Solutions and Delivery Manager
Delivery manager job in San Francisco, CA
The Mission
As the Manager, Solutions & Delivery, being the critical bridge between our clients and our global delivery teams. Your role is to translate abstract research goals (e.g.,
"Make the model wittier"
) into concrete, executable engineering standards (SOPs), ensuring we deliver the "Golden Standard" of data every time.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Sales Solutioning & Technical Scoping
Requirement Translation: Partner with the Account manager during early client engagements to analyze complex technical requirements. Translate vague requests (e.g., "Improve safety boundaries") into specific data strategies (e.g., "Adversarial Red Teaming protocols").
Pilot Architecture: Lead the design and execution of Proof of Concept (POC) pilots. Define the initial prompt sets, grading rubrics, and success metrics to win client confidence.
2. Delivery Architecture & SOP Engineering
Guideline Authoring: Write and maintain the "Bible" for each project-comprehensive Style Guides and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You must define what "Good" looks like for complex tasks such as Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning or Persona-based Creative Writing.
Workflow Integration: Collaborate with the R&D team to integrate new tools into the production workflow to improve efficiency.
3. Quality Assurance & Dual-Evaluation
Client Alignment: Act as the primary technical point of contact during delivery. Lead weekly quality calibration calls with clients to defend our data decisions and align on edge cases.
4. Resource Orchestration
Capacity Planning: Forecast talent needs based on the sales pipeline. Issue precise "Talent Profiles" to the Operations/Recruiting team (e.g.,
"We need 20 native French speakers with coding backgrounds by next week"
).
Delivery Oversight: Monitor the overall health of multiple concurrent projects. Identify bottlenecks in throughput or quality and intervene with process adjustments before they impact the client.
Requirements
Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Solutions Engineering, or Delivery Management within the AI Data, Localization (LSP).
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the LLM data lifecycle (SFT, RLHF, DPO). You understand the difference between a simple Q&A and a multi-turn reasoning task.
Data Literacy: Comfortable using Excel/Sheets for data analysis; basic Python skills or SQL knowledge to query dataset progress is a strong plus.
Communication: Fluency in English is non-negotiable. You must be confident presenting to PhD-level researchers and demanding product owners.
Engagement Manager - Biotech
Delivery manager job in San Francisco, CA
We're supporting a fast-growing company developing advanced AI-driven laboratory automation systems who are looking for an Engagement Manager to bridge deep scientific expertise with strategic, executive-level engagement. This organisation is building intelligent robotics platforms that dramatically increase experimental throughput for life-science R&D teams, and they're looking for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments and wants to contribute to an ambitious mission in biotech and automation.
This would be a full time, onsite position in SF with relocation packages available. Travel is required, up to 25% - 50% to major biopharma hubs such as Boston, San Diego, Seattle, and around SF.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the full customer lifecycle from pre-sales engagement through deployment and post-deployment expansion, serving as the primary liaison to senior scientific and pharmaceutical stakeholders.
Embed with customer teams to map workflow bottlenecks, define requirements, and develop deployment plans with clear technical deliverables and success metrics.
Manage multiple customer programs simultaneously, coordinating across internal engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Develop and measure customer success KPIs, using insights to shape scalable playbooks and influence product direction.
Navigate comfortably between high-level strategic discussions with VP/C-suite leadership and hands-on workflow details with lab scientists, articulating technical concepts in terms of business value.
Key Qualifications:
Strong technical foundation in biological or life sciences, including 2+ years of wet-lab research experience and an understanding of end-to-end pharma R&D workflows.
3+ years of customer-facing experience in management consulting (MBB/LEK preferred), biotech/pharma business development, or technical deployment roles requiring executive-level communication.
Demonstrated success leading complex customer engagements with rapid decision cycles, multi-layer stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface credibly with both scientific and business audiences.
Startup mindset with strong ownership, comfort operating in ambiguity, and willingness to work onsite 5 days per week in San Francisco with 25-50% travel to major biopharma hubs.
Bonus: experience in early-stage startups; exposure to robotics, hardware, or software engineering teams.
