Senior Project Manager

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager II (HCAI) to join our Central California region in the city of San Luis Obispo and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. Overview Site based client facing positions performing PM/CM Services in the California Healthcare (HCAI / OSHPD) Market Sector. Embedded at the client facility, initial scope includes extensive renovation with a second phase of an anticipated ground-up hospital tower. Duties and Responsibilities * Act as an Owners Representative with direct client facing responsibilities * Managing HCAI design to the approved budget * Reviewing construction documents for completeness * Meeting with stakeholders and overseeing construction of new and/or renovation projects throughout the hospital campus * Involvement with tracking HCAI processing, design development, pre-construction, user department coordination and the closing out of projects * Deliver positive results and assume accountability for delivering projects on approved schedule and on budget to maintain value and protect patient care * Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of the contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities * Collaboration 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 Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related discipline is preferred * 12 or more years of industry experience is required * 3 or more years of experience managing construction projects within California healthcare facilities under HCAI oversight is required * Prior ground-up experience with projects of $40M and up estimated construction value is required * Experience working in the occupied space of an active hospital and directly with its Stakeholders end users (Physicians, Staff and Facilities) is strongly preferred * Experience with existing building facilities management, major electrical, and HVAC systems is required Knowledge and Skills * Strong technical, organizational, and writing skills with strong comprehension of HCAI project requirements and processes are required * Self-motivated with high energy with good follow-up and tracking mechanisms skills are required * Analyzing risk for Infection Control Measures and making quick decisions with limited information is needed * Relationship focused and solution oriented is strongly preferred * Strong working knowledge of the low voltage, IT, and industry specific embedded mechanical and plumbing utilities within a hospital are strongly preferred * Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite of tools is required and knowledge of industry tools such as Primavera P6 and Procore is preferred License and Certification * A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required * Associate DBIA or DBIA Certification is preferred Travel Requirements This position is site-based at the client facility, which is a working hospital campus located in San Luis Obispo, 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 atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters with occasionally loud noise level in the work. 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.