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Commercial Division Superintendent Job Description

Jobsite Responsibilities

• Visit each jobsite daily; open and close up jobsite following alarm, lights, and locking procedures
• Ensure all safety measures are in place and hold each Trade Partner accountable for safely performing all activities
• Ensure scheduled trade partners and vendors are on‐site as planned
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization and protection
• Ensure all materials required for the job are present prior to Trade Partner arrival
• Have a thorough understanding of Design details, confirmed material selections and their proper execution
• Consider lead times when scheduling material orders
• Be meticulous when reviewing work performed by Trade Partners
• Communicate with all trades present to ensure information/needs are addressed prior to leaving
• Actively manage all facets of the project. 
• Ensure work is being performed per latest plan and documentation
• Ensure job signage and rules are displayed appropriately and enforced
• Ensure protection of new and existing interior finishes, landscaping, etc.
• New finishes must be protected within 24 hours of install
• Utilize Procore for quality control and ongoing punch out process
• Thorough weekly inspection of all projects for items needing completion or correction
• Complete Daily Construction Reports (DCR) on a daily basis and input information into Procore

Scheduling Responsibilities

• Schedule Trade Partners and vendors based on critical path timeline as outlined within the project schedule
• Orchestrate routine coordination meetings among Trade Partners
• Ensure trade partners in 8‐week schedules are notified of and committed to listed dates
• Schedule Trade Partners 4 weeks in advance with notices at 3 weeks, 2 weeks, 1 week, and 1‐2 days prior to starting work
• Ensure scheduled Trade Partners and vendors are on‐site as planned
• Ensure early procurement of materials is coordinated with each Trade Partner to ensure timely delivery
• Schedule items to be completed both essential and non‐essential to critical path with Trade Partners
• Implement and follow punch out procedure at appropriate time for each project
• Complete any non‐critical path items as soon as possible
• Schedule Quality Control (QC) checklist site review with General Superintendent at appropriate intervals
  Communication Responsibilities
• Communicate with architect, designers, and owner throughout the job process
• Be responsive and available via email, text and phone
• Update owner each Friday of job status
• Communicate with office staff weekly for both scheduling and financial details
• Ensure General Superintendent is aware of Trade Partners neglecting properly communicated schedule, scheduling conflicts
  or any critical trade issues

Miscellaneous

• Utilize all applicable Procore features in order to properly coordinate with project manager
• Work with the utmost sense of care and urgency to ensure the highest quality and efficiency standards are met
• Work with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely job administration including time keeping and expense reporting

Estimator Job Description

The role of the Estimator will be to support all estimating components of the RKA Construction Preconstruction Department for both the Residential and Commercial Divisions.

Estimating:
• Maintain all current project drawings, specifications, and addenda and distribution to subcontractors
• Generate detailed estimates for prospective clients as required
• Develop project scopes for each division of work during the preconstruction timeline
• Assist the Preconstruction Manager in managing deliverable timelines
• Coordinate subcontractor estimating meetings with prospective clients/design team
• Study plans and provide estimating guidelines to subcontractors and vendors
• Quantity takeoffs using detailed spreadsheets and takeoff software
• Maintenance of current approved Subcontractor/Vendor List
• Maintain historical pricing database
• Support project download meetings with project manager and superintendent
• Update Residential and Commercial Department heads on current estimate statuses during weekly meeting

General:
• Seek relevant education opportunities
• Attendance at networking and social events
• Be an ambassador for the RKA Brand

Competitive salary: Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Memphis, TN
Experience: Estimating Experience: 3-5 years (Preferred)

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Bonus pay
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Superintendent Job Description

Work Location: Oxford, Batesville, Tupelo areas

Jobsite Responsibilities

• Visit each jobsite daily; open and close up jobsite following alarm, lights, and locking procedures
• Ensure scheduled subcontractors and vendors are on-site as planned
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization and protection
• Ensure all materials required for the job are present prior to trade partner arrival
• Have a thorough understanding of Design details, confirmed material selections and their proper execution
• Consider lead times when scheduling material orders
• Be meticulous is reviewing work done by subcontractors
• When on-site communicate with all trades present to ensure information/needs are address prior to leaving
• Actively manage all facets of the project. Do not let trade partners dictate design or quality standards without RKA input
• Ensure work is being done per latest plan and documentation
• Ensure job signage and rules are displayed appropriately and enforced
• Ensure protection of new and existing interior finishes, driveways, landscaping, etc.
• New finishes must be protected within 24 hours of install
• Utilize Planradar for quality control and ongoing punch out process
• Thorough weekly inspection of all projects for items needing completion or correction

