Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Program Manager (Education Sector) to join our Southern California region in San Diego, CA and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.
Overview
Provide Program leadership over a PM/CM Services team executing construction projects in the Education Market Sector.
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
- 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
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred
- 12 or more years of experience as a Construction Project Manager on large public sector projects in required
- Pre-Bond development experience is required
- Experience with large Department of State Architect (DSA) projects of $100 million or more is required
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the architecture, engineering and construction management industry including current conditions and industry networks are required
- Experience with an Integrated Project Delivery method such as Design-Build as well as traditional Design Bid-build method is preferred
- Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, board of education is required
- Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required
- Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore is strongly preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required
License and Certifications
- A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, AND/OR a LEED Professional Accreditation is strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required
Travel Requirements
This position is site based and executed at the project location(s) in San Diego, 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 conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
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.