Traveling Bridge General Superintendent

5 Structural Technologies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

VSL Civil seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on complex DOT, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects. You will oversee structural concrete activities, manage field crews and subcontractors, and develop look-ahead schedules to meet milestones.

Collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership on planning, production tracking, and execution while ensuring quality per DOT drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• Proven Superintendent experience on heavy civil, DOT, and bridge construction projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with structural concrete construction: forming, reinforcing steel, concrete placement.
• Experience managing complex bridge construction, rehabilitation, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead multiple crews, coordinate subcontractors, and manage demanding schedules.
• Strong understanding of DOT specifications, construction drawings, and field quality requirements.
• Experience with cast-in-place concrete, precast segmental erection, or bridge rehabilitation preferred.
• Post-tensioning, cable-stay installation, or bridge jacking experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites for extended durations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on complex DOT, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects.
• Oversee structural concrete operations, including forming, reinforcing steel, placement, and related construction activities
• Manage Superintendents, Foremen, field crews, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient project execution
• Develop look-ahead schedules, coordinate manpower and equipment, and maintain project milestones
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership on planning, production tracking, and project execution
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and DOT requirements to ensure quality and compliance
• Champion our Safety 24/7 culture while mentoring and developing field teams
• Coordinate with owners, inspectors, engineers, and project stakeholders to resolve field challenges

Skills

Superintendent experience

DOT requirements

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

What You'll Do

• Lead field operations on complex DOT, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects
• Oversee structural concrete operations, including forming, reinforcing steel, placement, and related construction activities
• Manage Superintendents, Foremen, field crews, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient project execution
• Develop look-ahead schedules, coordinate manpower and equipment, and maintain project milestones
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership on planning, production tracking, and project execution
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and DOT requirements to ensure quality and compliance
• Champion our Safety 24/7 culture while mentoring and developing field teams
• Coordinate with owners, inspectors, engineers, and project stakeholders to resolve field challenges

What We're Looking For

• Proven Superintendent experience on heavy civil, DOT, and bridge construction projects
• Strong hands-on experience with structural concrete construction is required, including forming, reinforcing steel, and concrete placement
• Experience managing complex bridge construction, rehabilitation, or transportation infrastructure projects
• Ability to lead multiple crews, coordinate subcontractors, and manage demanding construction schedules
• Strong understanding of DOT specifications, construction drawings, and field quality requirements
• Experience with cast-in-place concrete, precast segmental erection, or bridge rehabilitation preferred
• Post-tensioning, cable-stay installation, or bridge jacking experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites for extended durations
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Why VSL Civil?

At VSL Civil, you'll lead challenging, high-profile infrastructure projects alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals. Backed by Structural Group's national resources and technical expertise, our teams deliver innovative solutions that make structures stronger and last longer.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

Location & Travel

Supporting projects throughout the Northeast with extended project-based travel required.

VSL Civil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Make structures stronger that last longer.

To provide an enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.