Description

Kitchell is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Project Manager (Civil) to join our Mountain Region in the city of Phoenix and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Engage directly as an Owner's Representative with local municipalities to perform Project and/or Construction Management duties on Civil Infrastructure projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner's Representative for local municipalities, overseeing construction administration and inspection teams for civil Infrastructure projects
Oversee roadway, pedestrian, underground utility, and civil site construction and responsible for project inspections to confirm compliance with contract documents, project plans, and specifications
Coordinate with all project stakeholders including utility companies, municipal engineers, and project teams
Ensure public works projects follow entire QA/QC processes including reviewing Quality Control reports submitted by the Contractor and comparing them to Quality Assurance test results
Verify quantities of completed work for payment items including conducting field measurements, reviewing, and verifying quantity measurements, and recommending progress payments to Contractors
Prepare detailed daily inspection reports and track extra work and force accounts
Perform investigation and interpret construction contract documents to help resolve project issues
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
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

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
10 or more years of project management experience in Civil Infrastructure such as roadways or utility projects is required

Knowledge and Skills

Good working knowledge of municipal construction contracts, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements is required
Knowledge of architecture, civil engineering, and construction management principles is required
Proficiency with the Microsoft project management software is required
Working knowledge of Procore construction management software is preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with the project team is required
Professional accreditations such as Professional Engineer (PE) registration are desirable but not required

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or outdoor construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, occasionally climb, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position may require the occasional lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

Travel Requirement

The scope of responsibility includes both working embedded at the client office location and in the field at the project site as required in Phoenix, AZ. Valid Motor Vehicle Record with no restrictions or suspensions is required and the ability to drive a motorized vehicle.

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