Land Development Superintendent

KB Home•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

KB Home is seeking a Land Development Superintendent to manage all technical aspects of site development for new home construction. This role involves overseeing offsite construction tasks such as grading, sewer, water, streets, dry utilities, and landscaping. The Superintendent will manage trades through scheduling, conduct field inspections, and ensure the final acceptance of improvements across multiple projects. The position requires approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% in the office for coordination and planning.

Requirements

Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to move about work location.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed.
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions.
Willingness to travel extensively, as the position is field-based and involves managing multiple communities throughout the division.

Nice To Haves

Preferred college degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering & Management.
3 to 5 years of experience in land development construction management, including grading, utilities, paving, masonry, civil and soils engineering.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project) to effectively manage project timelines and documentation.
Strong numerical skills to handle budgeting, cost projections, and financial reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey information and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through abilities to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills to effectively manage relationships and resolve issues that arise during projects.
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter, demonstrating proactive problem-solving and independent work capabilities.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with blueprints, grading plans, improvement plans, and landscape plans.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee construction schedules for multiple land development projects simultaneously, including preparing, implementing, maintaining, and updating projected construction schedules as needed.
Schedule and conduct contract and scope of work briefing meetings to ensure all parties understand project requirements and timelines.
Organize pre-construction meetings with subcontractors, governmental agencies, utility companies, and consultants to align on project goals and expectations.
Coordinate daily with governmental officials, inspectors, consultants, subcontractors, and construction staking providers to ensure smooth execution of site development tasks.
Monitor subcontractors' and utility companies' work for compliance with construction schedules and quality standards, providing weekly updates on progress.
Schedule and participate in municipal inspections to achieve final acceptance of improvements, addressing any punch-list items for tract acceptance.
Follow up with municipal agencies to obtain final sign-off letters for bond exoneration and participate in bond exoneration meetings as necessary.
Project upcoming extra work and report cost impacts to the Land Supervisor to ensure budget adherence.
Manage project accounts receivable, prepare reimbursement requests, and assist in bidding special projects as needed.