Project Superintedent

Brief Description Kitchell is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to join our team in Tucson, Arizona, and contribute to the growth and success of our Tucson office 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. The primary function of this position is to oversee the day-to-day field operations of the project or area assigned, from planning to completion. This includes, but is not limited to, daily scheduling, supervision of all site or area activities, tasks, and personnel, and ensuring the safety and overall compliance of the project or area. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities Ability to build projects in excess of $15 million dollars and/or work under the supervision of a Sr. Project Superintendent as part of a larger project team.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the contract documents, 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.Confer with Preconstruction Services during the preparation of estimates regarding means and methods, systems, schedule and general conditions.Assign and monitor members of the project team to various tasks at the start and throughout all phases of the project. Perform performance evaluations for all personnel assigned to this position.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.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. Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and contract documents.Establish, implement, manage, and enforce the administration and monitoring of all stormwater prevention and fugitive dust regulations and prevention measures per the project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and applicable environmental quality regulations.Establish an effective and professional on-site working relationship with the owner, architects, engineers, and inspectors related to the project.Prepare and distribute Project Daily Reports which are to contain information related to, but not 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.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.Develop recovery plans to mitigate any delays to the critical path of the project.Monitor the development of the project expediting log and ensure that staff are updating the log weekly.Ensure the Project Engineers are prepared to update the project schedule procurement activities accordinglyMaintain 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.Develop and implement techniques, methods and systems for the project. Implement improvements in work methods and materials to enhance quality, safety, productivity and management.Demonstrate effective management of our Trade Partners in a manner that is conducive to a successful and timely project completion. Establish project pre-planning activities to ensure coordinated efforts and outcomes in the field. Discuss and document during weekly coordination meetings.Conduct Weekly Safety Meetings and Trade Partner Coordination Meetings.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.Establish and maintain a process for managing the completion of Kitchell pre-punch and Architect / Owner punch lists. Assist with close-out procedures in accordance with the contract documents and procedure manual. Education Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field; and five (5) years of supervisory experience OR a minimum of ten (10) years of field experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field. OSHA 30 certificate or ability to attain within 12 months of hire. Desired Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of all elements of commercial construction and understanding of skilled trades. Skilled in field productivity and project management software. Intermediate level of technological experience. Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive project schedules Work Environment This is a Safety Sensitive Position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active, and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The position may also involve sitting for long periods of time. The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. 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.