Carpenter

Carpenter – Build Concrete Formwork for Civil Infrastructure with S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc.

Job Overview:

• Company: S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $42 - $46 per hour (includes $13 payment toward insurance and retirement) 
• Location: Charleston, WV (work sites typically within 90 minutes)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday (Fridays Off)
• Project Scope: Commercial, Government, and Federal Heavy Civil Infrastructure
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a core trade specialist executing critical concrete formwork for major heavy civil and infrastructure projects across the region. Working alongside seasoned leaders, you will expand your structural carpentry skills while constructing high-visibility public works. This role offers long-term stability, competitive prevailing wages, and a predictable schedule with every Friday off.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Measure, cut, assemble, and construct wooden and modular formwork for large-scale poured concrete structures.
• Build framing systems, bridge forms, and specialized concrete containment structures with high precision.
• Partner daily with the Superintendent and Carpenter Foreman to adopt advanced heavy civil construction techniques.
• Operate standard hand and power carpentry tools safely while adhering strictly to site safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area to support continuous operational progress across field teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in residential house framing, commercial carpentry, or formwork.
• Demonstrated proficiency using standard trade power tools, measuring devices, and cutting equipment safely.
• Strong knowledge of job site safety protocols specific to heavy civil construction field operations.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Direct experience building concrete forms for heavy civil, bridge, or federal infrastructure construction projects.
• Active mechanical aptitude paired with a desire to learn advanced trade methods from senior field leadership.
• Proven ability to accurately read, evaluate, and interpret complex construction plans and blueprints.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly pay cycle featuring competitive hourly rates on prevailing wage project assignments.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage options.
• Complete personal safety equipment provided free of charge, including hard hats and gloves.
• Four-day workweek schedule offering every Friday off for enhanced work-life balance.
• Lodging available if the worksite is more than 90 minutes from residence.

About Us:

S.M.H. Construction Co., Inc. is a leading civil and heavy highway construction firm backed by a leadership team with over 40 years of industry experience. We foster a supportive, hardworking environment where team members stay for decades and second-generation builders thrive. Learn more about our long-standing commitment to quality infrastructure at  

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.