Superintendent Structures - Zachry Corporation

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters^®

Together We Can Do Great Things^®

This Is More Than a Job^®

Job Summary

The Structure Superintendent is responsible for meeting production goals by effectively managing multiple foremen, subcontractors, and equipment and maintaining safety standards. Supervises the work activities associated with placing precast or formed concrete structures on a heavy construction project. 

Essential Functions

• Manage and direct multiple foremen, equipment, and subcontractors to meet production goals and ensure the operation is safe.
• Create plans and reports that will be used to update schedules.
• Create work plans and create a 3-week schedule look-ahead.
• Set and meet production goals. Communicate plan, safety, and schedule at weekly meetings.
• Operation/method analysis; always look for more efficient and safer ways to perform tasks.
• Calculate materials/quantities for ordering purposes.
• Build and maintain effective relations with the owner, client, managers, and other employees.
• Ensure good housekeeping/work area, truck, and trailer.
• Understand daily cost / monthly cost reports and projections. Review daily reports and daily diaries.
• Effectively manage crew, equipment, and other resources.
• Report injuries and damages. Take steps to limit vandalism and injuries.
• Ensure ZCC policies are followed. SWPP & EPA compliance.
• Understand the foreman's responsibilities.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires qualified applicants for available positions. Involved all other personnel actions such as discipline, promotions, demotions, and terminations.
• Expert in forming systems, EFCO, DOKA, and Wood. Follow pour rates as prescribed by form manufacturers.
• Understand and teach form cycling/flow.
• Direct finishing operations for structural concrete, flat work, foundations, elevated roadway, and point and pitch and patch.
• Work Safely at elevated heights.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required .

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years’ previous heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience.
• Medium to large heavy highway, road, and bridge project experience ($10M) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred.
• Experience in Mobile Timecard a plus.
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties.
• Know dirt excavations to support structural activities.
• Understand crane and rigging. Know how to set up a Bidwell and bridge paving. Know pre-fabricated concrete building materials and installation procedures.
• Knows different types/classes of concrete or rebar as well as the associated testing procedures and tolerances.
• Expert in forming systems, EFCO, DOKA, and Wood.
• Have knowledge of working around existing utilities/utility locates.
• Knowledge of load charts and rigging. Be able to identify changes in scope.
• Know plans and specifications well enough to teach and train others.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies  

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.