Kitchell is seeking an experienced MEP Project Superintendent in Austin, Texas with higher education or healthcare project experience. This is an opportunityto contribute to the growth and success of our Texas region 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.

Our ideal candidate has completed higher education or hospital projects within the Austin metropolitan area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to build projects in excess of $12 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.
• 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.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and contract documents.
• Establish an effective and professional on-site working relationship with the owner, architects, engineers and inspectors related to the project.
• 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 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 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 and Experience

Must meet one of the following:

• Minimum of 5 years experience AND a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field
• OR 8 years of construction management experience with no degree can be considered

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
• Knowledge of commercial construction
• Commitment to the values of Kitchell with attention to honesty and integrity, quality of work, customer satisfaction, people development, profitability and managing change effectively.

Work Environment

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in office and construction environments.
• Regularly works in an office environment and occasionally works in a construction environment.
• Conditions occasionally include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions and cramped quarters.
• The noise level in the work environment is regularly moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit; frequently stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and use hands to finger, feel and handle.
• Must be able to talk one-on-one and to large groups and hear in construction settings.
• 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 items up to 50 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Travel is generally limited to the Austin metropolitan area.

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 profit sharing, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, weight loss, and tobacco cessation 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.