Bridge Superintendent-Norwalk
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
SAFELY Building America’s Infrastructure Since 1972
Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 222nd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 50th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.
Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified “Top 100 ENR Company” and being recognized as “One of the Best Places to Work.”
Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.
Team Member Competitive Benefits
401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
Life/Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation/Holidays
FSA
Voluntary Benefits
Health Care Advocate
Tuition Reimbursement
Training
Team Member Referral Program
Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Bridge Superintendent will be responsible for the field planning and oversight of the installation of machinery and mechanical elements on Heavy Civil Construction projects. The Superintendent ensures that the quality of work and materials are upheld and that the schedule is followed as planned as well as enforces and adheres to Company’s safety policies and procedures. The Project Superintendent will have a strong Mechanical (movable bridge), Structural Steel and logistics background.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and direction of craft workers managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
Develop and maintain client, subcontractor, and team member relationships.
Responsible for maintaining and managing the overall bridge machinery schedule.
Review, maintain, and monitor crew’s productivity and goals daily.
Review cost reports monthly, initiate field change requests, and prepare vendor or subcontractor back charges with the Project Manager/Project Engineer.
Provide General Superintendent with a three week look ahead schedule.
Conduct daily huddles, stretching exercises, and weekly Toolbox Talk with crew.
Provide Job Hazard Analysis prior to new work activities and review with crew.
Develop material handling plans with Foremen.
Identify extra work or change of conditions and report to Project Manager/Project Engineer.
Ensure that delivery receipts are collected and submitted to field engineers.
Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant experience
Minimum of 8 years of successful and progressive experience in the Heavy Civil construction field.
Experience on movable bridge construction project(s).
OSHA 10 certified.
Necessary Attributes
Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Dedicated and hard working.
Strong leadership qualities.
Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
Very organized with a systematic approach to tasks in order to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
Professionally and technically competent.
Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical and ambitious.
Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.
The Middlesex Corporation is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”
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