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Slurm Administration & Systems Architecture
Delivery manager job in San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a highly skilled HPC/AI/ML Cluster Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of large-scale HPC environments powered by Slurm. This role centers on cluster engineering, administration, and performance optimization, with emphasis on GPU-accelerated computing, advanced networking, and workload scheduling. In this role, you will work closely with our researchers, vendors, and partners to manage Slurm clusters that are used for AI/ML workloads.
Responsibilities
Cluster Engineering & Deployment
Participate in the design and bring-up of bare metal HPC/AI/ML environments
Architect compute node definitions (NUMA, GRES GPU topologies, CPU pinning) and Slurm partitioning strategies for diverse workloads.
Integrate heterogeneous hardware platforms into cohesive scheduling environments.
Develop provisioning and imaging workflows (Ansible, MAAS, cloud-init, CI/CD pipelines) for reproducible cluster build-out.
Coordinate communications between vendors, researchers, and other partners during cluster bring-up and operation.
Slurm Management
Configure and operate the Slurm Workload Manager.
Build custom Slurm plugins and scripts (epilog/prolog, pam_slurm_adopt) to extend functionality and integrate with authentication, and monitoring.
Manage federated Slurm setups across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments.
System Administration & Monitoring
Administer Linux HPC environments, including network configuration, storage integration, and kernel tuning for HPC workloads.
Deploy and maintain observability stacks for system health, GPU metrics, and job monitoring.
Automate failure detection, node health checks, and job cleanup to ensure high uptime and reliability.
Manage security and access control (LDAP/SSSD, VPN, PAM, SSH session auditing).
User & Stakeholder Support
Assist cluster users with developing workflows that make efficient use of compute resources.
Containerize HPC applications with Docker/Podman/Enroot-Pyxis and integrate GPU-aware runtimes into Slurm jobs.
Automate cost accounting and cluster usage reporting.
Qualifications
7+ years experience in HPC cluster administration and engineering, with deep knowledge of Slurm.
Familiarity with common AI/ML software package dependencies and workflows
Expert in Slurm configuration, partition design, QoS/preemption policies, and GRES GPU scheduling.
Strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and performance tuning for HPC environments.
Hands-on experience with parallel file system, advanced networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/200 GbE), and monitoring stacks.
Proficient with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and version control.
Demonstrated ability to operate GPU-accelerated clusters at scale.
Senior Service Delivery Manager
Delivery manager job in Redwood City, CA
Zensar technologies, US is looking for high caliber Infrastructure Architect cum Service delivery manager for our client based out in Redwood City CA.
This job requires Technical expertise to lead High complex Infrastructure cloud Project and also to manage the stakeholder
Location of work- Redwood City CA
Onsite role
Open for both Fulltime and Contract
Experience: Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in IT, including significant experience in both enterprise architecture and IT service management leadership roles
Overall accountability for end-to-end service delivery, client relationship management, and governance.
Client satisfaction.
Lead client governance meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and represent all delivery towers.
Manage stakeholder communication, escalation management, and issue resolution.
Work with offshore, nearshore, and onshore teams to ensure unified delivery.
Transformation initiatives.
Drive strategic initiatives (automation, Roadmap).
Technical expertise
Must have skills
Enterprise architect with capability across Infra, Cloud and Networks.
Core understanding of Security concepts.
Ability to decode enterprise architecture for apps. (with appropriate conversations)
Communication and people management skills.
Extensive experience in manage Complex Cloud Infrastructure project
Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and modeling tools
Good to have:
Background in Security with Okta, PIM/ PAM and Enterprise security.
Strong experience in Enterprise apps architecture creation, modelling and deployment.
Certifications (Preferred): Relevant certifications such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), PMP, or cloud platform certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Expert).
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Palo Alto, CA
Akkodis is seeking a Senior Project Manage for a 6 month Contract job with a client in Palo Alto CA 94304 (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Automobile/Manufacturing industry is a must.
Rate Range: $60/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Summary:
The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will lead sourcing, licensing negotiations, and supplier management for IT software within the client's Technology Group.
The role owns the full software procurement lifecycle, including spend analysis, negotiating new and renewal contracts, presenting sourcing recommendations to leadership, and driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.
The position builds strong internal and external partnerships, manages strategic vendors through regular performance reviews, and ensures alignment with business needs.
