Design & Construction Management

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Staff:

T. Peter Mills

Program Manager

Keli Hagen

Governance Project Manager

Debbie Sharp

Governance Project Coordinator

Marjorie Baseballe

Governance Project Coordinator

Ron Wrolson

Gaming Project Coordinator

Stephen Healy

Cost Analyst

Dan Kain

Cost Analyst

Barbara Loucks

Administrative Assistant

Phone:

(253) 573-7800

Mailing Address:

3009 E. Portland Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98404

The Tribal Council established the Department of Design and Construction Management during the spring of 2007 to provide design and development services for governance and gaming construction projects.

Mission

The department is to provide services to the Council and community which include: project management for the cost-efficient and timely identification and contracting with architects and related consultants together with construction companies for the development of Tribal projects. By way of example, the department is working on the development of the Fife EQC Hotel and Casino Expansion, the Elder’s Activity Center, the Community/Multi-purpose Facility, the Children’s Service Complex and the Jail and Justice Center. In addition, the department works with Tribal governmental departments on transportation and utility developments to ensure appropriate capacities for safe access to new projects. The identification of and contracting with all consultants, is guided by an open, transparent, and written procurement process.

Motto:

Let’s Rock and Roll.

Accomplishments

  • Implementation of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Design and Construction
  • Procedures Manual that governs procurement, contracting, project management and fiscal accountability.
  • Established an on-going pro-active Team Based working relationship with Tribal Administration and Gaming Management for the design and construction of Facilities.
  • Coordination and support to the Tribal Council, Finance Office and Legal Department in the development of documents to secure the funds for development of new facilities.
  • Identification and contracting with architects for the Fife EQC, I-5 area Master Planning, The Elder’s Activity Center, the Community/Multi-purpose Facility, the Children’s Service Complex and the Jail and Justice Center.
  • Identification and contracting with construction companies for the Fife EQC, Elder’s Activity Center and Children’s Service Complex.
  • On-going administrative support and preparation of enabling documents for Council review and approval throughout development of the Fife EQC Project.
  • Project fiscal management thorough development of detailed project budgets, and subsequent review and approval of all project invoices.
  • Coordination with Tribal Planning and Land Use, Environmental and Cultural Departments in the preparation and review of environmental documents for project development.
  • Liaison internally and externally for the review, analysis and program development with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) improvements proposed for the Portland Avenue area of Interstate-5.

Goals

  1. Provision of the highest quality research, analysis, and the development of project alternatives for Tribal Council consideration and action.
  2. Fostering Team Based communication, coordination which result in actions and deeds providing improved services to the Community.
  3. Continued detailed administrative documentation by Tribal Resolution for all contracting activities consistent with a transparent procurement process.
  4. Working with the Tribal Finance Office to assist in the timely completion of financing activities to ensure the availability of least cost funds for all projects.
  5. The completion of negotiations with building contractors and the start of construction for governance projects.
  6. Effective outreach to the Community for all employment and subcontractor opportunities in the construction of governance facilities.
  7. Pro-active research and proposal development to maximize alternative revenue opportunities thus expanding Tribal financial resources.
  8. Completion of Master Planning for the Portland Avenue (East-side Area) which emphasizes accessibility, utility services, and business diversification opportunities in support of Tribal Government, the East-side Community and Gaming/Hospitality.