Superintendent I - Austin - Austin External

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

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 and project manager 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 the 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 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

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) To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.

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.

To learn more about us, visit .

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.

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