Senior Project Manager

Brief Description

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

Responsibilities are to provide PM/CM Services for modernization and capital projects in the public market sector. Prior working knowledge of civic/municipal, transportation, and/or public education sectors is needed.

• Act as a Construction Manager with direct client facing responsibilities
• Work directly with multiple city departments to provide them with internal resources as support for their need for PM/CM services
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
• Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
• Maintain and ensure client satisfaction and effectively resolve complaints when necessary
• Implement and maintain effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
• Ensure contractor, architect, engineer will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
• Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
• Monitor project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
• May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
• 12 or more years of experience in the Construction industry of which a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager is required
• Prior experience working on Civic/Municipal Market Sector construction projects is required
• Prior experience with Construction Design Management (pre-con, procurement, design firm oversight) is required

• Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products is required
• User skills with industry software such as Procore and P6 are desired
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

This position is embedded within our public agency client located in the City of Modesto, CA.

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. Independent travel throughout the county and state may be required.

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.

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services.

Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional and…