Superintendent ; San Antonio, Texas - 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 is seeking one experienced Superintendent to lead and manage large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This role involves overseeing multiple scopes of work, subcontracting, and leading concrete crews of 20–50 workers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substructure and superstructure construction, deep knowledge of TxDOT specifications, and proven leadership in planning and execution.

• Manage all scopes of work, including subcontracting and concrete crew leadership
• Coordinate manpower and equipment for crews of 20–50 workers
• Develop and implement long-term planning strategies
• Communicate effectively with engineering and project management teams
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and take ownership of safety initiatives
• 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
• Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
• 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
• Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
• 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

• Lead and manage crews of 20+ workers on roadway projects
• Oversee dirt and grading operations, subgrade preparation, and line stabilization
• Manage traffic control and MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) setups
• Supervise milling and overlay operations
• Coordinate and manage equipment fleet in the field
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
• Own all safety responsibilities and enforce safety standards
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly activities to meet project goals
• Supervise field engineers in initial site survey and layout, ensuring accuracy before foundation work begins
• Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
• 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
• Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
  
  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

• Experience:
  
  7–10 years in heavy civil construction or related field
• Proven experience in building substructure and superstructure
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
• Ability to coordinate manpower and equipment efficiently
• Knowledge of local subcontractor market in Texas
• Understanding of production rates and sequencing of work
• Design‑Build experience is a huge plus
• No degree required; hands‑on experience is essential

• High School Diploma/GED…