Bridge Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction
The Caton Companies - Charlottesville, VA
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CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Bridge Superintendent (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION) to join our project team. We have multiple projects throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Summary The Bridge Superintendent will be responsible for the field planning and management process of the bridge related aspects of construction projects including scheduling all bridge, earthwork, roadwork, or other self-performed work and coordinating field crews as well as plan work schedules to control labor, equipment, material costs and subcontractors. The Bridge Superintendent will be responsible for the timely completion of all assigned operations while staying within budget. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): u00b7 Coordinating equipment, crews, and other job-related activities, ensuring work, personnel, and equipment are accurately planned and executed to maximize efficiency - including planning and coordinating foremen responsibilities, scheduling bridge, grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other miscellaneous highway construction crews and subcontractors. u00b7 Inspecting all work-in-progress to ensure work conforms to specifications and plans u00b7 Ensure that ALL resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency. u00b7 Review, maintain, and monitor crewsu2019 productivity and daily goals. Directly overseeing time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as daily reports complete with quantities worked. u00b7 Conduct daily huddles, stretching exercises, and weekly Toolbox Talk with crews. u00b7 Develop Daily Hazard Analyses as well as job Activity Hazard Analyses prior to new work activities and review with crews. u00b7 Identify extra work or change of conditions and report to Project Manager/Project Engineer. u00b7 Enforce quality control and Company safety policies on all aspects of construction. u00b7 Promoting and adhering to on-the-job training of personnel and corporate safety standards. Take an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example. u00b7 Assist with survey and field layout. Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work. u00b7 Develop and maintain client, subcontractor and team member relationships Knowledge u00b7 Working knowledge of bridge construction means and methods including experience with Pile Driving, Concrete Forming, Steel or Concrete Beam Erection, Temporary and Permanent Shoring, Cofferdams, Drilled-shaft Foundations, Bridge Deck Forming, and Concrete Placement. u00b7 Understand project budgets and productions to manage personnel and equipment efficiently. u00b7 Ability to read and interpret CPM Schedules to plan work, equipment, and manpower needs for assigned projects. u00b7 Have a working knowledge of all required plans and specifications. u00b7 Knowledge of survey controls, grade checking, and bridge geometry. Qualifications: u00b7 5+ years related experience in field crew management of civil highway bridge construction operations required; u00b7 8+ years related experience in major bridge construction, preferred; u00b7 Current OSHA (30 Hour) Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of employment u00b7 Excellent organizational and planning, written and verbal communication, and supervisory skills are required. u00b7 Valid Driver License Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday u2013 48 hours, 7:00 a.m. u2013 5:30 p.m. Monday u2013 Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. Company Benefits u2022 Competitive Compensation Package u2022 Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance u2022 FSA Program u2022 401K Program with 4% company match u2022 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday u2022 120 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year And moreu2026 Why you should apply: u2022 Excellent working environment u2022 Working for a company that cares about your success u2022 Working for a growing company Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.
Created: 2026-02-23