Head of Project Management (Construction)

Description
Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our Bay Area region in the Saratoga, CA and 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 as an owner's representative on a Division of State Architect (DSA) Community College District education market sector program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide PM/CM Consultant Services for the owner in the California education market sector
Ensure operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies
Ensure delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
Manage the procurement phase and development of RFQs and RFPs
Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
Identify and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions
Actively participates in internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company
Ensure workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and enforces rules fairly and uniformly
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of vertical construction industry experience with one year of experience as a Project or Construction Manager is required
Construction experience in the California public education market sector under DSA regulatory oversight is required
Knowledge and Skills
Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, and board of education are 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 are strongly preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships are required
Providing leadership and financial management support to the project team 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 preferred
A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required

Travel Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office, an office trailer, and/or in a construction jobsite 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.
Travel Requirements
This position is performed on site at the project location based in Saratoga, CA.