Requires at least 8+ years of IT software purchasing experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, ERP and CLM system experience (preferably Coupa and Ironclad), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Hybrid onsite with potential conversion to FTE based on performance.
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Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Martinez, CA
⚡ Senior Project Manager (Electrical, Commercial)
💼 Large-Scale Electrical Construction Projects | Healthcare
🌍 San Francisco, CA | Hybrid
💰 Base: $150,000-$220,000
🚀 Full-Time
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electrical projects in healthcare. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive project success, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and build and scale high-performing project teams.
What You'll Do:
• Lead the full lifecycle of healthcare electrical projects - planning through completion
• Manage budgets, schedules, and cash flow for multi-million dollar projects
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory standards are exceeded
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, and project documentation
• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to achieve project goals
• Recruit, mentor, and scale project teams, developing operational excellence
What We're Looking For:
• 5+ years in electrical construction project management
• Proven experience managing large-scale healthcare electrical projects
• Track record of building and scaling project teams
• Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
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Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in San Mateo, CA
Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager to join our Bay Area region in San Mateo County, CA and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
Provide onsite PM/CM Services as an owner's representative on a large Division of the State Architect (DSA) k-12 Education Market Sector program.
Responsibilities
Providing PM/CM Consultant Services for the owner on multiple k-12 projects
Ensures operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies
Ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished
Manage the procurement phase and development of RFQs and RFPs
Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client
Identifies and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions
Actively participates on internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company
Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and enforces rules fairly and uniformly
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is preferred
12 or more years of experience in the Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC) industry of which a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager is required
Knowledge and Skills
Effective presentation skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations to the end users, stakeholders, board of education is required
Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required
Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore are strongly preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required
Provide leadership and financial management support to the project team is required
License and Certifications
A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, a Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, and/or a LEED Professional Accreditation is preferred
A valid California driver's license and clean driving record is required
Travel Requirements
This position is performed on location at the project site in San Mateo County, CA.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office, an office trailer, and/or in a construction jobsite environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include 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, 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 $170,000 - $200,000. 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.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Hayward, CA
Role: Senior Project Manager
Salary: $180,000-$220,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
We are partnering with a nationally recognized, ENR-ranked General Contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality public sector projects across the country.
As they continue to expand major initiatives in the Bay Area, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex public projects and drive successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
About the Role:
This key leadership position involves managing large-scale K-12 and public sector projects over $100M. The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating public work, strong relationships with Bay Area trade partners and architects, and a proven ability to lead teams, manage risk, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all phases of project management for major public projects over $100M.
Oversee budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project delivery strategies.
Maintain strong partnerships with Bay Area trade partners, architects, and public stakeholders.
Ensure full compliance with DSA (Division of the State Architect) requirements.
Direct and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Manage project risk, financial performance, contract negotiations, and change orders.
Maintain consistent communication across project teams, field leadership, and executive stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience managing large-scale public projects, ideally $100M+.
Strong background in K-12 and public works construction.
Established, active relationships with Bay Area trade partners and architects.
Proven expertise working within DSA guidelines and processes.
Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive complex projects to successful completion with a focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
What's Offered:
Competitive base salary of $180,000-$220,000, dependent on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to lead high-impact, high-visibility public projects for a nationally respected GC.
If you're a seasoned project leader ready to take on major Bay Area public work, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Interviews are scheduled to take place next week so if you're interested in hearing more about this and other roles, then please get in touch asap to discuss further at 480-818-6995 or send your resume to k.adams@locke-staffing.com
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in San Francisco, CA
About The Job
Oversee entire projects from the bid hand-off through the final acceptance by the customer.
Responsible for doing everything required for the company to earn the maximum fair profit on each project.
Manage and oversee all company projects to ensure timely completion and within budget
Maintain good communication skills between the company, client, general contractor, architect,designers, engineers, and consultants.
Work with operations and the field team to ensure the quality of work
Scheduling and coordinating all job activities, including subcontractors
Job site meetings with owners, architects, and engineers to resolve problems and changes to the schedule.
Develops business with new and existing customers and maintains contact with customers to ensure their satisfaction.
Provide the core leadership and training required to guide the project management team to success.
