Kitchell is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Houston, Texas with Healthcare project experience.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our Texas region by maintaining positive relationships with clients and design teams, training and developing Kitchell employees to their fullest potential, and attaining the profitability objectives of the company.
Our ideal candidate will have hospital project experience within the local Houston metropolitan area ranging in value between $5 million to $40 million.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness.
* Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the owner, design team, clients, building officials, municipality representatives, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
* Ensure all project estimates are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the project.
Become familiar with each estimate to fully support its integrity.
* Review and monitor all design and construction phase documents for conformance with the budget, schedule and prime contract.
* Prepare instructions and coordinate bidding process; review subcontractor bids for conformance, qualifications and financial factors.
* Write and review contracts and proposals; negotiate for changes to conform to company standards and practical expectations.
* Initiate pertinent permits, contract insurance, bond and KCI information needs.
Ensure compliance with prime contract.
* Negotiate and prepare subcontracts, contract purchase orders, agreement change orders and change order requests.
* Confer with the Project Superintendent and the Director of Scheduling to provide input for the pre-bid and master construction schedule.
Ensure the preparation of the detailed construction phase schedule.
* Monitor the financial responsibility and past performance of subcontractors prior to award of any subcontract.
Prepare subcontractor pre-award checklist.
* Review the subcontract pre-billing worksheet and monthly progress payment request; and monitor payment receipts and disbursements.
* Motivate workforce, provide communications and take measures to ensure that all elements are cooperating and coordinating efforts for maximum efficiency and quality throughout the project.
* Control job cost system, information and analysis.
* Prepare monthly project forecasts, cost reports and construction billing forecasts and other monthly project reports as required.
* Prepare progress reports for owners and management, and make presentations with recommendations for changes.
* Assure all project activities and closeout efforts are executed after proper planning has been done to conform to standards and specifications.
* Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment as outlined in the intranet Safety Manual.
* Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the intranet.
* Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections.
* Supervise, mentor and perform regular performance evaluations for all employees assigned to this position.
* Perform regular performance reviews as required by company policy.
Education Requirements
* A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and 5 years of Project Management experience.
* OR 10 years of construction industry experience with no degree can be considered.
Travel Requirements
* Travel is generally limited to Houston metropolitan area.
* Valid Drivers License with no restrictions or suspensions.
* Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.