Program Director

Employee-owned Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Director to join our Southern California region in our Los Angeles office and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview Works closely with Regional Leadership and Business Development to target and pre-position for opportunities.
Our core client bases are in the Public Sectors (especially K-12 and Higher Education).
Duties include planning directing and ensuring the effective execution of project or construction management services on large, complex and high-risk projects.
Responsibilities Provide top oversight and direct Construction Project Management teams through all phases of the projects Ensures project operations responsibilities are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies Plans, directs and is accountable for the achievement of project revenue and profit objectives and effective management of overhead costs Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary in order to secure repeat business Participates in preparation and negotiation of owner contracts and ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished Oversees preparation and maintenance of project budget, construction schedule and master project schedule.
Oversees preconstruction and construction progress and team performance to ensure conformance with schedule, budget and contractual requirements Implements and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the project to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information Maintains high quality standards, understands key process issues and ensures implementation of process improvements for all work on the project.
Identifies and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions Provide strategy development and substantially contributes to business development efforts for assigned projects including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work Actively participates in the business community and builds relationships within the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities Proactively manages the training and professional development of project employees Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management process for project employees Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field is required 15 years overall of Project leadership experience in Construction required (public sector preferred) 8 years of experience on Division of State Architect (DSA) construction projects in California (either K-12 or Higher Education) is preferred 5 years of leading teams of 5 or greater is required LEED Professional Accreditation preferred Certified Construction Manager (CCM)and/or Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certificate preferred is strongly preferred Existing network of clients / owners from Public Agencies and the Education Markets is highly desired Management of multiple delivery methods preferred (Design-Build, Design Bid-build, CM Multi-Prime, CM at Risk) Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of architecture, engineering and the construction management industry including current market sector trends and conditions is essential An active industry network is essential Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of tools is required Strong knowledge of Prolog and user proficiency of Primavera P6 is strongly preferred Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required Ability to provide leadership and financial management support to a large project teams is required Travel Requirements Position hub is our Los Angeles office, but job scope is regional leadership which includes site visits and client engagement responsibilities.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY Kitchell is an employee-owned company founded in 1950.
We provide general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering and architecture and myriad other services within the built environment.
Our employee-owners manage projects from main offices in Arizona, California, and Texas.
We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth with in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities.
We prefer to grow from within, building careers and financial stability through long-term ownership.
We are consistently ranked among the top places to work, attributable to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits including profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, 401(k), business travel assistance and insurance, discounted auto and homeowner’s 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 $200,000 - $230,000.
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.