Superintendent I - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers•Farmers Branch, TX

2d•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 has an excellent opportunity for a Superintendent to join our team on large heavy civil projects in the North Texas region. The superintendent (referred to as superintendent hereafter) and project manager (referred to as PM hereafter) positions are considered of equal authority on a project, work in tandem and parallel, have overlapping responsibilities, are intended to complement each other in various operational responsibilities on the project, and have shared bottom line accountability. The purpose of this job is to provide overall direction and control of the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned job site. Depending on the size of the project, this position may either lead a project or oversee a designated portion of a larger project.

Requirements

3+ years of experience managing dirt crews on heavy civil construction projects
Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety and be diligent in demonstrating safe work practices
Experience in supervising crew
Experience using HCSS Heavy Job (tablet based)
OSHA 10 hr, First Aid/CPR, rigging, flagging, fall protection, trench excavation, and manlift
Must be highly organized with an attention to detail
Be an effective communicator
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadline
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Valid driver’s license
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.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite
Ensure jobsite safety through the implementation of safety plans and procedures
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
Plan daily/weekly activities for each craft, providing technical instructions to foremen and resolving plan ambiguities
Collaborate with the project manager to establish ordering procedures for self-performed materials, supplies, and tools
Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
Provide technical guidance to resolve construction problems, collaborating with architects and engineers
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
Ensure compliance with all laws, ordinances, and internal policies related to construction
Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
Oversee health and safety on-site, including first aid facilities and OSHA inspections
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