Austin Industries

Superintendent I (Austin/San Antonio, Texas) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in heavy civil construction, particularly concrete paving operations
  • Proven experience with substructure and superstructure building
  • In-depth knowledge of TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
  • Ability to efficiently coordinate manpower and equipment
  • Familiarity with the local subcontractor market in Texas
  • Understanding of work production rates and sequencing
  • Design-Build experience is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all scopes of work including subcontracting and leading concrete crews
  • Coordinate manpower and equipment for crews of 20-50 workers
  • Develop and implement long-term planning strategies
  • Communicate effectively with engineering and project management teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote safety initiatives
  • Review project documentation to assess materials and manpower needs
  • Plan jobsite logistics and layout, including security and utility setups.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Employee ownership structure (100% Employee-Owned Company)
  • Support for career development through training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Austin Bridge & Road seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead and manage large-scale heavy civil construction projects in the Austin/San Antonio, Texas area. This role involves overseeing multiple scopes of work, subcontracting, and leading concrete crews of 20-50 workers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substructure and superstructure construction, deep knowledge of TxDOT specifications, and proven leadership in planning and execution. This role will oversee the concrete paving operations of the project.

Responsibilities for Bridge Structures:

  • Manage all scopes of work, including subcontracting and concrete crew leadership
  • Coordinate manpower and equipment for crews of 20-50 workers
  • Develop and implement long-term planning strategies
  • Communicate effectively with engineering and project management teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and take ownership of safety initiatives
  • Review project documents, submittals, and schedules to assess materials, manpower, and equipment needs
  • Plan jobsite layout, security, office trailers, and utility setups with the project manager
  • Designate areas for cranes, hoists, material storage, and parking
  • Supervise field engineers in initial site survey and layout, ensuring accuracy before foundation
    work begins
  • Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
  • Assist project manager in schedule, cost evaluations, and labor projections, adjusting plans as needed to maintain timeline
  • Monitor equipment use and costs, assisting in the development of equipment projection charts
  • Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
  • Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders, resolving issues through direct negotiation
  • Foster training and development of subordinates through on-the-job and external learning opportunities
  • Lead career planning, merit increases, and promotions for project staff
  • Oversee project close-out tasks, including punch lists and as-built documents


Responsibilities for Roadways:

  • Lead and manage crews of 20+ workers on roadway projects
  • Oversee dirt and grading operations, subgrade preparation, and line stabilization
  • Manage traffic control and MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) setups
  • Supervise milling and overlay operations
  • Coordinate and manage equipment fleet in the field
  • Ensure compliance with TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
  • Own all safety responsibilities and enforce safety standards
  • Plan and schedule daily and weekly activities to meet project goals
  • Supervise field engineers in initial site survey and layout, ensuring accuracy before foundation
    work begins
  • Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
  • Assist project manager in schedule, cost evaluations, and labor projections, adjusting plans as needed to maintain timeline
  • Monitor equipment use and costs, assisting in the development of equipment projection charts
  • Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
  • Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders, resolving issues through direct negotiation
  • Foster training and development of subordinates through on-the-job and external learning opportunities
  • Lead career planning, merit increases, and promotions for project staff
  • Oversee project close-out tasks, including punch lists and as-built documents


Qualifications:

  • Experience: 10+ years in heavy civil construction concrete paving operations or related field
  • Proven experience in building substructure and superstructure
  • Strong knowledge of TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
  • Ability to coordinate manpower and equipment efficiently
  • Knowledge of local subcontractor market in Texas
  • Understanding of production rates and sequencing of work
  • Design-Build experience is a huge plus
  • No degree required; hands-on experience is essential


Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher
  • Valid driver's license
  • Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
  • Must be able to work on call as needed
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position


Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries is a construction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides a wide range of construction services, including general contracting, design-build, construction management, and preconstruction services. Austin Industries was founded in 1918 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including aviation, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and transportation. Austin Industries has over 6,000 employees and operates in Texas, California, and Georgia.
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