Kitchell

Project Manager II

Kitchell$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Construction Management for commercial/public construction
  • 5+ years managing complex projects valued over $20M
  • Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience/certification
  • Preferred experience in Design-Build and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Preferred familiarity with LEED and CHPS projects
  • Knowledge of Division of State Architect (DSA) processes is a plus
  • Preferred certifications include CCM, RA, or PE registration

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to close-out
  • Review pre-construction documents and provide feedback to designers
  • Prepare progress reports for management
  • Coordinate with public agencies and project staff to ensure compliance
  • Manage project budget and schedule to meet district standards
  • Oversee contractor activities and respond to inquiries
  • Review and negotiate contractor change orders and ensure timely payments

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible work environment
  • Travel allowance for project site visits
Full Job Description
Description

Overview

Provide PM/CM services under Division of State Architect (DSA) guidelines in the K-12 Construction Market Sector to for one the largest developers in Southern California with a well-financed backlog of work.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction, and close-out phase of all assigned projects
  • Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary
  • Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
  • Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work, coordinates with various District and Project staff
  • Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the District's qualitative standards; monitors project budget monthly and ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress
  • Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors' construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors' inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents
  • Reviews substitution submittals from contractors to ensure specification and/or District requirements comply
  • Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fare & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and addresses all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner
  • Reviews the process and monitors payments for the contractor, architects, engineers, and any other pertinent parties
  • Administers provisions of Professional Service Agreements between Architects and the District
  • Coordinates District delivery of related fixtures, furniture, and equipment
  • Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Requirements

Education and Experience
  • 15 or more years of full time paid professional experience in Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction with five of those 15 years should have full responsibility of coordinating complex projects with construction values more than $20M is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or the combination of a CCM certificate with an unrelated degree or extended experience is required
  • Design Build Experience is preferred
  • Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred
  • Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred
  • Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is preferred


License and Certifications
  • Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum) is preferred
  • An RA Certificate or PE Registration from the State of California is preferred
  • A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) is strongly preferred
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required


Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

The position is performed at project site locations across Los Angeles County.

About Kitchell

Kitchell is a construction and real estate development company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial industries. The company was founded in 1950 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the Southwest. Kitchell is committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs of their clients, and has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and has offices in California, Texas, and Utah. Kitchell has a reputation for excellence in the construction industry, and has won numerous awards for their work.
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