Superintendent, Civil

Job Description

Job Description

At KCI Construction, we are not just building structures; we are building futures.

Are you ready to build your future with a company that values your skills, dedication, and growth? Join us at KCI Construction, where your skills and talents will help shape the future of our communities. Together, we can build something great!

About us:

KCI is one of the more diverse self-performing contractors in the Midwest, with the expertise and ability to successfully perform on a wide range of projects. Any one of us can be found working on a design-build multi-story building one day, then a wastewater plant the next, and highway infrastructure after that.

KCI began in 1922 and is now an employee-owned construction company with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri.  We are a team of builders and problem-solvers, who believe in doing things the right way.

Why KCI Construction?

Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Community Engagement: Join a team that gives back! Participate in local initiatives and volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

Safety First: Your safety is our top priority. We provide ongoing training and adhere to the highest safety standards.

Purpose: Project Superintendent is responsible for the timely completion of assigned project(s) and ensuring project is constructed in strict accordance with plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:  

Schedule
• Own execution of project milestones; partner with and communicate progress and challenges to Project Manager.
• Drive short term schedule (3-week look ahead) and tie back to milestones; distribute to subcontractors at weekly meetings.
• Identify and drive critical path items, pertaining to overall schedule end date.
• Work with Field Operations Manager for manpower needs for critical path items.
• Partner with Project Manager to plan and communicate project phasing and deadlines.

Production/Quality Control
• Drive overall quality control from start to close out.
• Partner with estimator/preconstruction from start through project completion to understand how the project was estimated to maximize production.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Meets and works to beat productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.
• Direct labor, equipment, and subcontractors through project completion.
• Coordinate and direct work in the field to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
Planning/Cost Management/Manhours
• Collaborate with project manager on overall job cost estimate.
• Watch overall manhours and associated costs compared to estimate.
• Proactively work with warehouse personnel to schedule and return equipment.
• Proactively plan work to ensure project deadlines are met in accordance with

Safety
• Adhere to OSHA/company safety requirements; create and maintain a safe work environment and hold team accountable to maintain high safety standards.
• Adopt and drive practice of all safety policies and procedures, and lead by example.

Leadership
• Maintain professional appearance, including jobsite and crews.
• Model appropriate and professional behaviors, attitudes, and actions.
• Facilitate teamwork and harmony between all construction crews by promoting and fostering a positive attitude.

Qualifications/Experience:
• At least five years superintendent experience with a focus on commercial. Heavy civil construction a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• OSHA 30 Hour required
• Experience managing self-performed work, a plus.

Managed By:
Project Director

Physical Demands:
• Work is performed outside in heat, cold and inclement weather.
• Work site conditions can be loud at times.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, kneel, climb, stoop and bend.
• Periodic lifting of 10 to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, material status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.