Traveling Bridge Superintendent

Structural Technologies; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 support our Northeast operations. The successful candidate will oversee safety and operations on construction projects, including large bridges and inspections. This role requires strong project management skills, experience in civil construction, and the ability to travel extensively. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive working environment for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in producing look-ahead schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage overall project safety.
• Lead pre-project and pre-task planning activities.
• Interviewing and hiring of new field employees.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Safety management

Construction math

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction management or Civil Engineering

Job description

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 an 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 to 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.

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