Project Manager

Kitchell; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Discretionary stock options

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Manager to join the Bay Area region, supporting a Saratoga, CA project. You will provide PM/CM services as an owner's representative for a California education market sector program, ensuring adherence to contracts and company PM procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in vertical construction, California public education experience under DSA, and strong leadership with cost/schedule control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of vertical construction industry experience with at least 1 year as PM/CM.
• Construction experience in California public education market under DSA oversight required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM/CM consultant services for owner in California education market sector.
• Ensure operations follow company PM procedures and policies.
• Ensure delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and owner contracts.
• Manage procurement phase and development of RFQs/RFPs.
• Oversee contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications for project requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, engineers, architects, and related entities.
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance, and client-required procedures.
• Identify and manage project risk; advise regional executives before risk mitigation actions.
• Participate in internal teams focused on continuous improvement of the company.
• Enforce workplace health and safety policies and communicate them clearly.

Skills

Presentation skills

MS Suite

Bluebeam

P6

Procore

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and financial management

Owner’s representative experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

P6

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our Bay Area region in the Saratoga, CA 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 a Division of State Architect (DSA) Community College District education market sector program.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide PM/CM Consultant Services for the owner in the California education market sector
• Ensure operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies
• Ensure 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
• Identify and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions
• Actively participates in internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company
• Ensure workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and enforced rules fairly and uniformly

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of vertical construction industry experience with one year of experience 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, and board of education are 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 are required
• Providing 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
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required

Travel Requirements

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.

Travel Requirements

This position is performed on site at the project location based in Saratoga, CA.

Summary

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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 $110,000 - $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.