Structures Superintendent (Farmers Branch, 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 a Structures Superintendent at our at our large heavy civil project in Farmers Branch, Texas. The superintendent (referred to as superintendent hereafter) and project manager (referred to as PM hereafter) positions are considered of equal authority on a project, work in tandem and parallel, have overlapping responsibilities, are intended to complement each other in various operational responsibilities on the project, and have shared bottom line accountability. The purpose of this job is to provide overall direction and control of the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned job site. Depending on the size of the project, this position may either lead a project or oversee a designated portion of a larger project.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite

Ensure jobsite safety through the implementation of safety plans and procedures

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

Plan daily/weekly activities for each craft, providing technical instructions to foremen and resolving plan ambiguities

Collaborate with the project manager to establish ordering procedures for self-performed materials, supplies, and tools

Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly

Provide technical guidance to resolve construction problems, collaborating with architects and engineers

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

Ensure compliance with all laws, ordinances, and internal policies related to construction

Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy

Oversee health and safety on-site, including first aid facilities and OSHA inspections

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:

10+ years of experience managing structural crews on heavy civil construction projects

Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety and be diligent in demonstrating safe work practices

Experience in supervising crew

Experience using HCSS Heavy Job (tablet based)

OSHA 10 hr, First Aid/CPR, rigging, flagging, fall protection, trench excavation, and manlift

Must be highly organized with an attention to detail

Be an effective communicator

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadline

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.

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