Senior Project Manager

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager II (HCAI) to join their Central California region in the city of San Luis Obispo. This role offers a long-term career opportunity at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Site-based client-facing positions performing PM/CM Services in the California Healthcare (HCAI / OSHPD) Market Sector. Initial scope includes extensive renovation with a second phase of an anticipated ground-up hospital tower.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as an Owners Representative with direct client-facing responsibilities
• Managing HCAI design to the approved budget
• Reviewing construction documents for completeness
• Meeting with stakeholders and overseeing construction of new and/or renovation projects throughout the hospital campus
• Involvement with tracking HCAI processing, design development, pre-construction, user department coordination and the closing out of projects
• Deliver positive results and assume accountability for delivering projects on approved schedule and on budget to maintain value and protect patient care
• Collaboration with IOR and HCAI field officials
• 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
• Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and work force utilization
• Ensure project closeout to obtain guarantees, warranties, and related provisions for final project delivery to the owner
• Perform other duties as required to ensure project success

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related discipline is preferred
• 12 or more years of industry experience is required
• 3 or more years of experience managing construction projects within California healthcare facilities under HCAI oversight is required
• Prior ground-up experience with projects of $40M and up estimated construction value is required
• Experience working in the occupied space of an active hospital and directly with its Stakeholders end users (Physicians, Staff and Facilities) is strongly preferred
• Experience with existing building facilities management, major electrical, and HVAC systems is required

• Knowledge And Skills:
• Strong technical, organizational, and writing skills with strong comprehension of HCAI project requirements and processes are required
• Self-motivated with high energy and good follow-up and tracking mechanisms skills are required
• Analyzing risk for Infection Control Measures and making quick decisions with limited information is needed
• Relationship focused and solution oriented is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the low voltage, IT, and industry-specific embedded mechanical and plumbing utilities within a hospital are strongly preferred
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite of tools is required and knowledge of industry tools such as Primavera P6 and Procore is preferred

Summary

Awarded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and has since grown into a diverse group of companies, each contributing to Kitchell's core business. Today, Kitchell Corporation provides a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and more. Kitchell's employees manage projects from their main offices in Arizona, California, and Texas. They foster personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. Kitchell is committed to internal growth and building careers from within, offering competitive benefits such as company performance bonuses, incentive bonuses, health and life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and 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 $165,000-$185,000. 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.