Project Manager/Superintendent

Project Manager / Superintendent

Wage: $79.71/hour ($165,806 Annually)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente’s Construction Department has an immediate opening in the San Francisco Service Area for an experienced Construction Superintendent. Responsible for successful delivery of multiple simultaneous construction projects in Hospital and Health Care facilities.

BENEFITS

Family Healthcare Coverage, Pension, Vacation Pay. Benefits furnished through the Carpenters Union - Self Elect 401K option available. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.

Functional Knowledge & Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent teamwork skills, ability to collaborate with others.

· Ability to initiate and maintain effective communication and collaboration with Project Managers, design teams, users, subcontractors, vendors, and all project stakeholders.

· Computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and/or PlanGrid.

· Strong customer service orientation.

· Ability to produce and update construction schedules.

· Proficient in e-Builder or gain proficiency within a six-month window of hire.

· Good understanding of construction management processes and responsibilities.

· Good understanding of construction costs and principles.

· Proficient in blueprint reading; must be able to translate details and specs into practical use.

· Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.

· Ability to use analytical problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles.

· Quantity takeoffs / some estimating experience preferred.

· Working knowledge of contract language and conditions.

Customer & Industry Knowledge

· Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101, OSHA, CAL-OSHA, HCAI/OSHPD, State Fire Marshall, UBC, ADA, Title 24 & state and local regulatory building codes.

· Working knowledge of KP, NFS, CPFC and Medical Center Policies & Procedures, and Standards, or gain proficiency within a six-month window of hire.

· Must be able to understand and interpret construction documents.

· Working knowledge of construction practices.

· Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.

· Working knowledge of contract processes.

· Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente processes, or proficiency within six months of hire.

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and building codes.

· Must be able to perform constructability reviews, value engineering, and disruption plans.

· Working knowledge of Trade Labor Union requirements.

Education

· Minimum High school diploma or GED required.

· HCAi (OSHPD) Experience.

· Minimum 5 years of progressive construction coordination or supervisory experience in general construction industry with a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing construction activities for health care facilities or similar technical environment.

Preferred:

· Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.

· Superintendent certification through Carpenter’s union or equivalent.

· OSHA 30.

Environment

· Office and construction worksites. Must be able to work shiftwork, overtime, and under pressure of deadlines. May require travel to other medical service areas. Must be able to work in a matrixed environment. Must be able to work in a union environment.

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to validate work in place which may include climbing a ladder, crawling in above ceiling places, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting load of twenty-five pounds.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction

· Understand the specific Owner Project Requirements (OPR) and Project Management Plan (PMP) for the project.

· Facilitate as-built / record drawing research for project in design.

· Request, obtain, and review any lessons learned from related or similar projects.

· Provide constructability review of design drawings. Advocate for construction methods or delivery strategy which would increase the value and improve the successful delivery of the project. Ensure that design drawings incorporate the recommendations.

· Assist with development of the Commissioning Plan for the project.

· In coordination with the project team, develop the Work Breakdown Structure / determine the activity codes to be utilized for the CPFC portion of the project.

· Develop and implement CPFC’s Quality Control program on all assigned projects.

· Develop submittals list (for subcontracted and self-performed scope) in coordination with project team, including all close-out documentation to be required from subcontractors.

· Develop Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) document in coordination with project team.

· Identify subcontractors for competitive bidding of subcontracted scope in coordination with project team.

· Participate in development of Request for Proposal / Bid scope for subcontracted scopes of work. Ensure clarity whenever there are potentially overlapping scopes of work between multiple trades. Ensure that all project scope is included, and none is left out.

· Participate in Bid Walk for project.

· After bids are received, review and verify winning bids for scope, inclusions, and exclusions.

Construction Projects

· Schedule and facilitate Construction Kick Off Meeting. Ensure all project participants are aware of all expectations and requirements, especially Quality and Safety.

· Supervise and deliver multiple simultaneous construction projects, managing the scope / schedule / budget of each project.

· Plan and monitor on-site construction activities, maintaining liaison with architect/engineer regarding project progress and changes.

· Administrate construction process and interface with subcontractors and design team for all construction-related issues.

· Ensure project activities comply with company and architectural/engineering requirements, providing.

· interpretation of design and application of construction methods.

· Responsible for all project documentation, whether provided directly or delegated to others.

Schedule Management

· Develop, continuously maintain, and implement the detailed construction schedule for each project (Microsoft Projects software).

· Manage the schedule forward, keeping the critical path of tasks always in mind (critical path is the chain of tasks which cannot start until their previous tasks are completed).

· Maintain the accuracy and appropriate level of detail of the construction schedule, to ensure clear scheduling and planning of all project tasks. As needed, update and adjust tasks and their durations. Maintain accurate completion percentage for each task, including for any and all updated tasks.

· Develop and advocate for alternative strategies to achieve successful project delivery by adjusting schedule / scope / budget.

· Maintain awareness of long-lead times for any and all equipment / materials. Ensure such long-lead times are factored into the detailed construction schedule.

· Manage the administrative time required for RFI’s, change order requests, budget transfers, inspections, and all other policies and procedures. Ensure that such administrative time is factored into the detailed construction schedule.

· Maintain the alignment of detailed construction schedule with Project Manager’s overall project schedule.

· Ensure communication of schedule and expectations to all subcontractors and CPFC personnel.

· Maintain communication with General Foreman to ensure appropriate self-performed trade labor manpower on each project.

Scope Management

· Maintain detailed knowledge of current approved scope of work, and any potential changes to scope, on all assigned projects.

· Write Daily Logs and / or review Daily Logs written by others.

· Ensure the clarity of all Requests for Information (RFI’s) sent to the Project Manager and Design Team, and ensure that clear directives and responses are received.

· Ensure all Design Team directives are communicated in writing to all subcontractors and CPFC personnel.

Subcontractor Management

· Maintain detailed knowledge subcontracted scope on all assigned projects.

· For potential changes to subcontracted scope, determine and define the changed scope, and ensure the request for change is managed per current CPFC policies and procedures.

· Review and verify all subcontract invoice requests. Approval of invoiced work indicates acceptance of that work.

Quality Control

· Review and verify all quality control documentation / daily reports prepared by others.

· Ensure pre-task planning is performed.

· Understand the details of each subcontractor’s approved scope.

· Understand the details of approved self-performed scope.

· Verify quality of all work prior to inspection with IOR or AHJ.

· Monitor all potential changes in scope and ensure timely processing of change orders.

· Collaborate with PM, Design Team, Inspectors, and AHJ’s to successfully deliver all required permit related documentation and final signoff’s.

· Ensure accurate and timely completion of any and all Punch List scope.

· Review and verify all closeout documentation from subcontractors prior to approval of final invoices.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79.71 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94118: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person