Site Superintendent (CTX)

Patriot Erectors, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Company-paid life & disability insurance

Gym membership support

Development training opportunities

Job summary

A premier steel fabrication firm based near Austin, Texas, is seeking a Field Operations leader to coordinate project activities, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and oversee a team of ironworkers and operators. This full-time position involves interacting with General Contractors daily, ordering required materials, and maintaining project schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and relevant certifications in welding and OSHA. The firm offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading teams.
• Current welding and OSHA certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and schedules.
• Ensure adherence to safety and QA/QC standards.
• Communicate daily with GC superintendent and PM.
• Order materials and check status before tasks begin.
• Schedule inspections and manage documentation.

Skills

Technical and Analytical Capacity

Ethical Conduct

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience leading a team of ironworkers and/or operators

Tools

Welding tools

Construction equipment (cranes, lifts)

Job description

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000‑square‑foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non‑building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self‑reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Summary / Objective

Reporting to the Director of Field Operations and/or their designee, the Field Operations position will perform the tasks/duties as listed below.

Essential Duties

• Has a full understanding of the project scope, schedules, manhours to complete, budgets, any extra work and how it is to be tracked.
• Ensures that Foremen are adhering to Patriot Safety and QA/QC standards as well as any site specifics above those outlined in Patriot programs. Capability to plan ahead in a timely manner before work is to begin onsite with the coordination of Patriot/GC participation.
• In direct contact with GC superintendent and Patriot PM daily to ensure schedule is being met while also adhering to the overall schedule of the project.
• Ability to order materials as needed in sequence with the schedule for the project. Does a material check before assigning a task to Foreman to be complete. Has done a look‑ahead and informed the PM to ensure missing materials are onsite before task is to be started.
• Responsible for all in‑house/3rd‑party surveying and inspection scheduling on their assigned project.
• Must attend project weekly meetings and report to the general superintendent and PM with any schedule changes or delays that require increase/decrease in manpower/materials on the project that were not forecasted in the previous schedule.
• Ensures that NCR, RFI, ASI work is being properly documented and maintained onsite.
• Able to oversee at least three foremen with crews and advise workflow based on the project schedule given out after the weekly site meetings. While also passing along the information to the general superintendent.
• Enter daily data into Patriot Link: time allocations, material info, erection tracking.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical and Analytical Capacity.

Ethical Conduct.

Attention to Detail.

Education / Experience

Previous extensive experience is required for all aforementioned positions that will be acting in the capacity of leading a team of ironworkers and/or operators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Continual improvement – Must continually be growing one’s craft, learning new tools and techniques to manage one’s self.

Certificates and Licenses

• Current welding and OSHA certifications required (dependent on position).
• Current SMAW “stick” papers.
• Current FCAW “wire” papers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• General Foreman.
• Leadman.
• Operator Foreman.
• Directly responsible for daily supervision of assigned field operations employees (i.e., ironworkers, operators, etc.).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Field Operations positions work at active construction job sites with very limited time in the professional office environment. This role routinely uses hand tools, structural welding implements and various equipment (i.e., cranes, lifts, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually substantial and hearing protection is recommended.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Hours of work may change based upon the needs of the business.

Other Duties

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance.
• Supplemental coverage options.
• Quarterly financial planning webinars.
• Health savings account (HSA).

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Leave of absence programs (Tilt).

Family & Wellness

• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Graig Cobb college scholarship.
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners.
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost.
• Access to mental health resources and counseling.
• The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Professional Development

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

Community Involvement

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.