Opportunities at Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.

If you enjoy bureaucratic office policies and senseless corporate procedures, then Lee Kennedy Co. is probably not the place for you.

If, however, you are a motivated self-starter with the initiative to take command of your work from start to finish--and get credit for your results--then Lee Kennedy Co. can provide you with a rewarding career in the construction industry.

Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. is a family-run business with a hands-on approach to construction. We lack a top-heavy management and stuffy corporate culture that is common in today's workplace. We offer a comfortable work atmosphere with an open-door environment among professionals. The Company performs a vast array of construction projects from office renovations to detailed historical restorations, from retail fit-outs to the ground up construction of multistory buildings. That means there is always the opportunity at Lee Kennedy Co. for professional variety, growth and development.

The Company offers a full benefits package that includes

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance
  
  
• Guardian Dental Plan
  
  
• Profit Sharing Plan
  
  
• 401k Plan
  
  
• Group Life Insurance
  
  
• Long Term and Short Term Disability

Current Openings at Lee Kennedy Co.

Construction Superintendent (General Construction)

Ideal candidate should have 15-20 years in the industry with 10+ years in charge of work on projects in the $20-$40 million dollar range. The superintendent will be responsible for subcontractor scheduling, project coordination, safety, and self performed work planning and management as well as budget management. Boston builders license and MA state licenses required.

Project Manager (General Construction)
The overall responsibilities include:

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Construction Management or Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager running his/her own projects ranging from $1M-$15M. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in ground-up, new building construction. The candidate should be professional, energetic, enthusiastic, possess strong communication, organization and supervisory skills. Candidates must have PA (Project Administrator), Expedition and/or Prolog experience.

Project Manager (Large Construction)
Individuals should have 10 - 15 years experience managing new and renovation projects ranging from $5M to $50M. Candidates are required to be well versed in industry software applications and responsibilities as mentioned above. A 4-year college degree in a construction related field is preferred as well as work experience "coming up through the ranks."

Project Manager (Corporate Interiors)
The overall responsibilities of the position include the ability to run multiple projects during all phases of construction, manage field staff, maintain safe jobsites, manage schedule through projections and updates with project team. Also responsible for managing project financials such as contracts, invoices, change orders and cost reporting.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Construction Management or Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager running their own projects ranging from $100K-$10M. The ideal candidate must have experience in commercial interiors construction. The candidate should be professional, energetic, enthusiastic, possess strong communication, organization and supervisory skills. Candidate must have Primavera, Expedition and/or Prolog experience. "

Assistant Project Superintendent
Assist the Project Superintendent with the duties and responsibilities which include subcontractor scheduling, project coordination, safety and self performed work planning and management as well as budget management. Boston builder’s license and MA State license preferred 3 to 5 years previous field work experience. "

Field Engineer
Qualified candidates will have a 3-5 years of Field Engineering experience and have a BS in Construction Management or Engineering or related experience.

The Field Engineer will be responsible to provide and maintain building control lines. Provide line and grade layout as required for timely and accurate performance of the work. Assist the Project Superintendent in maintaining as built records, field handbooks and preparing daily construction reports. Field engineers are responsible for site and structure layout. They must be able to read drawings and accurately convert the information into a three dimensional structure.

The ideal candidate will have experience utilizing the most advanced computer programs such as Suretrak, Timberline, Expedition, Office 2000 etc. Experience using a theodolite, transit and level is required. "

Senior Estimator
Qualified candidates will have 7-10 years experience estimating with a general contractor. Experience in private academic, institutional, commercial development, hotel/hospital, retail, cultural/historic, and corporate interiors market sectors with project size ranging from $1m - $100m. Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architectural Technology or similar. Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including Access and Plan Swift. Responsibilities include bid preparation, quantity take-offs, subcontractor bid solicitation, preparing bid packages, performing cost analysis, attending walk-thrus, and developing project schedules and general conditions. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a position that is fast paced with an excellent opportunity for advancement.

Estimator
Qualified candidates will have 3-7 years experience in commercial, tenant fit-out, corporate interiors, institutional & historic projects in the range of $1M to $50M, primarily in union environments. Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including Access and PlanSwift, on-line printing and bid requesting. This person should be a "roll up your sleeves" person that is excited by hard work and competitive bidding. Responsibilities include bid preparation, quantity take-offs, subcontractor bid solicitation, bid packages, cost analysis, and walk-thrus. Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architectural Technology or similar.

Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and an excellent opportunity for advancement. Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

S.T.A.R.

Lee Kennedy Co. believes that industry leaders are developed from their first day on the job. By creating the Supplementary Training And Rotation program (STAR), we strive to create well-rounded construction professionals right from the start of their careers. STAR allows recent college graduates, hired as full-time employees, to perform a rotation in the three major disciplines of construction. STAR participants will spend six months in project management, six months in the Estimating Department and twelve months in the field. Each rotation provides STAR participants the opportunity to learn under an experienced professional.

Upon completion of the program, STAR participants:

• Understand the life of a job from start to finish.
  
  
• Appreciate the role of all members in the construction team.
  
  
• Have a professional advantage in the construction industry.
  
  
• Are prepared to be the future leaders of the Company.

The Co-op Contingent

Each term, Lee Kennedy Co. hires co-op students from Wentworth Institute of Technology, the Boston Architectural Center, Northeastern University and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, to name a few. Co-ops come from all disciplines of the construction and design field including construction management, architecture, engineering and facilities management. Co-ops can be placed in a variety of roles at the Company. Whether they are assisting with project management, providing extra support in the Estimating Department, or working in the field at a job site, co-ops gain valuable work experience and professional insight at Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. If you are interested in more information about co-ops, contact Clare Costello.

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