Bridge Superintendent - Primoris Heavy Civil - Shreveport, LA

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Bridge Superintendent to oversee on-site construction activities for bridge projects in the Shreveport, LA area. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating crews, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, site inspections, and maintaining records. A minimum of 7–10 years in bridge construction is required; OSHA 30 preferred; travel to multiple job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in bridge construction, superintendent or similar role.
• Experience managing heavy civil bridge projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and construction documents.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site bridge construction activities from planning to completion.
• Develop and implement project schedules; monitor progress and report deviations.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment and materials; manage on-site crews.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and project specifications.
• Inspect site quality and ensure compliance with plans.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain daily reports, safety logs and progress records.

Skills

Bridge construction

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Overview:Job Summary**The Bridge Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities for bridge projects in the Shreveport, LA area, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining quality standards.Job Responsibilities:* Manage and supervise all aspects of bridge construction projects from planning to completion, including site layout, concrete pouring, steel erection, and finishing work.* Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and project specifications.* Develop and implement project schedules, monitor progress, and report on deviations.* Coordinate and manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.* Supervise and mentor on-site crews, fostering a productive and safe work environment.* Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with plans and specifications.* Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.* Identify and resolve construction issues and conflicts promptly.* Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, safety logs, and progress reports.* Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on project status.Job Qualifications*** Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Superintendent or similar role on heavy civil construction projects, with significant experience specifically in bridge construction.* Proven track record of successfully managing and completing bridge projects.* Thorough knowledge of bridge construction methods, techniques, and materials.* Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices.* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Proficient in project scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.* OSHA 30 certification preferred.* Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites in the Shreveport, LA area.* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.