Project Manager

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to join our Northern California region in Fairfield and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.   Overview On site PM/CM Services as an owner’s representative on a Division of the State Architect (DSA) K-12 Education Market Sector program.      Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for advising contractors and district staff on greening project issues and provides technical supervision to inspectors Manages and coordinates the project team, other District staff and contractors particularly in communicating directives and ensures that project scope is built according to plans and specifications as well as cost limits Advises and provides technical direction to Commissioned or Consultant Architects, Landscape Architects, and Civil Engineers on District guidelines, policies and procedures for the design and construction of greening projects, including hardscape, planting, accessibility upgrades, and irrigation. Plans, organizes, directs, and reports project management activities and progress to Executive Staff Reviews drawings and specifications submitted by Commissioned or Consultant Architects, Landscape Architects, and Civil Engineers or vendors to ensure conformance to District policies and guidelines and to determine possible conflicts with design, structural, architectural, or engineering features; requests required revisions from concerned parties to resolve issues Advises Consultants, Commissioned Architects and Engineers and other District staff on technical issues encountered during the construction phase of greening projects Provides technical direction to Sustainability Department staff in the preparation of designs, specifications, and cost estimates of greening projects Performs daily contract administration duties, including assisting the Senior Project Manager and Sustainability Staff in bid analysis, pre-construction meetings and related award coordinating activities Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of the construction phase of a greening project including mobilization, construction, and close-out Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Civil Engineering is preferred 5 or more years of professional experience in Project/Construction Management. Experience working with public school project and DSA 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.   License and Certifications A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required.    Travel Requirements This position will be based at a project site in Fairfield, CA.