Drainage Superintendent I (Gainesville, Texas) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road seeking an experienced Drainage Superintendent I to lead and manage a large-scale heavy civil construction project in the Gainesville, Texas area. This role involves overseeing multiple scopes of work, subcontracting, and leading crews. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil highway drainage construction, deep knowledge of TxDOT specifications, and proven leadership in planning and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage crews on drainage roadway projects
• Manage traffic control and MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) setups
• Coordinate and manage equipment fleet in the field
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
• Own all safety responsibilities and enforce safety standards
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly activities to meet project goals
• Supervise field engineers in initial site survey and layout, ensuring accuracy before work begins
• Inspect ongoing field work for quality and uniformity, addressing deficiencies promptly
• Assist project manager in schedule, cost evaluations, and labor projections, adjusting plans as needed to maintain timeline
• Monitor equipment use and costs, assisting in the development of equipment projection charts
• Schedule and manage governmental inspections for certificate of occupancy
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders, resolving issues through direct negotiation
• Foster training and development of subordinates through on-the-job and external learning opportunities
• Lead career planning, merit increases, and promotions for project staff
• Oversee project close-out tasks, including punch lists and as-built documents
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7–10 years in heavy civil construction or related field
• Proven experience in building substructure and superstructure
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT specifications and inspection processes
• Ability to coordinate manpower and equipment efficiently
• Knowledge of local subcontractor market in Texas
• Understanding of production rates and sequencing of work
• No degree required; hands-on experience is essential

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work on call as needed
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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