Concrete Superintendent - Bridge Experience

Concrete Superintendent

LaRiviere, Inc. - Boise, ID

Full-Time

Bridge experience is our top priority. LaRiviere, Inc. is seeking an experienced Concrete Superintendent to lead bridge, structural concrete, and civil construction work in Boise and surrounding Southern Idaho communities. This is a field leadership position requiring strong technical knowledge, effective crew management, and the ability to plan and execute work safely, efficiently, and to project specifications. Applicants should bring direct experience supervising bridge concrete operations and a willingness to assist with fieldwork when needed.

Primary Job Functions

- Plan and oversee daily concrete operations, coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors for efficient use of resources.

- Supervise foremen, concrete carpenters, finishers, and laborers while setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.

- Lead bridge and structural concrete work, including footings, foundations, abutments, piers, walls, and bridge decks, as applicable to project scope.

- Oversee layout, formwork installation and bracing, reinforcing steel, embeds, concrete placement, finishing, curing, and form removal.

- Read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, grades, and elevations.

- Coordinate concrete deliveries, pump trucks, inspections, and pre-pour readiness.

- Develop look-ahead schedules, monitor production, and adjust resources to meet project schedules and budgets.

- Identify field conflicts and changes promptly; coordinate resolution with project management before proceeding with affected work.

- Represent LaRiviere professionally with customers, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and municipalities.

- Collaborate with the Safety Director, enforce safe work practices, and train personnel on job-specific hazards.

- Operate construction equipment safely and assist with operator or labor duties as needed.

Qualifications and Expectations

- Demonstrated bridge construction experience required, with direct leadership of bridge concrete operations.

- Minimum five years of leadership experience on heavy highway construction projects, including substantial concrete and structural work.

- Minimum seven years of heavy equipment operating experience, with the ability to operate a variety of construction equipment safely.

- Strong working knowledge of concrete forming systems, reinforcing steel, placement, finishing, curing, and construction sequencing.

- Ability to read construction plans and translate project requirements into clear field direction.

- Experience scheduling crews and equipment, tracking production, and coordinating multiple work activities.

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

- Reliable transportation to assigned jobsites and willingness to travel regionally as projects require.

- Computer skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic project records.

- Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and clear communication.

- Ability to lead by example, maintain an organized jobsite, and address performance or safety concerns promptly

Daily Duties

- Arrive prepared to organize crews and begin scheduled work on time.

- Perform jobsite walk-throughs and verify operators complete daily equipment inspections.

- Facilitate safety meetings and communicate daily assignments, hazards, and production goals.

- Monitor workmanship and verify required inspections occur before concrete placement.

- Communicate progress, resource needs, schedule concerns, and field changes to project management.

- Report safety concerns promptly and take appropriate action to address hazards.

- Complete daily reports and accurately record employee time, job duties, and equipment usage in Bid2Win.

- Maintain clean equipment and orderly work areas.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position involves outdoor work in varying weather and jobsite conditions, including exposure to dust, fumes, noise, and moving equipment. Duties require frequent bending, climbing, sitting, pushing, pulling, grasping, and fine manipulation. Employees may lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. The superintendent will assist with manual labor as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

LaRiviere offers competitive compensation dependent on experience and a benefits package including medical insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility and plan terms. Medical premium contributions vary by employment classification.

LaRiviere, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer  All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All LaRiviere, Inc. subcontractors and vendors agree they will abide by the equal opportunity provisions of 41CFR 60-1.4.