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Are you committed to a high level of craftsmanship and relationship-building with clients? At RKA our team members take a personalized approach to our projects offering a boutique experience for our residential and commercial clients. 

RKA Construction is a premier builder with locations in Memphis, Oxford, and Pickwick Lake. Scroll down to find construction jobs in Memphis and surrounding areas.

Oxford, MS Superintendent

Oxford Mississippi 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. 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 weekly 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

Misc.

  • 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

    Benefits:

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

     

     

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    Residential Project Manager

    Residential Project Manager Job Description

     

    Budgeting Responsibilities:

    • Review project budgets weekly
    • Monitor owner directed changes, selections and subcontractor charges to keep the revised budget totals up to date
    • Constantly update budget to ensure the projected total is accurate at completion
    • Write purchase orders for all subcontractors and suppliers
    • Convert estimate amounts to time intervals for use by in house trades

    Scheduling Responsibilities:

    • Monitor project schedule
    • Produce Gant Chart project schedule at commencement of each project
    • Maintain 8-week detailed schedules with superintendent input
      • Update monthly
      • Assist superintendent with subcontractor notification
    • Distribute project schedules as required

    Estimating Responsibilities:

    • Quote procurement
    • Material takeoffs

      Communication Responsibilities:

      • Email all clients / architects / designers every week outlining the schedule
      • Schedule and coordinate OAC meetings at minimum once per month
      • Provide monthly report to Owner, Architect, and Designer until project is complete
      • Neighborhood letters

        Material Tracking Responsibilities:

        • Produce material selections schedule
        • Monitor owner selections and send reminders for upcoming selection dates
        • Provide pricing detail for owner selections as required
        • Provide owner with helpful information to make selection process easy
        • Maintain internal selections spreadsheet

          Permits Responsibilities:

          • Ensure permits are pulled in timely manner
          • Ensure all inspections during project are passed
          • SWPPP permits

            Other Responsibilities:

            • Lead paint documentation when applicable
            • Utility coordination when applicable
              • Submit utility application to MLGW as required and coordinate work to be completed timely.
            • Punch list process tracking and execution
            • Ensure quality control standards are being maintained
            • Project document organization
              • Maintain current job binder and electronic files
            • Co-construct monitoring and implementation
            • Weekly project photos
            • Project closeout

             


            Residential Superintendent

            Residential Division 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. 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 weekly 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

            Misc.

            • 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

              Benefits:

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

               

               

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              Senior Commercial Superintendent

              Commercial Division Senior Superintendent Job Description

              Jobsite Responsibilities

              • Oversee larger volume projects within the Commercial Division
              • When able, visit additional projects on a weekly basis to review progress with Project Superintendent(s) within the Commercial Division
              • Lead, guide, and mentor Project Superintendents to help advance their growth and development
              • Ensure all safety measures are in place and hold each Trade Partner accountable for safely performing all activities
              • Support the development of all project schedules during the hand-off stage and accountability for schedule updates for all assigned projects
              • Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization and protection
              • Lead efforts for quality control measures per the RKA Standard Operating Procedures checklists
              • Ensure the complete utilization of Procore for all projects within the Commercial Division, including Daily Construction Reports, Scheduling Updates, Punchlist, etc.
              • Have a thorough understanding of Design details, confirmed material selections and their proper execution
              • Be meticulous when reviewing work performed by Trade Partners
              • Ensure work is being performed per latest plan and documentation
              • Thorough weekly inspection of all projects for items needing completion or correction

              Communication Responsibilities

              • Communicate with architect, designers, and owner throughout the job process
              • Be responsive and available via email, text and phone
              • Update owner weekly of job status for assigned projects, and ensure that Project Superintendents are doing the same for their assigned project(s)
              • Communicate with office staff weekly for both scheduling and financial details

              Miscellaneous

              • Manage duties of direct report(s) including all Project Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
              • Seek relevant education opportunities
              • Be an ambassador for the RKA brand
              • 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

              Benefits:

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

               


              Construction Internship

              Contruction 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


              “Out of a desire to provide a better client experience, our focus is simple: provide superior quality, craftsmanship, and customer service in everything we do.”

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