Senior Project Manager

Kitchell; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell is seeking a Senior Project Manager II (HCAI) to join our Central California region in San Luis Obispo, CA. This site-based role focuses on PM/CM services in the California Healthcare market, including renovation and potential ground-up hospital work.

The role requires extensive experience with HCAI, OSHPD, and occupied hospital environments, managing projects over $40M, and coordinating with owners, engineers, and contractors to meet schedule and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related discipline preferred
• 12+ years of industry experience
• 3+ years managing construction projects within California healthcare facilities under HCAI oversight
• Ground-up projects of $40M+ estimated construction value required
• Experience working in occupied hospital spaces with stakeholders and end users preferred
• Experience with existing building facilities management, major electrical, and HVAC systems

Responsibilities

• Act as an Owners Representative with direct client facing responsibilities
• Managing HCAI design to the approved budget
• Reviewing construction documents for completeness
• Meeting with stakeholders and overseeing construction of new and/or renovation projects throughout the hospital campus
• Tracking HCAI processing, design development, pre-construction, user department coordination and closeout
• Deliver results on approved schedule and budget to protect patient care
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and related performing entities
• Collaborate with IOR and HCAI field officials
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance and procedures
• Conduct project meetings and document management
• Ensure contractor, architect, and engineer adhere to safety and contractual requirements
• Manage project logistics, safety, and workforce utilization
• Ensure project closeout with guarantees, warranties, and related provisions
• Perform other duties to ensure project success

Skills

Client facing

PM/CM experience

Budget management

HCAI knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager II (HCAI) to join our Central California region in the city of San Luis Obispo and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Site based client facing positions performing PM/CM Services in the California Healthcare (HCAI / OSHPD) Market Sector. Embedded at the client facility, initial scope includes extensive renovation with a second phase of an anticipated ground-up hospital tower.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as an Owners Representative with direct client facing responsibilities
• Managing HCAI design to the approved budget
• Reviewing construction documents for completeness
• Meeting with stakeholders and overseeing construction of new and/or renovation projects throughout the hospital campus
• Involvement with tracking HCAI processing, design development, pre-construction, user department coordination and the closing out of projects
• Deliver positive results and assume accountability for delivering projects on approved schedule and on budget to maintain value and protect patient care
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of the contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Collaboration with IOR and HCAI field officials
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
• Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
• Ensure contractor, architect, and engineer, adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and work force utilization
• Ensure project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for final project delivery to the owner
• Perform other duties as required to ensure project success

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related discipline is preferred
• 12 or more years of industry experience is required
• 3 or more years of experience managing construction projects within California healthcare facilities under HCAI oversight is required
• Prior ground-up experience with projects of $40M and up estimated construction value is required
• Experience working in the occupied space of an active hospital and directly with its Stakeholders end users (Physicians, Staff and Facilities) is strongly preferred
• Experience with existing building facilities management, major electrical, and HVAC systems is required

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong technical, organizational, and writing skills with strong comprehension of HCAI project requirements and processes are required
• Self-motivated with high energy with good follow-up and tracking mechanisms skills are required
• Analyzing risk for Infection Control Measures and making quick decisions with limited information is needed
• Relationship focused and solution oriented is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the low voltage, IT, and industry specific embedded mechanical and plumbing utilities within a hospital are strongly preferred
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite of tools is required and knowledge of industry tools such as Primavera P6 and Procore is preferred

License and Certification

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

Travel Requirements

This position is site-based at the client facility, which is a working hospital campus located in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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.

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.

Benefits

Annual base salary range: $165,000–$185,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.