Superintendent - Bridges/Structures

D A Collins Companies•Newburgh, NY

6d•$102,000 - $168,000

About The Position

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway and bridge construction for over 75 years. The D.A. Collins Construction Co., Inc. is seeking to add valued team members to our growing family for full time positions as Bridge/Structure Construction Superintendents. This position involves supervision and oversight of bridge construction projects and will require the applicant to manage project budgets and schedules. We provide excellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and a Company Sponsored Pension Plan.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/marine engineering/construction management preferred
A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a bridge/heavy highway/marine construction field required
A minimum of 3-5 years' supervisory experience
Ability to adapt to and learn a variety of computer applications
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others and as a team
Must have proficient knowledge with NYSDOT and/or VAOT standard specification as it relates to construction
Ability to interpret blueprints and analyze job costs
Able to complete required duties in a fast-paced environment and within stated deadlines
Must be willing to travel
Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to report to work on time
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

Follow and reinforce company safety policies
Lead field operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity
Coordinate forepersons and crews to ensure adequate staffing of jobs
Monitor and improve crew productions and understand goals
Meet with forepersons and crews to plan daily schedules and effectively communicate goals of project with forepersons
Communicate with owners, agencies and inspectors
Work with union BA's / Stewards to hire labor force and understand labor and union agreements
Oversee compliance with all safety policies and OSHA regulations
Manage day-to-day operations of job site including material procurement, equipment use and laborer oversight
Monitor and ensure site safety controls and develop SSHASP in collaboration with safety department
Attend meetings and provide technical assistance
Perform a variety of tasks that will include having to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, stretch, walk, climb, and bend under potentially adverse field conditions and be able to perform visual tasks such as back up spotting and be able to hear and react to back up alarms, per safety protocols.