Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager to join our Central California region in Modesto and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
Responsibilities are to provide PM/CM Services for modernization and capital projects in the public market sector. Prior working knowledge of civic/municipal, transportation, and/or public education sectors is needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a Construction Manager with direct client facing responsibilities
- Work directly with multiple city departments to provide them with internal resources as support for their need for PM/CM services
- Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
- Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
- Maintain and ensure client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary
- Implement and maintain effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
- Ensure contractor, architect, engineer, will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
- Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
- Monitor project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
- May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
- 12 or more years of experience in the Construction industry of which a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager is required
- Prior experience working on Civic/Municipal Market Sector construction projects is required
- Prior experience with Construction Design Management (pre-con, procurement, design firm oversight) is required
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products is required
- User skills with industry software such as Procore and P6 are desired
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required
License and Certifications
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required
Travel Requirements
This position is embedded within our public agency client located in the City of Modesto, 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. Independent travel throughout the county and state may be required.
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.
