Bridge Construction Superintendent

The Contractor Consultants; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance with Health Savings…

4-day workweek

Job summary

S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Bridge Construction Superintendent to lead major infrastructure and structural bridge projects across West Virginia from the Charleston area.

You will direct field crews, subcontractors, and site logistics to drive safe, on-time, and on-budget project execution. The role requires a strong track record in bridge construction, ability to interpret complex drawings, and proactive coordination with leadership to maintain quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive field construction leadership experience focusing on bridge projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and contract specs.
• Experience planning field logistics, look-ahead scheduling, and coordinating crews and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations for bridge construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Oversee abutment construction, pile driving, beam setting, and deck forming.
• Plan site logistics, develop look-ahead plans, and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and material vendors.
• Review drawings and specs to verify site accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Communicate progress, changes, and issues with senior leadership and project managers.
• Mentor site personnel to foster a safety-first, high-performing field culture.

Skills

Bridge construction leadership

Read engineering plans

Schedule management

Subcontractor management

Job description

Bridge Construction 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.
• 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.

About Us:

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. Learn more about our commitment to quality infrastructure at https://smhbridge.com/.

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.