Kitchell

Project Superintendent

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent with Healthcare or Higher Education project experience to join our close-knit team in Houston, Texas and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the ability to build projects in excess of $15-50 million dollars.

Duties And Responsibilities

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Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the contract documents, project schedule (including the sequencing/phasing of the project and those activities that comprise the critical path on the project), staffing, project estimate and the coordination of project personnel.

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Confer with Preconstruction Services during the preparation of estimates regarding means and methods, systems, schedule and general conditions.

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Assign and monitor members of the project team to various tasks at the start and throughout all phases of the project.

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Perform performance evaluations for all personnel assigned to this position.

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Establish, implement, manage and enforce the Kitchell Safety Program and the Site Specific Safety Plan on the project and OSHA Guidelines as necessary to provide a safe work environment for the personnel on-site as well as other personnel that may be directly affected by the project.

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Establish, implement, manage and enforce the Kitchell Quality Assurance Program and comprehensive quality control that enforces the requirements of the contract specifications, drawings and industry standards.

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Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and contract documents.

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Establish, implement, manage and enforce the administration and monitoring of all storm water prevention and fugitive dust regulations and prevention measures per the project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and applicable environmental quality regulations.

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Establish an effective and professional on-site working relationship with the owner, architects, engineers and inspectors related to the project.

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Prepare and distribute Project Daily Reports which are to contain information related to, but not be limited to crew sizes, manpower count, detailed description of work performed by area/floor for each trade partner as well as equipment used, weather conditions, construction progress, issues, delays and verbal directives.

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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Critical Path Method and Lean Process Scheduling with the ability to apply this knowledge to building, maintaining and updating a thorough and accurate Project Schedule.

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Develop recovery plans to mitigate any delays to the critical path of the project.

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Monitor the development of the project expediting log and ensure that staff is updating the log weekly.

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Ensure the Project Engineers are prepared to update the project schedule procurement activities accordingly.

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Maintain a current and updated set of drawings (electronic or paper) in the field and help ensure that our Trade Partner personnel are using the same.

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Develop and implement techniques, methods and systems for the project.

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Implement improvements in work methods and materials to enhance quality, safety, productivity and management.

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Demonstrate effective management of our Trade Partners in a manner that is conducive to a successful and timely project completion.

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Establish project pre-planning activities to ensure coordinated efforts and outcomes in the field. Discuss and document during weekly coordination meetings.

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Conduct Weekly Safety Meetings and Trade Partner Coordination Meetings.

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Establish and maintain a process for "work to complete" and "pre-punch" lists throughout the project duration to minimize corrective work at the end of the project.

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Establish and maintain a process for managing the completion of Kitchell pre-punch and Architect / Owner punch-lists.

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Assist with close-out procedures by the contract documents and procedure manual.

Requirements

Education and Experience

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7- 10 years of Superintendent experience

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Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.

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OSHA 30 certificate

Knowledge And Skills

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Knowledge of all elements of commercial construction and understanding of skilled trades.

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Skilled in field productivity, and project management software.

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Ability to influence, negotiate and drive project schedules.

Travel Requirement

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Travel is generally limited to the Houston metropolitan and surrounding area.

Summary

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.