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

Superintendent

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 Austin, Texas. 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.

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 foundationwork 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

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Benefits & Compensation

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)!

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water / wastewater facilities.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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