Land Scaffold Builder Superintendent

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Scaffold Builder Superintendent is the authorized and competent person responsible for overseeing scaffold erection, modification, inspection, and dismantling in Brownsville, Texas. The role leads the scaffold crew, ensures work is performed safely, and confirms team members understand their tasks and safety responsibilities. The superintendent is authorized to inspect and sign off on scaffolds and coordinates with the Person in Charge (P.I.C.) at the job site, ensuring required documentation is completed before work begins. The position leads daily JSAs and toolbox meetings, organizes current and next-day work, and submits JSAs, daily reports, and time tickets to the office. The superintendent also communicates job-site concerns to office personnel, clarifies client-specific expectations, and supports efficient, timely completion of assignments. The role includes visible leadership in health, safety, and environmental practices, coaching and mentoring team members, and supporting the implementation and assessment of HSE processes. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains an equal-opportunity and non-discrimination employment policy, with employment decisions based on valid job requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership in scaffolding operations.
Experience conducting safety meetings and coordinating with project management.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Familiarity with OSHA scaffolding standards and inspection procedures.
Proficiency in reading and completing JSAs, daily reports, and time ticket submissions.
Ability to inspect scaffolds and verify 100% completion.
Experience in scaffold erection and ability to provide hands-on assistance when necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead daily JSAs and toolbox meetings.
Ensure crew members understand their work tasks and safety responsibilities.
Communicate with the P.I.C. and sign off on required paperwork before tasks begin.
Oversee scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling.
Inspect scaffolding for safety compliance and completeness, and verify 100% completion.
Submit JSAs, daily reports, and time tickets to the office at the end of each shift.
Organize and communicate next-day work tasks.
Ensure the crew completes tasks safely and in a timely manner.
Clarify client-specific expectations and promote operational efficiency.
Demonstrate visible safety leadership and support proactive safety processes, including JSA, Time Out, and TEAM BBS Observations.
Adhere to HSE policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
Communicate HSE goals to direct reports and coach, mentor, and empower others to achieve them.
Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes and support successful implementation of HSE programs.