Project Manager II

Kitchell•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Manager II to join our Southern California region in San Diego to 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 under Division of the State Architect (DSA) guidelines in the Community College and/or k-12 Construction Market Sector. This position is client facing with project scope from pre-construction through closeout.

Requirements

Minimum of 7–10 years or more of experience managing public sector or K–12 or community college construction projects, including active construction oversight is required
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is required. (experience may substitute for education)
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is required
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required

Nice To Haves

Design Build Experience is preferred
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred
Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum) is preferred
An RA Certificate or PE Registration from the State of California is preferred
A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides scoping, oversight of schedule, budget, quality control, change order reviews, including time impact analysis, estimates and contractor performance
Coordinates with architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, school sites, and District staff to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and within approved budgets
Ensures compliance with DSA requirements, District standards, safety regulations, and contract documents
Prepares project documentation, progress reports, and supports issue resolution throughout all phases of construction
Reviews pre-construction documents and submits comments to Designer as necessary
Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all off-site work, coordinates with various District and Project staff
Manages the project budget and schedule to maintain qualitative standards which reflects the project status and progress
Manages daily activities of the contractor, reviews contractors’ construction schedules and submittals, and coordinates responses to the contractors’ inquiries thru the Requests for Clarifications (RFC) and other related documents
Receives, reviews, and negotiates Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fare & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions
Reviews and addresses all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner
Monitors and manages project close-out with respect to project certification with the Division of State Architects (DSA) and project financial close out
Performs other related duties as assigned