Project Manager

Kitchell; Modesto, Merced (CA, CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to serve as an owner’s representative on Division of State Architect (DSA) education projects in California, based in Modesto. The role requires leading PM/CM activities for complex public sector campuses in a hands-on, on-site capacity.

The position emphasizes risk management, adherence to contracts, and coordination with designers, contractors, and engineers. A CCM/DBIA/LEED path is preferred, with CA licensure and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in vertical construction, with 3+ years as a Project/Construction Manager.
• Construction experience in the California public education market sector under DSA regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM/CM Consultant Services for the owner in the California education market sector.
• Ensure operations align with company PM procedures and policies.
• Ensure delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and owner contracts.
• Manage procurement phase and development of RFQs and RFPs.
• Oversee contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications for project requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contractors, engineers, architects, and related entities.
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, and performance per client requirements.
• Identify and manage project risk and advise regional executives on mitigation actions.
• Participate in internal teams focused on continuous improvement.
• Enforce workplace health and safety policies and fair treatment of staff.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Kitchell seeks experienced and dedicated Project Manager II to join our Central California region in the Modesto area and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Provide PM/CM Services as an owner’s representative on Division of State Architect (DSA) Community College District education market sector project(s).

Responsibilities

• Providing PM/CM Consultant Services for the owner in the California education market sector
• Ensures operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies
• Ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
• Manage the procurement phase and development of RFQs and RFPs
• Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
• Identifies and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions
• Actively participates on internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company
• Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and enforces rules fairly and uniformly

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
• 8 or more years of vertical construction industry experience of which 3+ years are as a Project or Construction Manager is required
• Construction experience in the California public education market sector under DSA regulatory oversight is required

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, board of education is required
• Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required
• Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore are strongly preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required
• Provide leadership and financial management support to the project team is required

License and Certifications

• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, and/or a LEED Professional Accreditation is preferred
• Valid California driver’s license is required

Travel Requirements

This position is performed on site at the project location based in the city of Modesto, CA.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office, an office trailer, and/or in a construction jobsite 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.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $125,000 - $140,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.