Qualifications
Must have experience as a large scale Project Manager in the commercial and industrial space. Specific emphasis on design build and negotiated work is desired.
Advanced experience with the preconstruction and design process.
Strong decision making, organizational and problem-solving skills required.
Strong mathematical skills to facilitate cost estimate, area calculation, and cost monitoring
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or equivalent experience.
Must be able to read and interpret all trade blueprints, drawings, and submittals.
Must be able to understand, draft, negotiate, and finalize favorable contract documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft 345, MS Project, Viewpoint Spectrum, Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam, and PDA device preferred.
Sr. Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Pleasanton, CA
6D PMCM is a program, project and construction management service leader committed to providing profound experiences for our employees, clients, communities, and industry.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and lead multidisciplinary teams-including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors-through the planning, design, and construction of complex modernization and new construction projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep experience in public sector capital projects.
You'll bring a collaborative mindset, strong client relationship skills, and a practical understanding of LEAN principles to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and document project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage all phases of design and construction with a proactive, collaborative approach.
Administer contracts in alignment with project goals and legal requirements.
Identify and resolve project issues that may impact scope, schedule, or budget.
Develop and maintain project schedules; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
Oversee procurement of architects, consultants, and contractors.
Define project scope and ensure budget adherence throughout all phases.
Review and negotiate consultant contracts, amendments, and contractor change orders.
Monitor construction quality for compliance with contract documents and industry standards.
Maintain organized project records and produce regular progress reports.
Foster a positive, solutions-oriented team environment and maintain strong client relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience managing California public construction projects.
Proven experience with renovation, modernization, and new construction.
Expertise in facilities condition assessments and master planning is a plus.
Professional credentials such as Registered Architect, Licensed Engineer, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of building systems, materials, and construction methods.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Confident decision-maker with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficient in project and document management software.
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $155,000 - $185,000. Salary ranges are subject to change at any time. Among other things, salary considerations include level of experience, geographic location, market sector, technical competencies, demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff, emotional intelligence, and client alignment.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Fremont, CA
Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil (Earthwork & Paving)
Employment Type: Full-Time
I'm partnering with one of Northern California's most respected heavy civil general contractors to help them find a Senior Project Manager with strong earthwork and paving experience. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing projects from planning through closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities:
Lead project schedules, budgets, and documentation from start to finish
Manage and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field operations
Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all project activities
Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders
Drive successful execution of complex earthwork and paving projects
Qualifications:
Proven experience managing heavy civil construction projects
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
The company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected, high-performing team.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Fremont, CA
The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing Healthcare Construction projects from inception through closeout. This individual will understand the unique complexities of acute-care, outpatient, and specialized clinical environments, including OSHPD/HCAI requirements, infection control protocols, and coordination within active healthcare facilities. The candidate will be capable of developing comprehensive project execution plans aligned with fixed timelines, budget constraints, and stringent regulatory standards. They should also have a strong track record managing diverse teams and communicating effectively with healthcare clients, design partners, and trade contractors.
Responsibilities
Lead, direct, and oversee all phases of healthcare construction projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
Develop detailed project execution plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, phasing strategies, and work plans specific to clinical environments.
Identify project risks-including operational disruptions, compliance considerations, and construction sequencing challenges-and establish clear mitigation and contingency strategies.
Manage and coordinate input from a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare facility leadership, HCAI inspectors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards within sensitive healthcare settings.
Ensure project delivery that supports uninterrupted patient care and meets the specialized needs of hospital and clinical environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
5+ years of project management experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years in healthcare construction strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success delivering complex, schedule-driven projects in active or regulated healthcare facilities.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships with healthcare clients.
Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to drive projects to successful completion.
Senior Project Manager (HVAC)
Delivery manager job in Union City, CA
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead teams on either a large, complex project or multiple smaller projects. This role will serve as the primary client point of contact while driving successful delivery across scope, schedule, and budget. Beyond project execution, this position provides mentorship and performance feedback to project team members and plays a critical role in fostering long-term client relationships.
What You'll Do
Build strong client relationships by providing clear and timely project updates.
Partner with leadership to develop and implement effective project strategies.
Manage budget reports, cost tracking, revenue forecasts, and change orders.
Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve scheduling or scope issues.
Ensure projects stay on track with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Delegate responsibilities to project team members, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
What You'll Need to Be Successful
Expert knowledge of mechanical systems design (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and design engineering practices.
Proven ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present proposals to clients and interact at all levels.
Confident public speaking and presentation skills.
Proficiency with CADD, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Qualifications
Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
10+ years of experience in project management within the mechanical systems, design-build, or construction space.
Why Join Us?
We're a fast-paced, growing company that values people, safety, innovation, collaboration, integrity, accountability, and sustainability. Our culture is designed to support career growth, empower achievement, and ensure every employee feels valued and respected. If you're a problem solver with a passion for delivering customer value, we'd love to have you on our team.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive employee-owned benefits package, including:
401(k) with 50% company match (immediate 100% vesting)
Annual incentive program based on performance and profitability
Fully paid employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary options
Disability income protection
Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending plans
Paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and life events leave
Ongoing training opportunities and company-paid professional memberships
Solutions and Delivery Manager
Delivery manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
The Mission
As the Manager, Solutions & Delivery, being the critical bridge between our clients and our global delivery teams. Your role is to translate abstract research goals (e.g.,
"Make the model wittier"
) into concrete, executable engineering standards (SOPs), ensuring we deliver the "Golden Standard" of data every time.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Sales Solutioning & Technical Scoping
Requirement Translation: Partner with the Account manager during early client engagements to analyze complex technical requirements. Translate vague requests (e.g., "Improve safety boundaries") into specific data strategies (e.g., "Adversarial Red Teaming protocols").
Pilot Architecture: Lead the design and execution of Proof of Concept (POC) pilots. Define the initial prompt sets, grading rubrics, and success metrics to win client confidence.
2. Delivery Architecture & SOP Engineering
Guideline Authoring: Write and maintain the "Bible" for each project-comprehensive Style Guides and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You must define what "Good" looks like for complex tasks such as Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning or Persona-based Creative Writing.
Workflow Integration: Collaborate with the R&D team to integrate new tools into the production workflow to improve efficiency.
3. Quality Assurance & Dual-Evaluation
Client Alignment: Act as the primary technical point of contact during delivery. Lead weekly quality calibration calls with clients to defend our data decisions and align on edge cases.
4. Resource Orchestration
Capacity Planning: Forecast talent needs based on the sales pipeline. Issue precise "Talent Profiles" to the Operations/Recruiting team (e.g.,
"We need 20 native French speakers with coding backgrounds by next week"
).
Delivery Oversight: Monitor the overall health of multiple concurrent projects. Identify bottlenecks in throughput or quality and intervene with process adjustments before they impact the client.
Requirements
Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Solutions Engineering, or Delivery Management within the AI Data, Localization (LSP).
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the LLM data lifecycle (SFT, RLHF, DPO). You understand the difference between a simple Q&A and a multi-turn reasoning task.
Data Literacy: Comfortable using Excel/Sheets for data analysis; basic Python skills or SQL knowledge to query dataset progress is a strong plus.
Communication: Fluency in English is non-negotiable. You must be confident presenting to PhD-level researchers and demanding product owners.
Engagement Manager - Biotech
Delivery manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
We're supporting a fast-growing company developing advanced AI-driven laboratory automation systems who are looking for an Engagement Manager to bridge deep scientific expertise with strategic, executive-level engagement. This organisation is building intelligent robotics platforms that dramatically increase experimental throughput for life-science R&D teams, and they're looking for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments and wants to contribute to an ambitious mission in biotech and automation.
This would be a full time, onsite position in SF with relocation packages available. Travel is required, up to 25% - 50% to major biopharma hubs such as Boston, San Diego, Seattle, and around SF.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the full customer lifecycle from pre-sales engagement through deployment and post-deployment expansion, serving as the primary liaison to senior scientific and pharmaceutical stakeholders.
Embed with customer teams to map workflow bottlenecks, define requirements, and develop deployment plans with clear technical deliverables and success metrics.
Manage multiple customer programs simultaneously, coordinating across internal engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Develop and measure customer success KPIs, using insights to shape scalable playbooks and influence product direction.
