DescriptionKitchell is seeking to hire a
Senior Superintendent to join our team in
Tucson, Arizona. The Senior Superintendent will 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.
Duties & Responsibilities- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the contract documents, schedule (including the sequencing and 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 Pre-construction Services during the preparation of estimates regarding means and methods, systems, schedule, and general conditions.
- Supervise, coordinate, and mentor other Project Superintendents assigned to the project.
- 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.
- Perform daily safety inspections of the project and enforce the requirements of the Kitchell Safety Program, Site Specific Safety Plan, 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 storm water prevention and fugitive dust regulations and prevention measures per the project's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and applicable environmental quality regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make sure that Project Engineers are prepared to update the project schedule and procurement activities accordingly.
- 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.
- 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.
RequirementsEducation and Experience- 15 years of Superintendent experience
- OSHA 30
Preferred:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture
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 and attitude required.
- Excellent verbal, written skills; including the ability to influence, negotiate and drive project schedule.
Travel Requirement- Travel (within Arizona) may be required up to 50% of the time.
- Valid Motor Vehicle Record with no restrictions or suspensions.
- Ability to drive a motorized vehicle.
