K-12 Construction Project Manager II – Pasadena

Kitchell; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kitchell seeks experienced Project Manager II to join the Southern California region in Pasadena, focusing on K-12 construction under DSA guidelines. Responsibilities include scoping, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and change management, with coordination across districts and architects.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of public sector project leadership, a relevant degree, and DSA process experience; OSHA 30 or higher and CA PE/RA or CCM/PMP credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience managing public sector or K–12 construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
• DSA construction/design processes experience required.
• OSHA 30 or higher certification preferred; RA/PE/CCM/PMP credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides scoping, oversight of schedule, budget, quality control, change orders, and time-impact analyses.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, site staff and District staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ensures compliance with DSA requirements, District standards, safety regulations, and contract documents.
• Prepares project documentation, progress reports, and supports issue resolution throughout all phases of construction.
• Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and reports project status and progress to upper management.
• Manages daily contractor activities and coordinates responses to inquiries and RFCs.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule coordination

Stakeholder communication

DSA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

RA Certificate or PE Registration (CA)

CCM or PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

BIM

Job description

Kitchell seeks experienced Project Manager II to join the Southern California region in Pasadena, focusing on K-12 construction under DSA guidelines. Responsibilities include scoping, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and change management, with coordination across districts and architects.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of public sector project leadership, a relevant degree, and DSA process experience; OSHA 30 or higher and CA PE/RA or CCM/PMP credentials are preferred.