Site Superintendent

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision:
Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders.

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Site Superintendent to join our Field Direct department. Leveraging your leadership skills and expertise in supervising ironworkers, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of project efficiency, quality, and safety. This role ensures that field operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The Site Superintendent serves as the primary point of contact between field crews, subcontractors, general contractors, and internal project management.

• Direct and coordinate all on-site steel erection activities to ensure safe and timely project completion.
• Supervise ironworkers, riggers, crane operators, and subcontractors; ensure adequate staffing and crew productivity.
• Enforce strict adherence to company safety policies, OSHA standards, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor and maintain project schedules, coordinating with the project manager to adjust manpower or sequencing as needed.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job site inspections, and quality control checks.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and erection plans to ensure proper installation of steel structures.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to address field-fit issues or required modifications.
• Communicate regularly with clients, engineers, and other trades to resolve field issues and avoid project delays.
• Manage delivery and staging of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, time sheets, safety documentation, and field logs.
• Ensure that field operations comply with AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) certification standards and procedures, including erection tolerances, quality assurance, and documentation requirements.

• 5+ years of experience in steel erection, construction supervision, or similar roles.
• Proven experience supervising ironworkers and managing site operations.
• Strong ability to interpret and implement erection plans with attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Solid understanding of construction safety standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to a remote working environment and frequent travel, as needed.

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

We are committed to giving back to our community…