Bridge Superintendent

Ames Construction

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years as a foreman/supervisor in Highway Heavy Construction
  • Expertise in bridge construction and structural concrete
  • Knowledge of cost management, planning, and scheduling
  • Experience managing crews of 20+ employees
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with a knack for spotting discrepancies
  • Positive attitude with excellent motivational skills
  • Effective time management and multitasking abilities
  • Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety on all projects
  • Hire, train, and develop craft personnel
  • Maintain communication with crews, engineers, safety managers, and clients
  • Monitor project schedules and coordinate contractor work
  • Ensure construction meets drawings, specifications, and contracts
  • Assist in preparing work plans, manpower, and equipment needs
  • Adhere to budget guidelines and implement cost control measures
  • Address potential problems and assist project management in solutions
  • Lead discipline teams and delegate responsibilities effectively

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with effective communication
  • Focus on safety-first culture across all projects
  • Involvement in diverse and challenging highway construction projects
  • Support for personal growth through team leadership experiences
Full Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instill Safety as a top priority.
  • Hiring, training and development of craft personnel.
  • Develop and maintain open communications with Crews, Project Engineers, Safety Managers and Clients.
  • Monitor job schedule to ensure it is on track and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers.
  • Ensure construction complies with drawings, specifications and all contractual requirements.
  • Assist in preparing and executing work plans, manpower levels, material quantities, schedules and equipment requirements.
  • Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
  • Inform project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. and assist in solving these issues.
  • Lead an effective discipline team, delegating responsibilities and setting goals to ensure a production of high-quality work that meets the requirements of company policies, procedures, industry standards, and client expectations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years as a foreman / supervisor in the Highway Heavy Construction Industry.
  • Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of bridge construction, structural concrete, forming, placing concrete, finishing.
  • Understanding of cost management processes, planning and scheduling.
  • Experience in managing crews of 20 or more employees.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
  • Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

  • Construction Site Environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.

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