Project Manager I

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our Southern California region in Chino and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.

Overview

Directly perform CM services as an owner's representative in the field with the General Contractor. This is a $90 million new Corrections Sector construction project.

Responsibilities

• Provides construction management services for a large prison build project

• Ensure compliance of contracts and adherence to project specifications for the project

• Responsible as onsite liaison with contractor and oversight of progress of construction

• Coordinates, directs, and monitors activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities

• Manages project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures or as required by the client

• Conducts project meetings and provides meeting minutes, documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information

• Provides management of project logistics, organization, and safety

• Ensures project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for turnover to the owner, including Justice/Detention closeout requirements

• Performs other duties as required to ensure project success

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required
• 10 years of experience in Project Management with an emphasis on institutional construction such as working with the GSA, DGS, JCC, on Prisons, Jails, Courthouses, or Ports of Entry is strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong user skills with the MS Office Suite of products, Procore, and other standard construction industry budget and scheduling tools are required

• Ability to pass a client issued background check is required

License and Certifications

• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential is preferred

Travel Requirements

This position is performed onsite and the project location in Chino, CA. A valid CA driver's license 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.