Navigate comfortably between high-level strategic discussions with VP/C-suite leadership and hands-on workflow details with lab scientists, articulating technical concepts in terms of business value.
Key Qualifications:
Strong technical foundation in biological or life sciences, including 2+ years of wet-lab research experience and an understanding of end-to-end pharma R&D workflows.
3+ years of customer-facing experience in management consulting (MBB/LEK preferred), biotech/pharma business development, or technical deployment roles requiring executive-level communication.
Demonstrated success leading complex customer engagements with rapid decision cycles, multi-layer stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface credibly with both scientific and business audiences.
Startup mindset with strong ownership, comfort operating in ambiguity, and willingness to work onsite 5 days per week in San Francisco with 25-50% travel to major biopharma hubs.
Bonus: experience in early-stage startups; exposure to robotics, hardware, or software engineering teams.
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Slurm Administration & Systems Architecture
Delivery manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
We are seeking a highly skilled HPC/AI/ML Cluster Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of large-scale HPC environments powered by Slurm. This role centers on cluster engineering, administration, and performance optimization, with emphasis on GPU-accelerated computing, advanced networking, and workload scheduling. In this role, you will work closely with our researchers, vendors, and partners to manage Slurm clusters that are used for AI/ML workloads.
Responsibilities
Cluster Engineering & Deployment
Participate in the design and bring-up of bare metal HPC/AI/ML environments
Architect compute node definitions (NUMA, GRES GPU topologies, CPU pinning) and Slurm partitioning strategies for diverse workloads.
Integrate heterogeneous hardware platforms into cohesive scheduling environments.
Develop provisioning and imaging workflows (Ansible, MAAS, cloud-init, CI/CD pipelines) for reproducible cluster build-out.
Coordinate communications between vendors, researchers, and other partners during cluster bring-up and operation.
Slurm Management
Configure and operate the Slurm Workload Manager.
Build custom Slurm plugins and scripts (epilog/prolog, pam_slurm_adopt) to extend functionality and integrate with authentication, and monitoring.
Manage federated Slurm setups across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments.
System Administration & Monitoring
Administer Linux HPC environments, including network configuration, storage integration, and kernel tuning for HPC workloads.
Deploy and maintain observability stacks for system health, GPU metrics, and job monitoring.
Automate failure detection, node health checks, and job cleanup to ensure high uptime and reliability.
Manage security and access control (LDAP/SSSD, VPN, PAM, SSH session auditing).
User & Stakeholder Support
Assist cluster users with developing workflows that make efficient use of compute resources.
Containerize HPC applications with Docker/Podman/Enroot-Pyxis and integrate GPU-aware runtimes into Slurm jobs.
Automate cost accounting and cluster usage reporting.
Qualifications
7+ years experience in HPC cluster administration and engineering, with deep knowledge of Slurm.
Familiarity with common AI/ML software package dependencies and workflows
Expert in Slurm configuration, partition design, QoS/preemption policies, and GRES GPU scheduling.
Strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and performance tuning for HPC environments.
Hands-on experience with parallel file system, advanced networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/200 GbE), and monitoring stacks.
Proficient with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and version control.
Demonstrated ability to operate GPU-accelerated clusters at scale.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in South San Francisco, CA
Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Project Manager II to join our Bay Area region in the city of South San Francisco and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.
Overview
Perform PM/CM Services as an Owner's Representative in the public sector for the Essential Services Market (fire and police stations) through the Design-build delivery method.
Responsibilities
Act as a Construction Manager with direct client facing responsibilities
Work directly with multiple city departments to provide them with internal resources as support for their need for PM/CM services
Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements
Conduct project meetings and provide documentation, administration, and tracking of relevant information
Maintains and ensures client satisfaction and effectively resolves complaints when necessary in order to secure repeat business
Implements and maintains effective systems of communication within and outside the program to ensure constructive relationships and the adequate flow of information
Ensure contractor, architect, engineer, will adhere to contractual requirements on areas of safety, performance, project staff, and equipment
Provide management of project logistics, organization, safety, and manpower utilization
Monitors project planning and design status to report findings, recommendations, and updates
May coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of construction management staff, contractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field is preferred
10 or more years of experience in Vertical Construction (public sector strongly preferred) is required with 5 of those years as a Project Manage is required
Prior experience working on Civic, Municipal, Justice, or Education market sector construction projects is required
Experience with Design-build delivery method is required
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E solicitation, project development, design-phase management, construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are required
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products is required
User skills with P6 and Procore are preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the advanced ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required
License and Certifications
DBIA certification preferred
Valid California driver's license and clean driving record required
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters with occasionally loud noise level in the work. Independent travel throughout the county and state may be required.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Travel Requirements
This position is performed on location at the project site in the city of South San Francisco, CA.
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), college savings plans, 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 $150,000 - $180,000. 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.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Santa Rosa, CA
About The Job
Oversee entire projects from the bid hand-off through the final acceptance by the customer.
Responsible for doing everything required for the company to earn the maximum fair profit on each project.
Manage and oversee all company projects to ensure timely completion and within budget
Maintain good communication skills between the company, client, general contractor, architect,designers, engineers, and consultants.
Work with operations and the field team to ensure the quality of work
Scheduling and coordinating all job activities, including subcontractors
Job site meetings with owners, architects, and engineers to resolve problems and changes to the schedule.
Develops business with new and existing customers and maintains contact with customers to ensure their satisfaction.
Provide the core leadership and training required to guide the project management team to success.
Qualifications
Must have experience as a large scale Project Manager in the commercial and industrial space. Specific emphasis on design build and negotiated work is desired.
Advanced experience with the preconstruction and design process.
Strong decision making, organizational and problem-solving skills required.
Strong mathematical skills to facilitate cost estimate, area calculation, and cost monitoring
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or equivalent experience.
Must be able to read and interpret all trade blueprints, drawings, and submittals.
Must be able to understand, draft, negotiate, and finalize favorable contract documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft 345, MS Project, Viewpoint Spectrum, Accubid, Procore, Bluebeam, and PDA device preferred.
Senior Project Manager
Delivery manager job in Fremont, CA
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a project from start to finish. This candidate will be able to create a plan of action which will consider a fixed timeline and evaluate risks. This individual should also have experience managing people and be an effective communicator.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee completion of project
Develop plan of action including schedule, resources and work plan
Assess risks and establish contingency plans
Manage work and inputs from variety of stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in project management or relevant fields
Demonstrated ability to deliver a completed project
Strong communication skills
Experience working with a team
Engagement Manager - Biotech
Delivery manager job in Fremont, CA
We're supporting a fast-growing company developing advanced AI-driven laboratory automation systems who are looking for an Engagement Manager to bridge deep scientific expertise with strategic, executive-level engagement. This organisation is building intelligent robotics platforms that dramatically increase experimental throughput for life-science R&D teams, and they're looking for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments and wants to contribute to an ambitious mission in biotech and automation.
This would be a full time, onsite position in SF with relocation packages available. Travel is required, up to 25% - 50% to major biopharma hubs such as Boston, San Diego, Seattle, and around SF.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the full customer lifecycle from pre-sales engagement through deployment and post-deployment expansion, serving as the primary liaison to senior scientific and pharmaceutical stakeholders.
Embed with customer teams to map workflow bottlenecks, define requirements, and develop deployment plans with clear technical deliverables and success metrics.
Manage multiple customer programs simultaneously, coordinating across internal engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Develop and measure customer success KPIs, using insights to shape scalable playbooks and influence product direction.
Navigate comfortably between high-level strategic discussions with VP/C-suite leadership and hands-on workflow details with lab scientists, articulating technical concepts in terms of business value.
Key Qualifications:
Strong technical foundation in biological or life sciences, including 2+ years of wet-lab research experience and an understanding of end-to-end pharma R&D workflows.
3+ years of customer-facing experience in management consulting (MBB/LEK preferred), biotech/pharma business development, or technical deployment roles requiring executive-level communication.
Demonstrated success leading complex customer engagements with rapid decision cycles, multi-layer stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface credibly with both scientific and business audiences.
Startup mindset with strong ownership, comfort operating in ambiguity, and willingness to work onsite 5 days per week in San Francisco with 25-50% travel to major biopharma hubs.
Bonus: experience in early-stage startups; exposure to robotics, hardware, or software engineering teams.
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