BRIDGE/STRUCTURAL SUPERINTENDENT

Position summary


Branch's Civil Division is searching for a Bridge/Structural Superintendent to provide overall on-site leadership and management on a construction project in relation to bridge work. The Structural Superintendent is considered the Company's representative and main point of contact for all work relating to the bridges on a project. The position is responsible for the flow of communication between the client's on-site representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, craft employees, and Company personnel. The Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site bridge work functions including scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of field personnel.


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Essential Functions

• Builds project in accordance with all plans and specifications, examining blueprints to determine dimensions of structure.

• Determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structure.

• Analyze condition of bridge structure.

• In concert with the Project Manager, develops a Grand Plan/Schedule of operation and effectively communicates to all employees.

• Effectively utilizes resources, i.e. people, equipment, and materials.

• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.

• Supervises subcontractors (if applicable) to ensure quality and schedule requirements

• Preplans and communicates project activities.

• Prior to construction, reviews with Project Manager and submits comments on detail budget, time restraints, cost codes, and purchase control

• Reviews cost status report for accuracy and integrity. Investigates and takes corrective action in areas of indicated or potential overruns. Maintains or improves margin through well-planned and improved operations.

• Establishes a level of quality by which all completed work is measured.

• Responsible for day-to-day quality control of both company-performed / subcontractor work and ensures that work conforms to Contract requirements and company standards. Identifies and corrects non-conforming work expeditiously and competently.

• Is in direct charge of safety and accident/incident control for the project. Understands, communicates and enforces safety policy on project at all times. Models safety conscious behavior for other employees to emulate.

• Effectively motivates employees to achieve desired results.

• Establishes positive relationships with owners, owner's reps, architects, and engineers.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• A minimum of ten (10) years or more of bridge management related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on major civil construction work.

• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.

• Knowledge of construction techniques.

• 8+ years bridge work experience.

• 3 - 5 years in a supervisory position.

• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required.

• DOT experience required

• Working knowledge of scheduling software.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

Travel
Travel within the Southwest Virginia Region.


Supervisory Responsibility
Directly supervises three to eight employees involved in each project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageway. Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools. Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.


AAP/EEO Statement


It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.


Other Duties


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.