Public Sector Construction Project Manager II

Kitchell; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Stock options

Health insurance

HSA with wellness incentives

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Manager II to join our Southern California region in Oceanside to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative building companies in the United States.

Provide PM/CM services under DSA guidelines for the Community College Construction Market Sector. The role is client-facing from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with architects, engineers, inspectors, staff, and District partners.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience overseeing public sector/K-12/community college construction projects.
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (experience may substitute).
• Design Build and BIM experience preferred; DSA processes required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scoping, oversight of schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, and District staff.
• Ensure compliance with DSA requirements and contract documents.
• Prepare project documents and progress reports; support issue resolution.
• Monitor project close-out and financials; manage RFCs and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule coordination

DSA compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related field

Experience may substitute education

Tools

BIM

Job description

Kitchell seeks an experienced Project Manager II to join our Southern California region in Oceanside to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative building companies in the United States.

Provide PM/CM services under DSA guidelines for the Community College Construction Market Sector. The role is client-facing from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with architects, engineers, inspectors, staff, and District partners.