Traveling Bridge Superintendent

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

A construction services provider is seeking a Traveling Bridge Superintendent to oversee post-tensioned bridge projects in the Northeast. Responsibilities include managing site safety, leading planning activities, and coordinating team efforts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in heavy civil projects, and the ability to travel extensively. This full-time position offers competitive pay between $85,000 and $100,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects.
• Ability to travel for extended durations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety and provide leadership.
• Lead project planning activities.
• Motivate team members to coordinate work.
• Train and assist field managers and crews.
• Complete essential paperwork accurately.

Skills

Heavy civil and bridge construction

CIP & Precast Segmental Erection

Cable Stay installation

Post-tensioning experience

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Traveling Bridge Superintendent role at STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES.

Structural Group, Inc., 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.

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 new field employees.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelor’s 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. Resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display commitment to our operating principles.
• Proven experience producing look‑ahead schedules and working 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.

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

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Washington, DC $85,000.00–$100,000.00 (Posted 3 months ago)

District of Columbia, United States (Last updated 1 week ago)