Project Director

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking a Project Director to join our team of Employee-Owners in Tucson, Arizona. This employee-owner will establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and design teams; recruit, hire, train and develop Kitchell employees to their fullest potential; and take a lead role in business development, proposals, presentations, estimates, bids, and contract negotiations for assigned projects and clients throughout the Tucson metro area.

• Directs, leads and is accountable for all phases of assigned projects.
• Ensures project operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies.
• Plans, directs and is accountable for the achievement of project revenue, profit objectives, and effective management of overhead costs.
• Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints, when necessary, in order to secure repeat business.
• Actively participates in the business community and builds relationships within the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities.
• 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 project budget, construction schedule and master project schedule.
• Oversees preconstruction and construction progress and team performance to ensure adherence to schedule, budget and contractual requirements.
• Implements and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the project 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 project including as-builts, 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 project 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.
• Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by project employees and enforces rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively manages the training and professional development of project employees.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management process for project employees.
• Manages the staffing and compensation of project employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.

15 years of industry experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.

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 financial well-being.

These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

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.