Kitchell · 19 hours ago
Program Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expKitchell is a long-established company in the construction industry, seeking an experienced Program Manager to join their Southern California region in Los Angeles. The role involves managing all aspects of project planning and development, ensuring that projects align with stakeholder goals while overseeing budgets, schedules, and compliance.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstruction
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time and dollar requirements
Supervises project planners in developing projects’ scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected
Develops funding strategies for each of the projects within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, and identifying non-profit partners, etc. Resolves or reduces cost overruns by performing value engineering
Reviews project data and develops executive reports for stakeholders and proposes new projects in specific programs as required
Manages the financial closeout of programs by ensuring project documents are finalized and financial reports have been reviewed and in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion
Acts as liaison and provides necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary
Reviews and assesses program strengths and limitations and makes recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process
Resolves technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lower-level project managers
Coordinates the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs, including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements of new programs
Coordinates and recommends updates to construction specification guidelines
Engages in community and stakeholder meetings regarding high profile projects, summarizes meeting agenda and prepares reports related to project progress for distribution
Participates in job meetings and job walks and reviews project documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements
Maintains lessons learned in all programs and participates in providing trainings to staff for program and project improvements
Mediates conflicts between project staff with regards to scope, materials and other requirements and offers solutions; assists with dispute mediation between various project staff
Participates in change order negotiations and assists with contract review process
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is required (Work experience may substitute for education)
10 or more years full time paid professional experience in the management and administration of various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and design, budget and funding allocation and close-out is required
4 or more years of experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities is required
A high understanding of the life cycle of Education market sector projects in California under the guide of the Department of the State Architect (DSA) is required
A valid California driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions is required
Preferred
Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently
A credential as a Certified Architect in the State of California
A Construction Manager (CCM) credential
A LEED Professional Accreditation
Benefits
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
Company
Kitchell
Kitchell is an construction facility providing company.
501-1000 employees
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