Construction Superintendent - Transportation
25 days ago
Austin
Job Description At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! WRA is seeking the very best and most talented to join our team of approximately 250 Construction Management & Inspection Staff and over 1,000 total professionals - help us take on today’s challenges, develop vision solutions, innovate, design, and build the multi-modal infrastructure that transforms the world’s future mobility, safety, and environmental needs! We are looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to join our TxDOT Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team. This position plays a vital leadership role in the daily oversight of transportation construction projects, ensuring that all work meets TxDOT specifications, safety standards, and project schedules. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of TxDOT construction practices, field coordination, and inspection procedures, along with the ability to effectively lead field personnel and foster strong collaboration between the contractor, client, and CEI team. Responsibilities: • Provide daily on-site supervision and oversight of TxDOT construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents., • Coordinate field operations, inspections, and testing with TxDOT personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders., • Monitor construction progress, safety, quality, and environmental compliance, identifying and resolving issues as they arise., • Review and document field activities, quantities, and materials in accordance with TxDOT CEI documentation procedures., • Ensure all inspection reports, pay item quantities, and construction records are accurate and up to date., • Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, Record Keeper, and other CEI team members to maintain project alignment and documentation integrity., • Participate in project meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions with TxDOT and contractors., • Support the enforcement of safety programs and ensure adherence to all TxDOT and OSHA requirements., • Review and assist with change orders, time impact analyses, and project closeout documentation as needed., • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required. Relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirements., • 8+ years of construction field experience, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role on TxDOT or similar transportation infrastructure projects., • Comprehensive knowledge of TxDOT specifications, standards, and construction practices., • Familiarity with SiteManager, LCPTracker, and TxDOT documentation systems preferred., • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules., • Proven commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Must complete OSHA 10-hour training (training paid by WRA), • Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites, • Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable as well as experience with using computer laptops or field tablets for preparing electronic DWRs and photographic documentation, • Ability to work primarily in the field with travel as required within assigned project areas. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: • Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces, • Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles, • Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing, • Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time, • Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, • Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 25 yards., • Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 200 miles round trip., • Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: • Flexible work schedule options, • Competitive salary, • Leave accrual and paid holidays, • Healthcare benefits, • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance, • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) * Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position * Position #: 2852
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