Head of Project Management (Construction)

Job Category PM/CM Services Owner's Representative
Industry Construction, Owner's Representative
Required Degree High school
Manage Others Yes

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our Northern California region in Sacramento and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

On site PM/CM Services as an owner’s representative on a Division of the State Architect (DSA) K-12 Education Market Sector program.

Responsible for advising contractors and district staff on greening project issues and provides technical supervision to inspectors

Manages and coordinates the project team, other District staff and contractors particularly in communicating directives and ensures that project scope is built according to plans and specifications as well as cost limits

Advises and provides technical direction to Commissioned or Consultant Architects, Landscape Architects, and Civil Engineers on District guidelines, policies and procedures for the design and construction of greening projects, including hardscape, planting, accessibility upgrades, and irrigation.

Plans, organizes, directs, and reports project management activities and progress to Executive Staff

Reviews drawings and specifications submitted by Commissioned or Consultant Architects, Landscape Architects, and Civil Engineers or vendors to ensure conformance to District policies and guidelines and to determine possible conflicts with design, structural, architectural, or engineering features; Advises Consultants, Commissioned Architects and Engineers and other District staff on technical issues encountered during the construction phase of greening projects

Provides technical direction to Sustainability Department staff in the preparation of designs, specifications, and cost estimates of greening projects

Performs daily contract administration duties, including assisting the Senior Project Manager and Sustainability Staff in bid analysis, pre-construction meetings and related award coordinating activities

Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the construction phase of a greening project including mobilization, construction, and close-out

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Civil Engineering is preferred

5 or more years of professional experience in Project/Construction Management.

Experience working with public school project and DSA required

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. Travel Requirements
The position is based out of Sacramento traveling between schools in a district.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members.