Preconstruction Manager / Sr Project Manager

Kitchell•San Francisco, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Pre-Construction Manager / Sr. Project Manager (OSHPD/HCAI) to join our Bay Area region in the city of San Francisco. This role involves approximately 12 months of pre-construction services for a large ground-up hospital project with an emphasis on MEP systems, which can be executed remotely. Following this phase, the role will pivot to construction execution as a PM/CM Services on location at the project site.

Requirements

  • 12 or more years of construction experience
  • A minimum of 5 years in the California Healthcare market sector as a PM is required
  • Experience with pre-construction programming and stakeholder coordination is required
  • Knowledge of design requirements, architecturally significant medical equipment, and current industry practices and trends specific to the Healthcare/HCAI sector in California is required
  • Advanced knowledge and application of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
  • Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite of tools is required
  • Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints is required
  • Strong collaboration, conflict resolution and team building skills are required and essential
  • A valid California driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working and coordinating with hospital shareholders such as Physicians, Staff, and Facilities is preferred
  • Experience with new ground up hospital tower construction projects greater than $150M of construction value is preferred
  • User skills with Procore are preferred

Responsibilities

  • Execute pre-construction services for a new ground-up hospital tower
  • Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements, with an emphasis on MEP systems
  • Act as an Owners Representative with direct client / stakeholder facing responsibilities
  • Responsible for onsite quality assurance of contractor work
  • Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of the contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
  • Collaborate 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

Benefits

  • 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
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