Program Director

Kitchell•San Diego, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role provides Program leadership over a PM/CM Services team executing construction projects in the K-14 Education Market Sector.

Requirements

12 years of experience in Management of Construction Projects is required
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
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
A valid California driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred
Design-build project delivery experience preferred
Ability to commit to a long duration program is seen as ideal and preferred
DBIA and CCM certifications preferred

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