Project Manager

Kitchell•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitchell seeks multiple experienced and dedicated Project Managers to join our Southern California region in Los Angeles and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. Provide PM/CM services under Division of State Architect (DSA) guidelines in the Community College Construction Market Sector. Execution from pre-construction through closeout.

Requirements

7 or more years or more of experience managing public sector construction projects (k-12 or Community College) including active construction oversight is required
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Design Build Experience is preferred
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred
A CCM, PMP, and/or DBIA 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