Project Manager

Kitchell; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company performance bonuses

Discretionary stock options

Incentive bonuses

Health and life insurance

Health savings accounts (HSA) with wel

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

Job summary

Kitchell in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex construction projects, foster strong client relationships, and guide design teams toward profitable outcomes.

You will oversee multi-project scopes up to $25 million, mentor staff, and coordinate with preconstruction, scheduling, and field teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. This role anchors the Tucson market and offers growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• OR a minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project estimates ensuring alignment with budget and scope.
• Review design and construction documents for budget, schedule, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate bidding process and review subcontractor bids for compliance and financial factors.
• Negotiate and prepare subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Maintain project chart of accounts and monthly cost reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendent and Scheduling to support pre-bid and master schedule.
• Review pre-billing worksheets and monitor monthly payments and cash flow.
• Produce monthly forecasts, cost reports, and billing forecasts; report as required.
• Supervise and mentor staff; conduct regular performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

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

8 years experience without a degree considered

Job description

Kitchell is currently hiring for a Project Manager in Tucson, Arizona,to contribute to the growth and success of our Tucson market by maintaining positive relationships with clients and design teams, training and developing Kitchell employees to their fullest potential, and attaining the profitability objectives of the company. This employee will manage and control the total scope of services as defined in contract documents for one or multiple projects throughout Houston.

Our ideal candidates would reside in Tucson, AZ. Have the ability to manage single or multiple projects up to $25 million and experience in any of the following markets:

• Higher Education(colleges/universities)
• Hospitals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all project estimates are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the project. Become familiar with each estimate to fully support its integrity.
• Review and monitor all design and construction phase documents for conformance with the budget, schedule, and prime contract.
• Prepare instructions and coordinate bidding process; review subcontractor bids for conformance, qualifications and financial factors.
• Negotiate and prepare subcontracts, contract purchase orders, agreement change orders, and change order requests.
• Ensure preparation and implementation of project chart of accounts.
• Confer with the Project Superintendent and the Scheduling Department to provide input for the pre-bid and master construction schedule.
• Review the subcontract pre-billing worksheet and monthly progress payment request, and monitor payment receipts and disbursements.
• Prepare monthly project forecasts, cost reports, and construction billing forecasts, and other monthly project reports as required.
• Supervise, mentor, and conduct quarterly check-ins for all employees assigned to this position. Perform regular performance reviews as required by company policy.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience and a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• OR a minimum of 8 years of work experience in the construction industry without a degree can be considered.

Travel Requirements

• Traveling is generally limited to the Tucson metro and surrounding area
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions or restrictions.
• Ability to drive a motorized vehicle

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.

• 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.