Traveling Bridge Superintendent - Lead Heavy-Civil Crews

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

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.