Superintendent - Miter Gate

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Superintendent to be based in Chattanooga, TN
. This challenging position will support installation of the miter gates and associated works related to the lock chamber on the Chickamauga Dam Project; a new 110-foot by 600-foot lock located downstream of Chickamauga Dam.

Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist Miter Gate Superintendent by leading multi-trade crews with installation of large steel structures (Culvert Valves and Miter Gates).
• Ensure crews are performing work in accordance with D1.5 Standards and project specifications related to welding and structural steel assembly.
• Communicate work plans with crew foremen
• Participate in planning of work with superintendent for specific tasks and participate in coordination of work with other project operations
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE EM-385, company and project safety requirements.
• Responsible for applicable documentation of work planned, performed, and completed.
• Participation in other work as directed by project supervision
• Resource Coordination:
  Ordering tools, materials, and equipment, and coordinating deliveries to ensure they arrive when needed.
• Schedule Management:
  Developing, maintaining, and updating the project schedule (including 3-week "look-ahead" schedules).

Minimum Requirements:

• HS or Equivalent + 6 years experience in field construction supervision including 2 years experience in the Assistant Superintendent position or demonstrated equivalent.
• Experience in leading welding crews in assembly of large steel structures
• Experience with AWS D1.5 specifications, standards, and procedures
• Experience with multi-level structural steel assemblies
• Working knowledge of rigging, hoisting, and crane usage for structural steel assembly (up to 300‑ton capacity cranes and tower cranes)
• Experience in heavy‑civil construction projects
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and have to ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to work in a high‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and supervise multiple tasks and operations
• Demonstrated experience in structural work, including welding, mechanical alignment and material fit up.
• Ability to understand construction drawings, specifications, QA/QC practices and industry standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines onsite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• USACE or similar Government work experience
• 15 years of welding experience on structural steel projects
• 5 to 10 years of supervision of structural steel crews
• OSHA 30 certification
• NCCER or AWS certifications

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position mustpass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $130,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days.

Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance,…