Superintendent

About the role

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The Superintendent will oversee and manage all on-site activities during the construction project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA. Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Responsibilities

• Schedules work to be performed, and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
• Coordinates with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan / support construction schedules.
• Responsible for quantity take-off (in conjunction with Field Engineering), quantity control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting for civil discipline.
• Prepares cost estimates for civil construction activities and supports preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Oversees tool and equipment usage on the project site.
• Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools, consumables, equipment, and servicing of equipment ensuring that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.
• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.
• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinates subcontract activities to ensure civil materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications.
• Hires, motivates, and leads a high-performing team through coaching, top-tier talent retention, and directed recruiting efforts.
• Supervises team, including training, providing work direction, problem-solving assistance, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience with construction of concrete, bridges, structures, & roads and site role responsible for leading and managing a multi-discipline work force on heavy-civil construction projects.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• High school diploma is preferred.

Skills

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.