Bridge Construction Superintendent

About the role

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). 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. S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc. is a premier civil and heavy highway construction firm backed by a leadership team with over 40 years of industry experience. We take pride in cultivating a close-knit, hardworking environment where employees build long-term careers and second-generation builders thrive.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.