Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction

Superintendent - Heavy Civil Steel Construction

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee all on-site steel erection activities for civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in structural and miscellaneous steel erection, strong coordination skills, and a proven ability to deliver work safely, on time, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise safe and efficient erection of structural/miscellaneous steel (beams, columns, trusses, braces, stairs, railings, connections).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, erectors, and other trades for timely material delivery and installation.
• Manage daily steel field operations, crew productivity, equipment use, and site organization.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, AISC standards, codes, tolerances, and quality requirements through inspections.
• Develop and maintain steel schedules (short- and long-term) aligned with overall project timeline.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols; promote a strong safety culture.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues (clashes, fit-up problems, fabrication errors).
• Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, inspection records, and progress tracking.
• Serve as primary on-site liaison for steel-related matters between field, management, and design teams.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on steel erection experience in civil/structural/heavy construction.
• Proven leadership as Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman on steel-intensive projects (bridges, industrial plants, heavy civil).
• Strong knowledge of steel systems, erection sequencing, rigging, welding, bolting, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read/interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills (union & non-union crews).
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (preferred); NCCER or similar steel/safety certifications a plus.
• Proficient with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating steel with concrete and multiple trades on complex sites.
• Valid driver’s license