Structures Superintendent

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.

In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Structures Superintendent is responsible for managing all structural construction activities on a large-scale heavy civil project, including foundations, concrete structures, precast components, retaining walls, marine structures, and other project structures. This role oversees field operations, structural sequencing, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, crane operations, rigging, and heavy lifts to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures, upholding our core value of Safety First. Manage all structural construction activities, Foremen, field crews, and subcontractors. Oversee foundations, formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete, precast structures, and other structural installations. Coordinate crane operations, rigging, heavy lifts, and the safe installation and placement of structural components.

Assist with lift planning, rigging configurations, temporary works, and construction sequencing. Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and inspections to meet project schedules. Develop three-week look-ahead schedules and daily work plans. Monitor productivity, labor hours, equipment utilization, and project progress.

Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. Coordinate with project management, engineering, safety, and quality control teams to resolve field issues. Lead, coach, and support Foremen and field personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably in structural construction. Previous supervisory experience managing crews, Foremen, and subcontractors. Strong knowledge of structural concrete, foundations, formwork, reinforcing steel, and precast structures. Demonstrated experience with rigging, crane operations, heavy lifts, and structural installations.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, lift plans, and schedules. Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, scheduling, and field coordination. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.

Applicable rigging, signalperson, or lifting-related certifications preferred. Necessary Attributes: Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dedicated and hard working.

Strong leadership qualities. Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality. Professionally and technically competent. We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.

Benefits

include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.