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Kitchell CEM, Inc

Project Manager

Kitchell CEM, Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Kitchell is seeking experienced and dedicated

Project Managers

to join our

Southern California

region in

Los Angeles

and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.

Overview

Help manage Los Angeles County Capital Improvement projects in the Parks, Probation, and General Projects Section.

Duties and Responsibilities

Act as an Owners Representative with direct client facing responsibilities

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

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

Perform other duties as required to ensure project success

Education and Experience

Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required

5 years (PMI) or 10 years (PMII)

of project management and concurrent field construction experience is required

Experience in project managing vertical construction and public sector building projects through planning, design, jurisdictional approvals, bidding, contract awarding, construction, and close-out is required

Work experience in project planning and development is required

Experience working in an operational facility including maintenance type work is required

Experience with County of Los Angeles Building Code and Standards is preferred

Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery experience is preferred

Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build project delivery experience is preferred

CMAR project delivery experience is preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Strong leadership, excellent verbal and written communications skills is required

Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project is required

Ability to develop and control project scope, maintain project budgets, and develop and review project schedules is required

Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of construction documents is required

Ability to run the day-to-day management aspects of projects in a fast-paced environment is required

Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings is required

Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders is required

Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate construction activities with the various project stakeholders is required

Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges is required

Effectively recognize and elevate relevant project issues to superiors is required

Ability to set and manage project expectations is required

Knowledge of Los Angeles County Public Works protocols and procedures is preferred

License and Certifications

Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential is required

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 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 project site based in Los Angeles, and embedded at the client location in Alhambra, CA. Travel within the immediate region may be required as a Kitchell employee, and a valid California driver’s license is required.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

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 profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, weight loss, and tobacco cessation 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.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently: $138,000 - $150,000 Project Manager I $147,000 - $160,000 Project Manager II

The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

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