Job Description
Job Description
Program Management | Construction Management
KKCS, a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.
KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.
The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.
Site Assessment Project Manager - Office of Environment & Health & Safety (OEHS) – School Facilities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary Range: $120,640 – $126,880 annually
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
- Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
- Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
KKCS is seeking a highly experienced Site Assessment Project Manager to support the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) in managing environmental site assessments for school facilities. This role requires extensive experience in environmental investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time, contract, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities:
The Site Assessment Project Manager will oversee and coordinate work performed by environmental site assessment Master Services Agreement (MSA) contractors, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements. Key duties include:
- Reviewing and coordinating environmental site assessment activities, including:
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Soil Disposition Evaluations (Specification 01 4524 compliance)
- Soil Evaluations (SCAQMD Rule 1466 compliance)
- Health and Safety Risk Assessments
- Preliminary Environmental Assessments
- Remedial Investigations / Feasibility Studies
- Public Participation Plans
- Preparation and Implementation of Removal Action Workplans / Remedial Action Plans
- Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Surveys and Mitigation
- Assisting in contract development and oversight of remediation contractors.
- Establishing and maintaining project budgets, contracts, and schedules for environmental investigations and remediation efforts.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to OEHS Management regarding environmental site assessments, contractor oversight, and budget/schedule control.
- Coordinating the environmental review process for projects in alignment with Facilities Services Division (Facilities) requirements, including:
- Project scheduling
- Budgeting
- School design and construction
- Emergency response
- Waste disposal
- Demolition
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
- Seven (7) years of full-time, paid experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects conducted under the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) or a comparable regulatory agency.
- Expertise in site investigation and remedial strategies, including compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) protocols.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred:
- California Professional Registration (Certified Hydrogeologist, Professional Engineer, or Professional Geologist) is preferred.
KKCS is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply