Bridge​/Structural Superintendent

Position Summary

Branch’s Civil Division is searching for a Bridge/Structural Superintendent to provide overall on-site leadership and management on a construction project in relation to bridge work. The Structural Superintendent is considered the Company's representative and main point of contact for all work relating to the bridges on a project. The position is responsible for the flow of communication between the client's on‑site representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, craft employees, and Company personnel.

The Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises on‑site bridge work functions including scheduling, material control, and day‑to‑day direction of field personnel.

• Builds project in accordance with all plans and specifications, examining blueprints to determine dimensions of structure.
• Determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structure.
• Analyzes condition of bridge structure.
• In concert with the Project Manager, develops a Grand Plan/Schedule of operation and effectively communicates to all employees.
• Effectively utilizes resources, i.e., people, equipment, and materials.
• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Supervises subcontractors (if applicable) to ensure quality and schedule requirements.
• Preplans and communicates project activities.
• Prior to construction reviews with Project Manager and submits comments on detail budget, time restraints, cost codes, and purchase control.
• Reviews cost status report for accuracy and integrity, investigates and takes corrective action in areas of indicated or potential overruns, and maintains or improves margin through well‑planned and improved operations.
• Establishes a level of quality by which all completed work is measured.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day quality control of both company‑performed and subcontractor work and ensures that work conforms to Contract requirements and company standards. Identifies and corrects non‑conforming work expeditiously and competently.
• Is in direct charge of safety and accident/incident control for the project. Understands, communicates, and enforces safety policy on project at all times and models safety‑conscious behavior for other employees to emulate.
• Effectively motivates employees to achieve desired results.
• Establishes positive relationships with owners, owner’s reps, architects, and engineers.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A minimum of ten (10) years or more of bridge management related experience, with an emphasis on major civil construction work.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• 8+ years bridge work experience.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory position.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record required.
• DOT experience required.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Travel within the Southwest Virginia Region.

Directly supervises three to eight employees involved in each project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.

Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools. Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at…