Traveling Bridge Superintendent

Structural Technologies; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Structural Technologies is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent to manage large post-tensioned bridges and other structures across Northeast operations. This role involves project safety oversight, team coordination, and ensuring that all construction activities meet safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a background in heavy civil construction, with a high school diploma as the minimum requirement, preference given to those with a bachelor's degree in construction management. Benefits include competitive compensation and a company culture promoting safety and growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety and lead the Company's Safety culture.
• Motivate team members and coordinate work activities.
• Complete all essential paperwork accurately.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Safety commitment

Construction math skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction management or Civil Engineering

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.

Structural Technologies/VSL is the exclusive licensee of VSL post-tensioning systems in the United States.

We are currently recruiting for a Traveling Construction Superintendent to support our Northeast operations. Projects typically consist of large post-tensioned bridges and other structures, cable-stayed bridges, bridge inspections & repairs, bridge lifting & lowering.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Project Managers, Division Managers, and other leaders within VSL.
• Oversee and manage overall project safety and provide leadership to the Company's Safety 24/7 culture.
• Lead pre-project and pre-task planning activities with CM's & PM's, then disseminate planning details to field teams.
• Motivating team members to work together to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities and assign work to employees based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
• Ensuring crews are operating all tools and equipment in a safe, proper, and productive manner.
• Providing training and assistance to field managers and crews in the performance of work-related tasks.
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project.
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear and accurate manner.
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field may be given preference.
• Prior experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects, CIP & Precast Segmental Erection, Cable Stay installation and post tensioning experience would be a plus.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to projects for extended durations.
• Previous experience running multiple projects simultaneously (depending on size/complexity).
• Proven ability to manage various levels of field managers as well as oversee divisional field operations; hands on work will be required as well.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute construction drawings and contract specifications. Resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display commitment to our operating principles.
• Proven experience to produce look-ahead schedules and work with other construction documents as required by the project and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew, and project teams.
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

Our ideal Superintendent candidate is an innovative but decisive field manager who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

Benefits & Culture

VSL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

EOE/M/F/D/V