Project Superintendent

Kitchell is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent with healthcare or higher education project experience to join our close-knit team in Houston, Texas. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.Our ideal candidate will have executed and led projects in excess of $20 million.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate 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 storm water 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 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 is updating the log weekly.Ensure the 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 to manage 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 and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; and seven (7) years of supervisory experienceOR a minimum of ten (10) years of field experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.OSHA 30 certificate.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of all elements of healthcare construction and understanding of skilled trades.Skilled in field productivity and project management software.Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive project schedules.Travel RequirementAny travel is limited to Houston and the surrounding metro area.