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Description

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** seeking an experienced **Superintendent I - Bridge Structures** to lead and manage large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This role involves overseeing multiple scopes of work, subcontracting, and leading concrete crews of 20–50 workers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substructure and superstructure construction, deep knowledge of TxDOT specifications, and proven leadership in planning and execution.

Responsibilities** **:

+ Manage all scopes of work, including subcontracting and concrete crew leadership

+ Coordinate manpower and equipment for crews of 20–50 workers

+ Develop and implement long-term planning strategies

+ Communicate effectively with engineering and project management teams

+ Ensure compliance with safety standards and take ownership of safety initiatives

+ 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

+ 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

Qualifications:

+ **Experience:** 7–10 years in heavy civil construction or related field

+ Proven experience in building substructure and superstructure

+ Strong knowledge of TxDOT specifications and inspection processes

+ Ability to coordinate manpower and equipment efficiently

+ Knowledge of local subcontractor market in Texas

+ Understanding of production rates and sequencing of work

+ **Design-Build experience is a huge plus**

+ No degree required; hands-on experience is essential

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 https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

_See_ the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) .

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.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road .

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.

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the **People Services Team** at **(877) 831-1217.**

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.