Project Superintendent, Bridge / Heavy Civil

CareerNerds; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

CareerNerds is seeking a Project Superintendent for a design-build highway and bridge project north of Tampa Bay. The role leads foremen and subcontractors, manages production, safety, and field costs, and collaborates with project managers and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of bridge experience on heavy highway work, FDOT contract familiarity, and OSHA competency. Based in Tampa Bay or Central Florida, relocation is welcome for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of bridge experience on heavy highway and bridge construction.
• Experience as a superintendent on a bridge or interchange job.
• Working knowledge of FDOT contracts, specs and reporting.
• OSHA competent person.
• Clean driving record.
• Design-build experience is a plus.
• Based in Tampa Bay or Central Florida, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Run daily field operations on bridge and highway work
• Schedule foremen, crews and subcontractors
• Set production goals and hold the crews to them
• Plan the work with the project manager and engineers
• Own jobsite safety and act as the OSHA competent person
• Work directly with FDOT inspectors and the owner's team
• Track quantities, production and field cost against budget
• Keep daily reports and field documentation current
• Coordinate material, equipment and deliveries

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Scheduling & coordination

Job description

Project Superintendent, Bridge / Heavy Civil

Location: North Tampa Bay / Hernando County, FL area (full time onsite)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

An established heavy civil contractor is hiring a Project Superintendent for a design build highway and bridge job north of Tampa Bay. This is a strong opportunity for a Bridge Superintendent, Structures Superintendent or Project Superintendent who wants to run the field on a sizable job for a stable employer. You'll run foremen and subcontractors, set production and own safety, schedule and budget in the field, much of it FDOT work. Tampa Bay and Central Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Run daily field operations on bridge and highway work
• Schedule foremen, crews and subcontractors
• Set production goals and hold the crews to them
• Plan the work with the project manager and engineers
• Own jobsite safety and act as the OSHA competent person
• Work directly with FDOT inspectors and the owner's team
• Track quantities, production and field cost against budget
• Keep daily reports and field documentation current
• Coordinate material, equipment and deliveries

What We're Looking For

• 5 to 7+ years of bridge experience on heavy highway and bridge construction
• Time as a superintendent running a bridge or interchange job
• Working knowledge of FDOT contracts, specs and reporting
• OSHA competent person
• Clean driving record
• Design build experience is a plus
• Based in Tampa Bay or Central Florida, or ready to relocate

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full time role with an established heavy civil builder, not a one project hire
• Full benefits package
• Steady FDOT bridge and highway work in Florida
• Room to grow toward General Superintendent
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.