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County of Ford

Mechanic

Dodge City, KS · On-site

Road & Bridge Superintendent Job Status Full time Training: frequent in County, occasional training out of county Work Schedule: 40 hours/week Some extended hours required Monday-Friday-1/2 hour ...

Torrey Holistics

Bridge Maintenance Foreman

Richmond, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Experience Bridge Structure construction as a Foreman, Superintendent, or Lead. Responsible for the ... The company is organized into multiple divisions, including Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for road bridge superintendent in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a road bridge superintendent?

Road Bridge Superintendents are professionals responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways and bridges. They manage teams of workers, coordinate equipment and materials, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Their duties also include monitoring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Road Bridge Superintendents act as the main point of contact between project managers, engineers, contractors, and government agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a road bridge superintendent, and why are they important?

To excel as a Road Bridge Superintendent, you need a solid background in civil engineering, construction management, and project supervision, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications like a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with construction management software, scheduling tools, safety regulations, and inspection protocols is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing teams and coordinating with stakeholders. These skills ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

What are some common challenges faced by a road bridge superintendent during large-scale bridge construction projects?

A Road Bridge Superintendent often encounters challenges such as coordinating multiple subcontractors, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring strict safety compliance on-site. Weather delays and unexpected site conditions can also impact schedules, requiring quick problem-solving and effective communication with engineers and project managers. Additionally, maintaining high-quality construction standards while staying within budget is a constant balancing act, making strong leadership and organizational skills essential for success in this role.

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Road and Bridge Superintendent

Tulsa, OK • On-site

Crossland Construction Company
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Get to Know Us
With a company built on family-by family-it's no surprise that working here is so much more than just putting on a hard hat and work boots.
At Crossland, you join a group of Real Builders who care about bringing long-lasting facilities to our clients and providing the best culture and opportunities for our employees. With our own in-house education program, you'll find the resources, support, and training necessary to put you on the path to success.
Crossland Benefits:
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with match
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid Educational opportunities

Additional Benefits for this position:
  • Company truck and fuel card
  • Company provided laptop
  • Company provided cell phone
  • Incentive/Bonus Plan

Position Summary:
The position is responsible for all activities at the concrete road and bridge construction site, including providing a safe and productive work environment, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects stays within budgetary limits set forth by the estimate. Asphalt, concrete curb and gutter, concrete machine experience and GPS knowledge and experience required.
Candidates must have verifiable work experience as a superintendent, with additional construction experience required. Must understand schedules and be able to complete projects on time and on budget by tracking variances and cost projections. Superintendents must have a proven track record supervising and coordinating all personnel including subcontractors and materials to prevent delays. Candidate selected must be highly motivated. Bachelor's Degree in construction management or equivalent preferred but not required. We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the assistant superintendent, field engineers, craft employees, and all subcontractors on construction projects. Acts as an adviser to the owner, design team, and all tradesmen associated with the project.
  • Determines work priorities, and coordinates work activities with all necessary parties to ensure that the project remains efficient and on schedule.
  • Oversees the terms and conditions of construction contracts.
  • Apportions work among employees and subcontractors according to project needs and coordinates work so that it maintains a smooth flow among the various trades.
  • Introduces new trades to the projects as the project requires them and collaborates with management of the various trades to ensure the work is carried out in a manner consistent with the project plans and specifications.
  • Provides a safe work environment through creating a culture of safety for the project and holding each individual on the project accountable for safe behavior. Regularly holds safety meetings and makes sure that the company's safety policies are being enforced.
  • Works as a liaison to the owner and coordinates plans and construction activities with the owner.
  • Sources material suppliers for consumables required to construct the project and estimates materials required for specific jobs. Orders materials and coordinates deliveries of materials to coincide with construction progress. Ensures that the materials for construction are on the project site as they are required and are stored in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Coordinates materials staging are as between the various trades and monitors material deliveries.
  • Maintains inventory and control over the projects tools, materials, equipment, and security.
  • Writes and maintains a project's daily record in detail through daily reports. Communicates those reports to the office on a daily basis.
  • Holds, at minimum, weekly coordination meetings between all subcontractors who are currently on site and any that will be on site in the near future. Coordinates work flows, safety, environmental concerns, manpower requirements, materials requirements and overall schedule through these meetings.
  • Is responsible for the overall project schedule. Writes and maintains short term interval schedules for the use and review of all trades on the project. Included are all phases of work that are current and applicable. Maintains overall project schedule through implementation of the short term interval schedule.
  • Is responsible for quality control on the project: holds all works accountable for adherence to the project plans and specifications. Holds pre-installations meetings to review installation procedures for all major materials used and has a thorough understanding of the project specifications and industry standards for installation of all materials to be used. Pre-installation meetings include manufacturers representatives, required design team members, affect ed subcontractors, and if necessary the owners representative. Assures that the work adheres to the project plans, specifications, codes, and other governmental agencies requirements. Coordinates inspections and insures that testing is being performed per the contract documents.
  • Maintains project budget through management of all labor associated with the project. Tracks and monitors the labor force for productivity.

Salary Range - $85,000 - $100,000 + plus experience
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