Traveling Bridge Superintendent

5 Structural Technologies, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

5 Structural Technologies, LLC is seeking a Traveling Construction Superintendent for Northeast operations to support large post-tensioned and cable-stayed bridges. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, lead planning activities, and motivate teams while ensuring safety at all times.

Candidates should have a high school degree (Bachelor’s preferred), experience in heavy civil projects, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects.
• Ability to manage various levels of field managers and oversee operations.
• Strong commitment to safety and company's good practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage overall project safety.
• Motivate team members and coordinate work activities.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating production rates.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Construction oversight

Effective communication

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

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 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 and the exclusive licensee of VSL® post‑tensioning systems in the United States.

Position

Traveling Construction Superintendent – Northeast operations, supporting large post‑tensioned bridges, cable‑stayed bridges, bridge inspections & repairs, bridge lifting & lowering.

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Motivate team members to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities, and assign work to employees based on material and worker requirements.
• Ensure crews operate all tools and equipment safely and productively.
• Provide training and assistance to field managers and crews in the performance of work‑related tasks.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating production rates related to the project.
• Complete all essential paperwork accurately and clearly.
• Interview and hire new field employees.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in heavy civil and bridge construction projects, CIP & Precast Segmental Erection, Cable Stay installation and post‑tensioning a plus.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to projects for extended durations.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage various levels of field managers and oversee divisional field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute construction drawings and contract specifications, and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong commitment to safety and the company’s operating principles.
• Experience producing look‑ahead schedules and working with construction documents.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, crew and project teams.
• Intermediate computer and construction math skills.
• Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/M/F/D/V