Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Program Director to join our Southern California region based out of San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
Provide Program leadership over a PM/CM Services team executing construction projects in the K-14 Education Market Sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs, leads, and is accountable for all phases of projects within the program
- Ensures program operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies
- Plans, directs and is accountable for the achievement of program revenue and profit objectives and effective management of overhead costs
- Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary to secure repeat business
- Participates in preparation and negotiation of owner contracts and ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
- Oversees preparation and maintenance of program budget, construction schedule and master program schedule
- Oversees preconstruction and construction progress and team performance to ensure conformance with schedule, budget, and contractual requirements
- Implements and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
- Responsible for executive level reporting to client, leadership, Board of Trustees or other stakeholders as required
- Ensures preparation and distribution of construction observation reports, progress status reports, schedules, pay applications and cost control reports
- Ensures implementation and maintenance of effective document control mechanisms for the program, including as-builds, submittals, and requests for information
- Maintains high quality standards, understands key process issues, and ensures implementation of process improvements for all work on the project
- Identifies and manages risk on the program, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions
- Assists with strategy development and substantially contributes to business development efforts for assigned projects including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work
- Actively participates in the business community and builds relationships within the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities
- Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by program employees and enforces rules fairly and uniformly
- Proactively manages the training and professional development of program employees
- Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management process for program employees
- Manages the staffing and compensation of program employees in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Provide leadership and financial management support to the project team is required
- Performs other duties as required to ensure program success
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred
- 12 years of experience in Management of Construction Projects is required with Design-build project delivery experience preferred
- Experience leading internal teams of 5 or more individuals is required
- Minimum 5 years of Division of State Architect (DSA) experience is required
- Knowledge of the architecture, engineering and construction management industry including current conditions and industry networks are required
- Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, and the board of trustees is required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements for Division of the State Architect (DSA) projects is required
- Strong user skills with the MS Office Suite of products, Bluebeam, Procore, and construction industry budget and scheduling tools is required
- Ability to commit to a long duration program is seen as ideal and preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- DBIA and CCM certifications preferred
Travel Requirements
- This position is typically based at the client locations with opportunities around San Diego County
- Travel within the immediate region may be required as a Kitchell employee, and a valid California driver’s license 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 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.
