Project Manager II

Kitchell; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Manager II to join our Bay Area team in Santa Clara, CA, delivering PM/CM services as an Owner’s Representative for essential services facilities through design-build delivery. This role emphasizes client-facing leadership and coordination with city departments to meet project requirements.

You will manage safety, schedules, budgets, and contract compliance, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and driving project success for Kitchell in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Vertical Construction (public sector strongly preferred) is required with 5 of those years as a Project Manager
• Prior experience working on Civic, Municipal, Justice, or Education market sector construction projects is required.
• Experience with Design-build delivery method is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Construction Manager with direct client facing responsibilities
• Work directly with multiple city departments to provide them with internal resources as support for their need for PM/CM services
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
• Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
• Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary in order to secure repeat business
• Implants and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
• Ensure contractor, architect, engineer, will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
• May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Client facing

Contracts knowledge

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Design-build experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture/related field

Tools

P6

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated

Brief Description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Manager II to join our Bay Area region in the city of Santa Clara, CA and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Perform PM/CM Services as an Owner’s Representative in the public sector for the Essential Services Market (fire and police stations) through the Design-build delivery method.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Construction Manager with direct client facing responsibilities
• Work directly with multiple city departments to provide them with internal resources as support for their need for PM/CM services
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
• Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
• Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary in order to secure repeat business
• Implants and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
• Ensure contractor, architect, engineer, will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
• Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
• May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field is preferred
• 10 or more years of experience in Vertical Construction (public sector strongly preferred) is required with 5 of those years as a Project Manage is required
• Prior experience working on Civic, Municipal, Justice, or Education market sector construction projects is required
• Experience with Design-build delivery method is required

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products is required
• User skills with P6 and Procore are preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required

License and Certifications

• DBIA certification preferred
• A valid California driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required

Work Environment

While 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 atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters with occasionally loud noise level in the work. Independent travel throughout the county and state may be required.

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 location at the project site in the city of Santa Clara, CA.

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 $150,000 - $180,000. 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.