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Bridge Superintendent – Direct Major Infrastructure & Structural Bridge Projects with S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc.
Job Overview
You will serve as the primary field leader overseeing complete construction operations for high-visibility bridge and civil infrastructure projects across West Virginia. By directing crews, subcontractors, and site logistics, you will directly drive project execution and long-term structural quality. This role offers high operational autonomy, performance bonus potential, and the opportunity to build a legacy with a premier, multi-generational civil builder.
How You Will Make An Impact
S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Job Overview
- Company: S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 - $110,000 annually Performance Based Bonus
- Location: Charleston, WV (work sites typically within 90 minutes)
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Heavy Civil Construction, Bridge Infrastructure, Commercial, and Federal Projects
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required
You will serve as the primary field leader overseeing complete construction operations for high-visibility bridge and civil infrastructure projects across West Virginia. By directing crews, subcontractors, and site logistics, you will directly drive project execution and long-term structural quality. This role offers high operational autonomy, performance bonus potential, and the opportunity to build a legacy with a premier, multi-generational civil builder.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Direct complete daily field operations for bridge construction projects to ensure work progresses safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Oversee critical structural operations including abutment construction, pile driving, beam setting, and bridge deck forming.
- Plan site logistics, create look-ahead plans, and coordinate seamless scheduling for field crews, subcontractors, and materials vendors.
- Review structural blueprints, technical drawings, and complex contract specifications to verify site precision and compliance.
- Communicate contractual issues, field adjustments, and progress reports proactively with executive leadership and project managers.
- Supervise and mentor site personnel to cultivate a safety-first, high-performing field culture across all operational phases.
- 10 years of progressive field construction leadership experience, with a heavy emphasis on bridge building.
- Deep technical expertise in abutment construction, pile driving operations, beam setting, and bridge deck forming.
- Proven ability to read engineering plans, interpret contract specifications, and manage site schedules effectively.
- Substantial background managing subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers and multi-disciplinary field crews on civil infrastructure sites.
- Advanced track record of proactive problem-solving regarding contractual specifications and field engineering challenges.
- Strong leadership capacity aligned with a long-term interest in field operations management and team mentorship.
- Experience in field layout and surveying.
- Competitive annual salary structure paired with performance-based bonus eligibility.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- 401(k) retirement savings program featuring generous employer matching contributions.
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage options with Health Savings Account (HSA) availability.
- Four-day workweek schedule offering Fridays off when working at primary operations, supporting long-term work-life balance.
S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000