23296 - Superintendent Structure and Bridge
About The Position
Plans and directs the structure and bridge repair, maintenance, and replacement program for a geographical area, consistent with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operational standards. The role manages program delivery, budgets, personnel, equipment, safety, and emergency response activities. The Superintendent prepares project cost estimates, develops or assists with budgets, monitors expenditures, and reports on manpower and project costs. The position manages equipment preventive maintenance and utilization, addresses issues with public and internal or external customers, and supports environmental compliance. It reviews inspection reports, prioritizes work, determines required resources and methods, schedules and oversees assignments, monitors work and expenses, provides technical guidance on difficult problems, and ensures maintenance and hired-equipment contracts meet specifications. The role also manages bridge crew safety and emergency operations, including temporary bridge placement, removal of damaged structures, snow removal, storm damage repairs, roadway clearing, accident cleanup, and traffic control. Work may occur outside normal working hours and in challenging conditions, including at heights, over or in water, and in heavy traffic.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to resolve citizen complaints and other issues.
- Ability to gather data, conduct research, and prepare reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
- Ability to schedule, plan, and monitor work activities.
- Considerable knowledge of structure and bridge maintenance methods, procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Knowledge of budgets, cost estimates, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles, policies, and practices, and ability or experience managing supervisory and crew personnel.
- Skill in using computers and software applications.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work at heights, over or in water, in heavy traffic, and under other adverse conditions.
- Knowledge of the operation, use, and preventive maintenance of light- to heavy-duty construction equipment and tools.
- Thorough knowledge of safety practices applicable to roadway and bridge maintenance work, equipment, and tools.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Experience developing, planning, scheduling, and overseeing construction or bridge maintenance projects.
- Experience maintaining and constructing bridges, culverts, and other highway structures.
- Supervisory experience in a maintenance and construction environment.
- Experience managing performance and applying progressive discipline.
- Experience preparing cost estimates, developing budgets, tracking costs, and preparing project reports.
- Experience with procurement, inventory, and equipment management and computer programs.
- Valid CDL and DOT medical card.
Responsibilities
- Prepare project cost estimates; develop or assist in preparing budgets, monitor spending, and submit manpower and project cost reports.
- Use computer programs to maintain and report financial and business information.
- Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and best practices.
- Manage preventive maintenance and utilization of equipment to support business needs.
- Work with the public and internal and external customers to resolve complaints and project-related issues.
- Manage placement of temporary bridges and removal of damaged structures to maintain roadway safety.
- Supervise snow removal and support emergency operations, including storm damage repairs, clearing snow, ice, and debris, accident cleanup, and traffic control during and after normal working hours.
- Manage and monitor the bridge crew safety program, implement improvements, and promote the safety of equipment, self, and others.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Review inspection reports, prioritize needs, and determine resources and methods for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
- Plan and schedule work, oversee assignments, and monitor completed work and expenses against budget.
- Provide technical guidance to solve unusually difficult or complex problems.
- Monitor maintenance and hired-equipment contracts for compliance with required specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
