Project Director

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

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.