Clerk of the Works

Closing date: August 26, 2026

Job Code: 11-9021

Salary: $62,067.20 - $106,225.60

Status: Full Time, Exempt, Term (through February 2028)

Department: Planning & Infrastructure

Location: Planning & Infrastructure Office

Reports To: Capital Projects Manager

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: No

Background: Standard

SUMMARY: Plans, directs, oversees, coordinates, inspects material and work, and reports activities of designated construction project(s) to ensure that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s interests, goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule and budget and according to contract documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following.

Assist design professionals and the owner to review project proposals and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures to accomplish project, and allotment of available resources for various phases of project.
Attend meetings with the contractors regarding project progress and requirements, funding requirements, Tribal policies that relate to project, and overall expectations.
Assist with requests or approvals for amendments to, or extensions of contracts by helping architect, contractor and Tribal personnel prepare change orders.
Review contract documents, architectural drawings and specifications to maintain familiarity with the project.
Conduct daily on-site observations and progress inspections to determine conformance of work, materials and equipment with contract documents, including safety standards.
Ensure tests required by the contract documents are appropriately performed and observed.
Assist with budget management and schedule, complete daily inspection reports, attend weekly and/or bi weekly meetings, and report project progress to Capital Projects Manager.
Help the contractors and design professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
Review contractor's applications for payment with design professionals and Tribal personnel.
Collect all warranties, certificates and maintenance operation manuals at project close out phase and deliver documents to design professionals.
Serve as a liaison between the contractor, owner and design professionals; maintain a professional relationship with each.
Comply with Federal, State and Tribal legal requirements by studying existing legislation, enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on actions needed.
Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Ability to oversee a major construction project through all phases of construction.
Ability to interpret and understand AIA contracts, blueprints and similar construction documents.
Familiarity with construction management software, general computer software programs, construction materials, means and methods.
Working knowledge of building materials, components, systems and quality standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree or Diploma from a certified trade school with minimum of five (5) years of experience in the development and implementation of construction projects.

Seven (7) years of work experience in a capacity such as clerk of the works, site superintendent or project manager.

Other Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Procore or similar construction management software.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers’ abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy. 

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.