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Kitchell

Program / Project Director (Education)

Kitchell, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Kitchell

is seeking an experienced and dedicated

Program / Project Director

to join our

Bay Area

region in the city of

San Francisco

and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.OverviewProvide Regional and Program level oversight of construction projects in the City of San Francisco and the immediate upper peninsula area. The position will lead efforts in the Education Market Sector with an emphasis on Community Colleges.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures program operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies.Plans, directs and is accountable for the achievement of program revenue and 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.Provide leadership and financial management support to the project team.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 program budget, construction schedule and master program schedule.Oversees preconstruction and construction progress and team performance to ensure conformance with schedule, budget and contractual requirements.Implements and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the program 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 program including, as-builds, 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 program, 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.Actively participates in the business community and builds relationships within the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities.Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management process for program employees.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.10 or more years of experience as a Construction Project Manager on large public sector projects is required.Experience with large Department of State Architect (DSA) projects of $100 million or more is required.Experience with an Integrated Project Delivery method such as Design-Build is preferred.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of the architecture, engineering and construction management industry including current conditions and industry networks is required.Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, and board of education is required.Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools, Bluebeam, and Procore is required.Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required.A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, AND/OR a LEED Professional Accreditation is strongly preferred.Work EnvironmentWhile 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. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.Physical RequirementsWhile 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 RequirementsThis position is project site based on location in the City of San Francisco proper.

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