Senior Project Manager

Kitchell; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Health and life Insurance

Job summary

Kitchell seeks experienced Senior Project Managers to join our Bay Area team in San Francisco. You will provide PM/CM services as an owner’s representative on DSA k-12 education projects, ensuring adherence to contracts, schedules, and budgets.

Required are 12+ years in vertical construction, with 5+ years as PM/CM, and CA education sector experience. On-site roles with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of vertical construction experience; 5+ years as Project/Construction Manager.
• Experience with California public education sector under DSA oversight required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM/CM services as owner’s representative for education sector projects.
• Ensure adherence to PM procedures, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Develop RFQs/RFPs and oversee procurement phases.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, engineers, and related performing entities.
• Identify and manage project risks and advise regional leadership on mitigation.

Skills

Effective presentation skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership & financial management

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

MS Suite

Bluebeam

P6

Procore

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell seeks experienced and dedicated Senior Project Managers to join our Bay Area region in the city of San Francisco 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) k-12 education market sector program or projects.

Duties And 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of vertical construction industry experience of which 5+ years are required as a Project or Construction Manager
• 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 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 driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Travel Requirements

This position is performed on site at the project location based in the San Francisco, CA area.

Work Environment

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.

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. 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 $170,000 - $200,000. 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.