Superintendent - Austin Bridge & Road

Farmers Branch, TX, USA

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.

The superintendent, in tandem with a project manager, will provide overall direction and control of day‑to‑day field construction activities on assigned job sites. Depending on project size, the superintendent may lead a project or oversee a portion of a larger project.

• Lead day‑to‑day field construction activities on assigned job site.
• 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 and 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 the project manager in schedule, cost evaluations and labor projections, adjusting plans as needed to maintain the 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.

• 3+ years of experience managing dirt crews on heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
• Experience supervising crew.
• Experience using HCSS Heavy Job (tablet based).
• OSHA 10‑hour, First Aid/CPR, rigging, flagging, fall protection, trench excavation and manlift certifications.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment and meet deadlines.

• 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.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a matching 401(k) plan. Austin Bridge & Road is a 100 % Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP). To learn more about our employee‑ownership structure, visit

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility

Note:

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