Scheduling Responsibilities

• Schedule subcontractors and vendors based on critical path timeline as outlined in written 8 week schedule
• Ensure Trade partners in 8 week schedules are notified of and committed to listed dates
• Schedule subcontractors 4 weeks in advance with notices at 3 weeks, 2 weeks, 1 week, and 1-2 days prior to starting work
• Ensure scheduled subcontractors and vendors are on-site as planned
• Schedule items to be done both essential and non-essential to critical path with trade partners
• Implement and follow punch out procedure at appropriate time for each project
• Complete any non-critical path items as soon as possible
• Schedule QC checklist site review with General Superintendent at appropriate intervals

Communication Responsibilities

• Communicate with architect, designers, and owner throughout the job process
• Be responsive and available via email, text and phone
• Update homeowner each Friday of job status
• Communicate with office staff weekly for both scheduling and financial details
• Ensure General Superintendent is aware of trade partners neglecting properly communicated schedule, scheduling conflicts or any critical trade issues

Miscellaneous

• Utilize all applicable co-construct features in order to properly coordinate with project manager
• Work with the utmost sense of care and urgency to ensure the highest quality and efficiency standards are met
• Re-verify with the office, prior to rough-in. Specialty product selections and installation specifics. i.e, master tub, wall-mounted faucets, in-wall valving etc.

Residential Superintendent Job Description

Jobsite Responsibilities

• Visit each jobsite daily; open and close up jobsite following alarm, lights, and locking procedures
• Ensure scheduled subcontractors and vendors are on-site as planned
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization and protection
• Ensure all materials required for the job are present prior to trade partner arrival
• Have a thorough understanding of Design details, confirmed material selections and their proper execution
• Consider lead times when scheduling material orders
• Be meticulous is reviewing work done by subcontractors
• When on-site communicate with all trades present to ensure information/needs are address prior to leaving
• Actively manage all facets of the project. 
• Ensure work is being done per latest plan and documentation
• Ensure job signage and rules are displayed appropriately and enforced
• Ensure protection of new and existing interior finishes, driveways, landscaping, etc.
• New finishes must be protected within 24 hours of install
• Utilize Planradar for quality control and ongoing punch out process
• Thorough weekly inspection of all projects for items needing completion or correction

Scheduling Responsibilities

• Schedule subcontractors and vendors based on critical path timeline as outlined in written 8 week schedule
• Ensure Trade partners in 8 week schedules are notified of and committed to listed dates
• Schedule subcontractors 4 weeks in advance with notices at 3 weeks, 2 weeks, 1 week, and 1-2 days prior to starting work
• Ensure scheduled subcontractors and vendors are on-site as planned
• Schedule items to be done both essential and non-essential to critical path with trade partners
• Implement and follow punch out procedure at appropriate time for each project
• Complete any non-critical path items as soon as possible
• Schedule QC checklist site review with General Superintendent at appropriate intervals

Communication Responsibilities

• Communicate with architect, designers, and owner throughout the job process
• Be responsive and available via email, text and phone
• Update homeowner each Friday of job status
• Communicate with office staff weekly for both scheduling and financial details
• Ensure General Superintendent is aware of trade partners neglecting properly communicated schedule, scheduling conflicts or any critical trade issues

Miscellaneous

• Utilize all applicable co-construct features in order to properly coordinate with project manager
• Work with the utmost sense of care and urgency to ensure the highest quality and efficiency standards are met
• Re-verify with the office, prior to rough-in. Specialty product selections and installation specifics. i.e, master tub, wall-mounted faucets, in-wall valving etc.

Construction Internship Job Description

RKA Construction is recruiting students interested in internships in the construction industry. Our goal at is not only to engage students and teach them about the day-to-day activities of a general contractor, but also to assist in educating them to potentially become future successful employees with our company.

Responsibilities:

Students working in construction operations will work closely with our preconstruction, project management, and jobsite teams, as well as with subcontractors and owners, to aid in the successful setup, execution, and closeout of projects.

Responsibilities and duties may include the following:

• Gaining an understanding of the RKA construction process
• Participating in takeoff/ estimating process
• Attend design meetings with owner and team
• Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities
• Help create a working timeline for subcontractors in order to complete the project on time
• Assisting in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout
• Assist in preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing a college or university accredited degree program; recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, and at minimum 1 year of completed educational studies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Location: Memphis, TN