Project Manager

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Manager (Healthcare Sector) to join our Southern California region in the Pasadena area and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. Overview This opportunity has a focus of Field Construction Management in the Medical Office Building (HCAI) market sector. Modern and unique medical equipment is being incorporated into the capital project. This position in under a Program Manager. Responsibilities Act as an Owners Representative with direct client facing responsibilities Negotiating and Processing change order request Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements Responsible for onsite quality assurance of contractor work Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of the contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities Collaborate with IOR and HCAI / OSHPD 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 Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related discipline is preferred 8 to 15 or more years of Construction industry experience with 3 to 5 years in the California Healthcare market sector is required Experience with pre-construction programming and stakeholder coordination is strongly desired Experience with new ground up healthcare construction projects greater than $50M of construction value is preferred Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of design requirements, architecturally significant medical equipment, and current industry practices and trends specific to the Healthcare HCAI sector in California is required Advanced knowledge and application of project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite of tools is required, user skills with Procore are preferred Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints is required Strong collaboration, conflict resolution and team building skills are required and essential License and Certifications CCM or a PMP certification is preferred Travel Requirements This position is site based full time at the project location in the Pasadena area of Los Angeles, 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. ABOUT OUR COMPANY Kitchell is an employee-owned company founded in 1950. We provide general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering and architecture and myriad other services within the built environment. Our employee-owners manage projects from main offices in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth with in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. We prefer to grow from within, building careers and financial stability through long-term ownership. We are consistently ranked among the top places to work, attributable to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits including profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, 401(k), college savings plans, business travel assistance and insurance, discounted auto and homeowner’s 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.