Civil Construction Bridge Superintendent in Cincinnati

JOB PURPOSE

The Bridge Superintendent is responsible for the safety, quality, efficiency, and timeliness of the project. This position will provide on‑site coordination for all phases of the project, including material, equipment, subcontractors, and labor. While there are specific responsibilities and expectations described below, it is essential that the Bridge Superintendent be organized, possess good judgment skills, communicate effectively, and have technical knowledge of concrete and steel bridge structures.

• Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Develops, refines, and updates the project schedule
• Complete knowledge and understanding of contract drawings/specifications
• Understands project costs and manages company assets
• Creates and manages project documentation
• Coordinates project operations including subcontractors and material vendors
• Knowledge of all regulations to ensure compliance
• Provides leadership and maintains effective working relationships with the on‑site staff
• Develops daily crew lists and manages field activities to meet the project completion date
• Leads weekly foreman meetings
• Plans and develops a three‑week forecast to proactively identify issues and facilitate solutions
• Maintains regulatory compliance for projects
• Interfaces and maintains good relationships with owners
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or construction‑related degree

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience of progressive responsibility supervising bridge‑focused construction projects
• Minimum of five years of experience in a construction‑related field

Requirements / Competencies

• Ability to multitask on complex projects
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products
• Can take charge and capitalize on opportunities
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity through honest and principled behavior
• Understands the viewpoint of higher management and analyzes complex problems
• Can communicate clearly and convincingly, both orally and in writing
• Good decision‑making ability by making informed choices quickly, confidently, and with integrity
• Has problem‑solving skills and can analyze problems, generate and evaluate solutions
• Agile and can quickly adapt to new information and changing conditions
• Self‑aware and emotionally intelligent
• Possesses interpersonal skills, including courtesy, sensitivity, and respect toward others
• Leads by example, modeling positive work‑life behaviors and motivating employees
• Builds productive relationships with coworkers and external parties
• Recognizes the importance of change and imperatively manages and encourages the process
• Proven record of delivering consistent, on‑time, on‑budget performance

Valid Driver’s License Required

This is a full‑time position; the work week for employees is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time‑sensitive issues as they arise. Greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

Most of the work is performed outdoors under all weather conditions. The schedule will involve travel and possible work at different field locations. Depending on the project, overnight stays may be required. Administrative work takes place in a non‑smoking office or field office environment.

• Must sit (or stand) for prolonged periods
• Must lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must bend, twist, squat, and kneel occasionally
• Must walk up and down stairs occasionally
• Must have visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Must have hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
• Must walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
• Must work in a variety of weather conditions

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to religion, characteristic. Great Lakes will follow its EEO policy in implementing employment actions, practices, and policies.