Project Manager III

Kitchell is seeking a dedicated Project Manager 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing recovery and rebuild capital projects
• Manage projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10 years (PM II) or 15 years (PM III) of project management experience is required
• Education background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project and develop and control project scope, budget, and schedule are required
• Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and construction documents is required
• Ability to coordinate interdependent infrastructure systems including roads, water, sewer, and stormwater so they function together as an integrated network is required
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team, client, and community stakeholder meetings is required
• Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders is required
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate pre-design and construction activities with the various project stakeholders, including utilities, permitting agencies, and partner jurisdictions is required
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges in a fast-paced environment is required
• Ability to set and manage project expectations is required
• Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects is preferred
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance or Cal OES reimbursement documentation requirements is preferred

License and Certifications

• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) license is required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Travel Requirements

This position is site based at the project location within Los Angeles with office visits in Alhambra, CA.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment and frequently works in a construction environment. Conditions occasionally include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is regularly moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is required to regularly sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently stand, walk and 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 5 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.