Project Manager

KITCHELL

Los Angeles, CA

Expired: November 09, 2023 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Description

Employee-owned Kitchell seek experienced and dedicated Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join our Southern California region in Los Angeles, CA and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.

Overview

Participate in a California Statewide Program performing Project / Construction Management services for new ground up capital projects and/or modernization efforts on current civic public facilities. This role will be required to report to a local Kitchell office and travel to project sites throughout the state.

Responsibilities

Directs, leads and is accountable for all phases of the projects
Ensures project operations are executed in accordance with client and company project management procedures and policies
Participates in preparation and negotiation of owner contracts and ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
Assists owner in the procurement of design professional and consultant services, and administers contracts
Prepares project budget, maintains cost control information, identifies cost impacts, and provides recommendations for cost control
Prepares master project schedule, ensures preparation of construction schedule, assesses any delays, and enforces schedule conformance
Manages and coordinates the design review process and participates in value engineering sessions
Ensures contractor bid interest, organizes, and directs pre-bid conference, analyzes bid results, and recommends bidder for contract award
Organizes and directs preconstruction activities
Oversees and evaluates preconstruction and construction progress and team performance to ensure conformance with schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
Ensures preparation and distribution of construction observation reports, progress status reports, schedules, pay applications and cost control reports
Oversees orderly project closeout efforts, organization of project documentation and coordination of warranty work
Actively participates on internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company
Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field is preferred
5 years (PM) or 7-10 years plus (Senior PM) of related work experience in project and construction management in the public sector required
Experience with Judicial Council of California (JCC), or the California Department of General Services (DGS) or the City and or County Department of Public Works is strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required
Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction management industry including current conditions and industry network is required
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools is required
Proficiency with Procore software is preferred
LEED Professional Accreditation, a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification, and/or a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification is preferred

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. Have the ability to manage a commute regionally as project site change.

Travel Requirements

Opportunities will be sites based across the State of California. Deferred Maintenance projects require scheduled site visits for the duration of the project.