Bridge Superintendent

Bridge Superintendent – Direct Major Infrastructure & Structural Bridge Projects with S.M.H.

Construction Co., Inc.

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

The Opportunity:

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.

Required Qualifications & Experience:


* 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:


* 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.

Compensation & Benefits:


* Competitive annual salary structure paired with performance-based bonus eligibility.


* Weekly pay cycle.


* 401(k) retirement savings program featuring generous employer matching contributions.
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