Superintendent I (San Antonio, Texas) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers • San Antonio, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

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 looking for an experienced Superintendent I – Roadway to manage and oversee roadway construction operations. This role involves supervising crews of 20+ workers, managing equipment fleets, and ensuring compliance with TxDOT specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dirt and grading operations, traffic control setups, and milling and overlay processes, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Requirements

• 7–10 years in heavy civil construction or related field
• Strong understanding of work sequencing and production rates
• Hands-on experience in dirt, grading, and stabilization operations
• Knowledge of local subcontractor market in Texas
• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient in cut and fill operations and grade management
• Ability to read cross sections, profiles, and roadway typical sections
• Ensure proper line and base depth and compaction
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Design-Build experience is a huge plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees