also have a role in the development of other 8(a) companies for the parent.
Job Overview
The MDB General Manager (GM) position is responsible for conducting the day-to-day operations for the company and guiding MDB through successful operations and growth as an SBA 8(a) federal government contractor, subject to the supervision and control of their parent, Chignik Lagoon Native Corporation (CLNC) and the respective Board of Directors (BOD). MDB is a growing company exploring development of multiple lines of business and contracting opportunities. The GM will manage all current and future operations and staff, guided by CLNC’s mission statement and values, so experience in business administration, project management, construction and government contracting are a must. This position will execute business development strategies, develop and submit contract bids, identify and solicit contracting partners and help build a resume of work for MDB.
This position is also responsible for the management oversight and operations of construction and facility maintenance projects in multiple locations, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and governmental regulation.
This position requires an individual who is highly goal-oriented and self-managed. The GM must be able to establish and maintain professional relationships with all clients, partners and subcontractors. The GM champions the corporate culture and operates with high ethical values, with transparency and with respect. The GM ensures MDB maintains high social responsibility where MDB does business and is an advocate for the economic viability of its shareholders. The GM further establishes and maintains relationships with other Native Corporations, Tribes, regional and state-wide community and social organizations, local, state and federal agencies and public bodies, and other partners.
Major Responsibilities

• Represent CLNC and Mallard Duck Bay (MDB) in all interactions by living and breathing the company values and working with integrity.
• Manage day-to-day operations of MDB, including hiring, managing and developing staff.
• Responsible for the overall management and operations of construction and facility maintenance projects, including duties as detailed in the Senior Project Manager Job Description.
• Develop strategic and operational plans and budgets, including an annual budget, with methods to track, measure and report performance results against established goals, including quarterly progress reports to the CLNC BOD.
• Establish and implement business operations policies and procedures necessary for MDB to become and stay operational, including but not limited to accounting processes, establishment of bank accounts and management and use of lines of credit, personnel guidelines and benefits, 8(a) filings and compliance, budgeting and any others needed in support of meeting company objectives.
• Engage in business development and build a resume for MDB that will support its efforts to successfully bid and contract for 8(a) and other small-business contracts in the future; this includes identifying and successfully obtaining and executing projects and business opportunities with the potential to lead to long-term relationships, developing partnerships, establishing and improving client relationships, and soliciting and executing projects that generate revenue within the company’s budgetary goals.
• Negotiate contracts and other agreements on behalf of the company as directed by CLNC or its BOD.
• Develop and maintain a positive company brand by enforcing ethical business practices and fostering positive professional relationships through collaboration with MDB employees, customers and related organizations.
• Promote MDB’s mission and foster a company culture that emphasizes trust, respect, transparency, communication, integrity and safety; this culture should be evident in all areas of the GM’s leadership, including relationships with personnel, clients and partners.
• Attend telephonically CLNC’s quarterly board meetings and attend shareholder and committee meetings as needed.
• Meet company objectives for diversification, growth, profitability, shareholder hire, development and advancement, lands and culture.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all federal, state and local requirements, as well as maintain best practices around policy and contract compliance, insurance and bonding levels, and all other business functions.
• Perform such other duties as authorized or directed by CLNC and/or the BOD.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience; or a 4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience overseeing strategy, operations, business development, and finance in a small to medium-sized company or start-up, or other related similar experience; and progressive construction project management experience with successful profit and loss responsibility for local or regional construction office or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience successfully managing federal contracts with different agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Navy (NAVFAC), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing staff and subcontractors.
• Progressive experience as an independent business leader.

Required Knowledge or Skills

• Well-rounded organizational knowledge; understands the mission and strategic plans, the structure, culture, as well as the regulatory, industry, and economic issues affecting the organization; understands the competitive market in and outside of Alaska and landscapes expansion opportunities and industry developments.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills; complex problem solving and ability to consider and weigh different options and make decisions based on available information; attention to detail; strong analytical skills; ability to multitask, think innovatively, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines, be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Strong communication skills including reading comprehension, active listening, and ability to convey information effectively in writing or verbally.
• Strong contract administration and project management skills, including experience managing all aspects of multiple simultaneous projects of all sizes.
• Direct experience with and established relationships with Federal clients.
• Excellent client management/stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent computer and other business technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, AMS Project, QCSM, Primavera P6 or equivalent, Adobe Acrobat, and accounting software.
• Ability to adapt positively to evolving and changing work environment, situations and direction.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including company, state and federal requirements and those affecting Alaska Native Corporations.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Ability to occasionally travel elsewhere in Alaska and the Lower 48.

Preferred Knowledge or Skills

• Experience with corporate board, business operations and investments.
• Experience with diverse business processes, financial statements and strategy development, including budgets and long-range plans.
• Expertise in government services work in facility maintenance, janitorial, administrative, IT or landscaping or any other federal contracting services work.
• Contacts with clients or partners that could lead to sole source contracts soon after hire.
• Preferred expertise in construction project management.
• Knowledge of the SBA 8(a) program.
• Strong financial and business foundation knowledge.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Preferred Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) knowledge and/or experience with Alaska Native Corporation.

Training Requirements
Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• OSHA 30
• QCSM training through the Corps of Engineers
• IEEE Certificate.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary to light physical workload that requires but is not limited to the ability to walk, lift, grasp, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions.
• Able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Must be able to travel via airplane, car, rail, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits
This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Pay $115,000 - $145,000 per year
CLNC and MDB offer a flexible benefits package that includes Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and a 401(k) plan.
EEO Statement
Mallard Duck Bay Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. As an Alaska-Native owned company, Mallard Duck Bay Enterprises LLC grants employment preference first to Chignik Lagoon Native Corporation shareholders, their spouses or descendants and second, to Alaska Natives, who meet the qualifications of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing day-to-day operations of a company, including hiring, managing, and developing staff?
• Have you overseen strategy, operations, business development, and finance in a small to medium-sized company or start-up?
• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, AMS Project, QCSM, Primavera P6, or equivalent software?
• Are you familiar with compliance requirements for company, state, and federal regulations, especially those affecting Alaska Native Corporations?
• Have you worked independently and unsupervised in previous roles?
• Are you able to occasionally travel within Alaska and the Lower 48 as part of your job responsibilities?
• Do you have any of the preferred certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30, QCSM training through the Corps of Engineers, or IEEE Certificate?
• Can you perform the physical demands of the job, including sedentary to light physical workload, close visual acuity, and occasional travel?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• managing federal contracts with NAVFAC, USACE, and USDOT?: 5 years (Preferred)
• managing staff and subcontractors: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anchorage, AK 99503