Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Kitchell seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Bay Area team in South San Francisco, overseeing PM/CM services as owner’s representative on DSA K-12 education programs.

The role requires 12+ years in vertical construction with 5+ years in PM/CM, and California DSA experience. On-site work in the greater South San Francisco area with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide PM/CM consultant services as owner’s representative for K-12 education projects in CA.
• Ensure operations follow PM procedures and policies.
• Ensure delivery and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Develop RFQs/RFPs and manage procurement phases.
• Oversee contracts, drawings, estimates, and specs for project requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contractors, engineers, architects and related parties.
• Manage project controls, cost, schedule, and performance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks in consultation with regional leadership.
• Participate in internal teams focusing on continuous improvement.
• Enforce workplace health and safety policies and practices.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership & financial management

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

P6

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell seeks experienced and dedicated Senior Project Managers to join our Bay Area region in the city of South 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 in 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

Requirements

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 greater South 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary

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.