Assistant Superintendent (Gainesville, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies.

With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Superintendent to join our Heavy Civil project team supporting Gainesville, Texas.

The Assistant Superintendent's primary purpose is to support the day-to-day field construction activities, assisting the Superintendent or Project Manager with the overall project management and ensuring efficient operations.

Responsibilities: * Assist in day-to-day construction activities, supporting the Superintendent in ensuring efficient operations, adherence to schedules, and compliance with safety protocols.

* Support safety planning and monitoring, including identifying hazards, designating first aid areas, and assisting with jobsite safety practices and inspections.

* Help with site layout and planning, coordinating office placements, utility hookups, storage, and crane/hoist locations in collaboration with the Project Manager.

* Develop and manage daily and weekly craft schedules, ensuring alignment with the project timeline and resolving potential issues in advance.

* Monitor materials, supplies, and equipment, managing efficient usage and cost tracking while ensuring timely ordering and proper maintenance.

* Conduct inspections of construction work, including subcontractor activities, and help address quality deficiencies in collaboration with the Superintendent.

* Assist with tracking costs and labor, evaluating schedule impacts, and implementing adjustments to optimize productivity and budget adherence.

Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, including roadways, bridges, or large infrastructure projects.

Aviation construction experience is a plus.

* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and manage field crews and subcontractors.

* Proficient in construction management software such as HCSS Heavy Job, with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed reports.

* Knowledge of safety practices, dedicated to maintaining a safe jobsite and enforcing safety protocols.

* Flexible and willing to work night shifts or extended schedules as needed.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

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 Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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 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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