Project Manager

Kitchell seeks multiple experienced and dedicated Project Managers to join our Southern California region in Los Angeles and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.OverviewProvide PM/CM services under Division of State Architect (DSA) guidelines in the Community College Construction Market Sector. Execution from pre-construction through closeout.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides scoping, oversight of schedule, budget, quality control, change order reviews, including time impact analysis, estimates and contractor performanceCoordinates with architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, school sites, and District staff to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and within approved budgetsEnsures compliance with DSA requirements, District standards, safety regulations, and contract documentsPrepares project documentation, progress reports, and supports issue resolution throughout all phases of constructionReviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessaryPlans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projectsCoordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work, coordinates with various District and Project staffManages the project budget and schedule to maintain qualitative standards which reflects the project status and progressManages 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 documentsReceives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fare & reasonable price in accordance with the General ConditionsReviews and addresses all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely mannerMonitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close outPerforms other related duties as assignedEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred7 or more years or more of experience managing Education public sector construction projects (k-12 or Community College) including active construction oversight is requiredExperience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is requiredDesign Build Experience is preferredExperience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferredLicense and Certifications* A CCM, PMP, and/or DBIA credential is strongly preferred* Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is requiredTravel RequirementsThis position is project site based embedded at the client campus location in Los Angeles, CA.Work EnvironmentWhile 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 RequirementsWhile 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.