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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?
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.Career Growth: Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.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: The Estimating Manager will play a key role in KCIs preconstruction and estimating operations, providing strategic leadership and oversight in the preparation of comprehensive estimates. Reporting to the Director of Estimating, the Estimating Manager will manage all aspects of pricing and bidding for civil, highway/roadway, water/wastewater, and self-perform general contracting projects. This role demands extensive expertise in construction means and methods, cost analysis, and advanced construction principles, as well as the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Oversight: Lead the development of accurate, competitive, and risk-conscious estimates, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives.Document Analysis: Review and interpret all bid documents to determine project scope, required deliverables, and estimating approach.Cost Evaluation: Provide detailed analysis of labor, material, and equipment costs, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies.Quantity Take-Offs: Oversee and perform detailed take-offs, ensuring precision and consistency across all estimates.Supplier/Subcontractor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, fostering ethical partnerships and ensuring competitive pricing.Site Assessments: Conduct thorough investigations of project sites to evaluate conditions affecting construction means, methods, and costs.
Bid Strategy & Buy-Out: Lead the bid preparation and buy-out processes, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
Industry Engagement: Represent KCI at industry events, fostering professional relationships and promoting the companys capabilities.Team Development: Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering skill development and teamwork within the estimating group.Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advancements in estimating technology, techniques, and industry standards, integrating innovations into KCI processes.
Qualifications/Experience:Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field experience.Experience: 10+ years in an estimating role, including significant experience in heavy highway/civil and/or water/wastewater self-perform general contractor projects preferred.Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Technical Expertise: Proficient in construction costs, engineering principles, and reading/interpreting drawings. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, HCSS Heavy Bid, BlueBeam, Onscreen Takeoff, and Viewpoint Vista is highly desirable.Professional Traits: High integrity, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
Managed By:Director of EstimatingPhysical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical office environment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will need to use their vision, stand, walk, sit, type, speak, and listen effectively
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.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:
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?
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.Career Growth: Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.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:
The Senior Estimating Manager will play a key role in KCIs preconstruction and estimating operations, providing strategic leadership and oversight in the preparation of comprehensive estimates. Reporting to the Director of Estimating, the Senior Estimating Manager will manage all aspects of pricing and bidding for civil, highway/roadway, design-build, water/wastewater, and self-perform general contracting projects. This role demands extensive expertise in construction means and methods, cost analysis, and advanced construction principles, as well as the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Oversight of Complex Projects: Lead the development of accurate, competitive, and risk-conscious estimates, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives.Document Analysis: Review and interpret all bid documents to determine project scope, required deliverables, and estimating approach.Cost Evaluation: Provide detailed analysis of labor, material, and equipment costs, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies.Quantity Take-Offs: Oversee and perform detailed take-offs, ensuring precision and consistency across all estimates.Supplier/Subcontractor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, fostering ethical partnerships and ensuring competitive pricing.Site Assessments: Conduct thorough investigations of project sites to evaluate conditions affecting construction means, methods, and costs.
Bid Strategy & Buy-Out: Lead the bid preparation and buy-out processes, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
Industry Engagement: Represent KCI at industry events, fostering professional relationships and promoting the companys capabilities.Team Development: Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering skill development and teamwork within the estimating group.Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advancements in estimating technology, techniques, and industry standards, integrating innovations into KCI processes.
Qualifications/Experience:Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field experience.Experience: 15+ years in an estimating role, including significant experience in heavy highway/civil and/or water/wastewater self-perform general contractor projects preferred.Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Technical Expertise: Proficient in construction costs, engineering principles, and reading/interpreting drawings. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, HCSS Heavy Bid, BlueBeam, Onscreen Takeoff, and Viewpoint Vista is highly desirable.Professional Traits: High integrity, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
Managed By:Director of EstimatingPhysical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical office environment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will need to use their vision, stand, walk, sit, type, speak, and listen effectively
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.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:
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?Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.Career Growth: Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.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:
The Project Director shall provide leadership and managerial oversight to assigned
project management teams to ensure projects are being managed and constructed in a safe and
efficient manner to successful completion.
