Superintendent

Louisiana Bridge Builders

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, specifically in concrete, bridges, structures, and roads.
  • Proven track record of leading and managing multi-discipline workforces in construction settings.
  • Valid and current driver's license required.
  • High school diploma preferred, indicating foundational education in construction or related fields.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new software.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all on-site activities to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
  • Schedule work and review accomplishments from each craft on site.
  • Coordinate with field supervisors and subcontractors to support construction schedules.
  • Manage quantity take-offs, tracking, and reporting for civil discipline.
  • Prepare cost estimates and support the preparation of cost reports and forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance of subcontractor performance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
  • Lead and train team members, including performance reviews and career development.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for approved moves.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Louisiana Bridge Builders ("LBB") is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The Superintendent is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by overseeing and managing all on-site activities during construction project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications by coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, maintaining safety standards, and resolving any issues that arise on the job site; essentially acting as the primary point of contact on the construction site to ensure smooth operation and project success.

LOCATION

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Schedules work to be performed, and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
  2. Coordinate with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan / support construction schedules.
  3. Responsible for quantity take-off (in conjunction with Field Engineering), quantity control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting for civil discipline.
  4. Prepare cost estimates for civil construction activities and support preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
  5. Oversees tool and equipment usage on the project site.
  6. Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools, consumables, equipment, and servicing of equipment ensuring that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.
  7. Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
  8. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.
  9. Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
  10. Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure civil materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications.
  11. Hire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team through coaching, top-tier talent retention, and directed recruiting efforts.
  12. Supervises team, including training, providing work direction, problem-solving assistance, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations.
  13. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
  1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
  2. Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
  3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
  4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
  5. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
  6. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
  7. Ability to maintain a valid and current driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, the Superintendent must have at least 5+ years of relevant experience with construction of concrete, bridges, structures, & roads and site role responsible for leading and managing a multi-discipline work force on heavy-civil construction projects, and a valid and current driver's license. High school diploma is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:
  • N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
  • O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 - 2.5+ hours/day.
  • F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time or 2.5-5.5+ hours/day.
  • C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

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