Bridge Construction Superintendent

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking a Bridge Construction Superintendent for an on-site role in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate field resources, oversee means and methods for major construction activities, and work closely with project managers and craft teams to ensure safe, timely project execution.

Responsibilities include managing craft staffing, coordinating equipment, and resolving field challenges across

Qualifications

• Proven construction management experience focused on bridge or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of bridge, civil, and underground construction operations.
• Experience managing craft resources, staffing changes, and field personnel needs.
• Ability to coordinate equipment requirements, deliveries, maintenance, and utilization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project means and methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational challenges and make effective field decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage craft resource allocation across bridge, heavy civil, civil, and underground projects.
• Coordinate equipment requirements, scheduling, transportation, and deliveries to project sites.
• Partner with the Shop Manager to maintain a reliable equipment fleet and identify replacement or expansion needs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare and implement means and methods for major construction activities.
• Oversee craft staffing needs, including additions, reductions, assignments, and day-to-day communication.
• Resolve field issues and troubleshoot resource, equipment, and production challenges.
• Maintain effective communication with personnel at all levels, from executives and project managers to craft and yard teams.
• Support safe, efficient, and timely execution of projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.

Skills

Bridge

Heavy civil

Civil

Underground

Job description

Job Title: Bridge Construction Superintendent

Location: On Site - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary: $120,000-$180,000

Skills: bridge, heavy civil, civil, underground

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join an established construction organization delivering complex bridge and heavy civil projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. This long-term opportunity is ideal for an experienced Bridge Superintendent who enjoys coordinating field resources, shaping project means and methods, and contributing to the continued growth of the firm. You will work closely with executives, project managers, craft teams, and equipment operations in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage craft resource allocation across bridge, heavy civil, civil, and underground projects.
• Coordinate equipment requirements, scheduling, transportation, and deliveries to project sites.
• Partner with the Shop Manager to maintain a reliable equipment fleet and identify replacement or expansion needs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare and implement means and methods for major construction activities.
• Oversee craft staffing needs, including additions, reductions, assignments, and day-to-day communication.
• Resolve field issues and troubleshoot resource, equipment, and production challenges.
• Maintain effective communication with personnel at all levels, from executives and project managers to craft and yard teams.
• Support safe, efficient, and timely execution of projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven construction management experience focused on bridge or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of bridge, civil, and underground construction operations.
• Experience managing craft resources, staffing changes, and field personnel needs.
• Ability to coordinate equipment requirements, deliveries, maintenance, and utilization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project means and methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational challenges and make effective field decisions.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of local construction practices, workforce considerations, and project requirements.
• Experience participating in equipment fleet planning or procurement decisions.
• Background working with dedicated shop, yard, or equipment maintenance teams.
• Interest in a long-term leadership opportunity and contributing to the future growth of a construction firm.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and operational improvement.