Leadership Attributes:
Serve as a dynamic leader for the organization and purposefully model and support servant leadership principles. A collaborative leader with a drive to make a difference, a strong relationship builder, and a voice for business community and industry affiliations. A forward thinker, strategy and long-range planning is at the forefront of decisions, along with a fiscally responsible mindset. A change agent, support and active engagement with corporate improvement initiatives is inherent. An introspective leader, with an authentic style, believes development of self and others is paramount for organizational success.
Accountable for:
Provide oversight to assigned project management teams to ensure projects are successfully
completed.
As required, lead, and manage assigned projects to successful completion.
Provide estimating support, as needed, to ensure team revenue goals are met.
Mentor team to ensure the most cost-effective methods are being applied for constructability
items, use of personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractor partnerships.
Review labor and equipment resources with Project Managers and General Superintendent to
ensure project needs are being met and labor and equipment is being utilized in the most cost-
effective manner.
Provide monthly updates to Vice President-Transportation on all projects for team, including status of schedule, costs, and major project impacts.
Attend and participate in subcontractor/owner meetings; provide input as needed to ensure
project partners are working together as a team.
Foster relationship with current clients and prospects to ensure expectations are being met;
ensure issues are being handled in a proactive manner and resolved in a timely fashion.
Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinates toward their professional development.
Actively engage in the development of self and direct reports; assume overall responsibility for
entire groups professional development.
Oversee projects to ensure production and profit margin goals are being met.
Assist in the resolution of construction claims, as needed. Meet regularly with project management teams to review project progress, schedules, budgets, and specific issues.
Review correspondence on major issues prior to submission.
Ensure all department and company policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
A minimum of 15 years in the construction industry.
Experience with heavy civil construction/Department of Transportation.
Private and public work sector experience a plus.
A high degree of integrity that shows support for the company and the employees while
maintaining focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
Ability to organization, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
Must be a self-starter, team player and communicate in a professional manner.
Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Heavy Bid/Job, P6, and Vista is required.
Managed By: Vice President - Transportation
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Limited exposure to physical risk.
Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with
hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Dont miss your chance to be part of something bigger! Apply today and lets build your future together!
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.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:
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?Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.Career Growth: Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.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: The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage all facets of assigned project (s), including,
safety, planning, project schedule, project documentation, managing risk, profitability, and overall
day-to-day operations, resulting in a profitable, well-constructed project.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and analyze profit projections monthly. Determine recommended action on overruns.
Prepare cost book, monitor costs and correct posting errors.
Responsible for subcontractor scope of work, change order management, and coordination of
items.
Prepare, update, and adhere to project schedule. Attend subcontractor/owner meeting to
discuss schedule.
Determine the most cost-effective use of construction methods and use of personnel, material,
and equipment.
Responsible for effective and efficient coordination of the field and office activities on assigned
projects, including project scheduling activities.
Purchase major materials and award subcontracts at the most competitive price early enough
to ensure timely delivery of materials and performance of subcontracts.
Code and approve subcontractor and material invoices in a timely fashion.
Assemble, submit, and track monthly invoices to Owner.
Partner with Superintendent to maintain good subcontractor relations and activities, as well as
other areas requiring coordination between field and office.
In coordination with Superintendent, purchase materials economically and expeditiously for
assigned projects.
Ensure project is completed in compliance with project documents and quality standards.
Monitor maintenance of as-built drawings with Superintendent, as required. Ensure as-built
drawings are transferred to permanent records.
Estimate and submit timely change proposals to the owner/engineer. Prepare change orders
between the company and owner/engineer/subcontractors.
Manage submittal process to ensure accuracy and timeliness to support project schedule.
Resolve design/detail problems with owners, engineers, architects, suppliers, and
subcontractors.
Prepare at various stages (pre-bid, post award, etc.) and update as necessary the project
progress schedule in coordination with the Superintendent.
Coordinate material deliveries and subcontract work in accordance with progress schedule and
adjust as necessary due to changes.
Manage and train subordinates.
Accurate estimating of projects assigned.
Act as the company representative/liaison with the Owner, Architect, and Engineer.
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
A minimum of 6 + years in civil construction ranging from $10 to $30 million in scope.
Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter, team player and communicate in a professional manner.
Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software and HCSS. Vista experience a
plus, but not required.
Managed By:
Project Director
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Limited exposure to physical risk.
Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with
hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Dont miss your chance to be part of something bigger! Apply today and lets build your future together!
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.
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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.
