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DeKalb Health

Project Director

los angeles, CA

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DeKalb Health lists this Project Director opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Base Pay $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 / Year

Job Category PM/CM Services Owner's Representative

Industry Construction, Owner's Representative

Employee Type Exempt - FT

Required Degree High school

Manage Others Yes

Contact information

Name Bill Moran

Phone

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Description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Director to join our Southern California region in Los Angeles and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Duties include Plan, direct and ensure the effective execution of projects and construction management services on large, complex and high-risk projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a Project Management Team

Organize, direct, train, and manage a Project Management team ranging in size from 4 to 8 people.

Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $1M to $50+M each

Successfully deliver a variety project types (i.e., vertical construction, infrastructure, IT, landscape, etc.) on schedule and within budget

Track, address and resolve all project issues in a timely manner

Review, negotiate, and process all change order

Review and develop ‘design and construction’ contract documents

Coordinate budget and schedule information with the Relocation Project Manager regarding FF&E, Asset Disposition/Surplus, and Relocation

Successfully closeout projects to include DSA closeout and client specific closeout procedures

Collaborate closely across departments from project planning through final completion

Identify project risks and create and implement risk mitigation plans

Create and present project and program information periodically to multiple stakeholder groups

Track all project status and provides management reports relative to overall progress relative to construction project delivery schedules

Track status and provides management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements

Review and inspect construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements

Monitor, track, address and mitigate construction disputes

Direct and assist in outreach efforts to provide information about projects

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management is required

15 years of experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large Capital Improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes is required

7 years of experience in Educational Facility Construction is preferred

Prior experience with Central Utility Plants and Data Centers is highly desired

Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and alternative delivery method is preferred

Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects is preferred

Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar is strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design and closeout is needed

License and Certifications

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

A CA credential from the California Architectural Board or a PE credential for the State of California is preferred

A CCD or CMCI credential is preferred

Travel Requirements

This position is project site based embedded at the client campus location in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Summary

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 company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss 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 $180,000 - $220,000. 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.

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Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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