Senior FDOT Bridge & Heavy Highway Field Superintendent

6 Degrees Search; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Project Superintendent for Florida FDOT bridge and heavy highway work in the Saint Petersburg / Tampa Bay market. You will lead field crews, coordinate foremen and subs, and ensure production meets schedule while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years of bridge experience, strong FDOT contract knowledge, and proven leadership in coordinating inspectors, engineers, and owners on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of bridge experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Working knowledge of FDOT contracts, specs, reports, and field expectations.
• Ability to manage foremen, subcontractors, field crews, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills — verbal and written.
• OSHA Competent Person certification.
• Excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule foremen, field crews, and subcontractors.
• Lead daily field execution across bridge / heavy highway construction activities.
• Establish production goals and hold project teams accountable to them.
• Coordinate with project management, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and owners.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, inspectors, and public stakeholders.
• Review project performance and recommend corrective action when schedule, cost, or production issues arise.
• Manage construction activities in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist estimators and engineers with quantities, production tracking, and field input.
• Coach, supervise, and train foremen and field employees.
• Support On-the-Job Training requirements.
• Implement company policies and procedures in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Field management

Communication

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Foremen coordination

Problem solving

Contract coordination

Education

OSHA Competent Person certification

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Project Superintendent for Florida FDOT bridge and heavy highway work in the Saint Petersburg / Tampa Bay market. You will lead field crews, coordinate foremen and subs, and ensure production meets schedule while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years of bridge experience, strong FDOT contract knowledge, and proven leadership in coordinating inspectors, engineers, and owners on complex projects.