Scott Bridge Company, Inc.'s roots date back to 1933 when Mr. I. J. Scott (Jud) and two partners formed Scott Construction Company in Thomasville, Georgia, constructing many highways, airports, bridges, and dams in the Southeast. Mr. Scott left this firm in 1957 and formed his own company, The Scott Company, in Opelika, Alabama, his home. The Scott Company incorporated in 1965 as Scott Bridge Company with I. J. Scott and his son, I. J. Scott, Jr. Also in 1965 Mr. Gerard Swarthout came to the company, became company president, and retired in 1987.

Scott Bridge Company has been a member of the Alabama Road Builders since 1947, and became known as a river bridge contractor, completing many projects on the Warrior, Alabama, Coosa, Tennessee, and Chattahoochee Rivers.

Currently Mr. I. J. Scott's grandsons, I. J. Scott, III (Ike), President, William Scott, Vice President and David Scott, Board Member, own and continue to further the principles and traditions of their father and grandfather before them.

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing project support to Scott Bridge Company, Inc. The incumbent reports to the General Superintendent and directs field activities through the General Foreman and/or Foreman who report to this position. Typically, this individual will work closely with General Superintendent, General Foreman, Project (Field) Engineer, Safety Representative, Boat Captain, Pile Drivers, Welders, Carpenters, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers on the work site.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the General Superintendent to plan and execute construction projects and ensure their successful completion.
• Coordinates project objectives and plans with General Foreman and/or Foreman, and subcontractors as may be required, prior to actual construction.
• Works with members of the project team to secure the equipment necessary for the project to be completed.
• Attends pre-construction meetings to monitor the project status and obtain a grasp of the job scope and time schedule.
• Reviews the job schedule and cost breakdown and meets with the Project Manager to gain a complete understanding of potential challenges and problems prior to beginning the job.
• Maintains good working relationship with the Project Manager seeking his/her assistance in the scheduling of materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Sets up the job office and equipment trailers, if required, and sees that permits, labor notices, safety rules, HR policies, and EEOC materials are posted in a conspicuous place.
• Works with the Human Resources Coordinator to identify and recruit qualified applicants for all craft openings that are required to adequately staff the project.
• Communicates with the General Superintendent or Project Manager daily to update him/her on project status.
• Maintains inventory control over tools and equipment making sure that moveable tools are returned to the tool room and all other equipment adequately stored.
• Works with the General Foreman and/or Foreman to ensure that safety barricades and signs are in the proper place, as may be required by the job.
• Troubleshoots and problem solves as required on construction issues and problems that arise.
• Ensures that all change orders are properly executed as directed by the Project Manager or General Superintendent.
• Meets regularly with General Foreman and/or Foreman to make certain that construction project deadlines are being met and that project work is completed on time.
• Inspects the project work for quality of workmanship to ensure that Company standards and government regulations are met.
• Attends the weekly Project Manager meetings to discuss job progress and any problems that are currently being encountered.
• Monitors project work expenditures versus projected costs for materials and supplies that are purchased and that project expenditures are under budget.
• Coordinates maintenance of heavy equipment on the project and supervises effective utilization.
• Performs periodic inspections of the jobsites to ensure that standardized construction procedures are followed.
• Meets with and assists inspectors or auditors on their scheduled or unscheduled visits to the jobsite.
• Works with General Foreman and/or Foreman to ensure that employees comply with Scott Bridge Company, Inc. Policies and Procedures and as well as EEOC and other regulatory guidelines.
• Holds all employees at the jobsite accountable for complying with Scott Bridge Company, Inc. Safety/Operational Policies and mandated regulatory guidelines and demonstrating safe work practices at the jobsite.
• Sees to it that good housekeeping practices are observed and maintained and that any potential safety hazard is corrected.
• Ensures that the project site is secured after work hours each and that appropriate security measure are in place.
• Ensures that new employees receive safety training and, as required, job specific training prior to beginning their field assignments.
• Updates the Project Manager regularly on estimated percent completion on each phase of the project.
• Works closely with the General Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Helpers, Laborers and other skilled and semi-skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years construction experience or equivalent experience in a supervisory capacity. Incumbents must be well-versed in receiving and handling of equipment used for construction operations. In addition, incumbents must have knowledge of the integration of various crafts to successfully perform their work. Craft knowledge should include pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, painting and related areas. Incumbents should also possess previous supervisory experience and be certified in First Aid and CPR.

The incumbent must also:

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Profit Sharing
• LTD
• Group Life Insurance Offered
• Supplemental Insurance and Cafeteria Plans
• Company Sponsored training offered regularly
• Vacation and Sick Pay