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Project Superintendent Florida heavy civil contractor is looking for a Project Superintendent to take a strong field leadership seat on FDOT bridge and heavy highway work in the Saint Petersburg / Tampa Bay market. This is a good fit for someone who has already been around real bridge work — not just general sitework or roadway support — and knows how to coordinate foremen, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, owners, and field crews without losing control of production. The company needs a superintendent who can run work in the field, protect schedule, manage production, communicate clearly, and keep crews moving safely and efficiently on FDOT infrastructure work. Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation This opportunity offers: A direct-hire role with an established Florida heavy civil contractorFDOT bridge / heavy highway work in the Tampa Bay market A field leadership role with real responsibility over crews, subs, schedule, production, and execution Competitive base compensation with project bonus opportunity Full benefits Relocation consideration for the right candidate A confidential process from first conversation through final steps This is not a generic superintendent seat. The company is looking for someone who understands bridge construction, FDOT expectations, jobsite coordination, and the day-to-day pressure of keeping heavy civil work moving. What You'll Be Leading The Project Superintendent will manage and coordinate field operations on FDOT heavy/highway/bridge projects, with responsibility for production, schedule, subcontractors, safety, client coordination, and field execution.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Manage and schedule foremen, field crews, and subcontractors
  • Lead daily field execution across bridge / heavy highway construction activities
  • Establish production goals and hold project teams accountable to them
  • Coordinate with project management, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and owners
  • Maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, inspectors, and public stakeholders
  • Review project performance and recommend corrective action when schedule, cost, or production issues arise
  • Manage construction activities in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations
  • Assist estimators and engineers with quantities, production tracking, and field input
  • Coach, supervise, and train foremen and field employees
  • Support On-the-Job Training requirements
  • Implement company policies and procedures in the field
What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate has hands-on FDOT heavy/highway/bridge experience and can lead field teams without needing to be taught the basics of bridge construction or FDOT coordination.
Required background:
  • 5–10+ years of bridge experience in heavy/highway/bridge construction
  • Working knowledge of FDOT contracts, specifications, reports, and field expectations
  • Ability to manage foremen, subcontractors, field crews, inspectors, and project stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills — verbal and written
  • Ability to think independently, solve problems, and keep work movingOSHA Competent Person certification
  • Excellent driving record
Preferred experience:
  • Cast-in-place bridge experience
  • Segmental bridge experience
  • Post-tensioned bridge experienceOSHA 30 Spanish bilingual ability
  • Tampa Bay / Florida FDOT project experience

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