Bridge Superintendent

Blythe Construction

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance

Long term disability

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Maternity leave

Employee/family assistance program

Voluntary medical & vision

Voluntary dental

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Blythe Construction seeks a Bridge Superintendent to lead on-site bridge projects, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and client representatives. You will plan, schedule, and direct daily activities, ensuring work aligns with specifications and safety standards on busy construction sites in North Carolina.

Ideal candidates will have extensive bridge experience, familiarity with track safety rules, and proficiency with scheduling software.

Qualifications

Bridge construction knowledge and field leadership experience.
Experience with track safety rules and fall protection requirements.
Strong ability to supervise crews and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
Proficiency with scheduling software to manage on-site activities.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise on-site bridge crews and subcontractors.
Monitor budget, staffing levels, and equipment needs for bridge work.
Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, and client representatives to prevent delays.
Order tools and materials to meet project schedules and performance standards.
Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
Maintain inspection records and prioritize repairs based on condition.

Skills

Bridge construction knowledge

Track safety rules

Safety/climbing techniques

Scheduling software

Communication & supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

General Description

The Bridge Superintendent will provide overall on-site leadership and management on a construction project site in relation to bridge work. The Bridge Superintendent is considered the Company's representative and main point of contact for all work relating to the bridges on a project. The Bridge Superintendent handles the flow of communication between the client's on-site representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, craft employees and Company personnel. The Bridge Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site bridge work functions including scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of field personnel.

Key Duties

Directly supervises employees.
Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance.
Reviews and monitors cost and man-hour budget for installation process and develops a staff, facilities, equipment, and tool requirement plan.
Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
Strong knowledge of bridge work is required
Working knowledge of Track Safety Rules
Safe climbing techniques, fall protection fall restraint and fall rescue
Working knowledge of scheduling software
Inspect bridges
Analyze conditions of bridge structure
Record the information in inspection books
Prioritize repairs based on conditions
Line up jobs for bridge forces
Assist Bridge Maintenance with various projects
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

General

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Bridge Superintendent. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

A minimum of Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on bridges, roads and heavy civil/highway work.
Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required.

Physical Demands

Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
Ability to maintain balance while working on water craft or other surfaces.
Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

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