Area Superintendent

Wharton Smith • Sanford, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an Area Superintendent for Water/Wastewater, based in the corporate office in Sanford, Florida. The Area Superintendent provides oversight, leadership, and management support for regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent, while managing assigned projects and supporting regional field teams as needed. The role also supports pre-construction services, including design reviews and pre-bid jobsite visits.

This full-time, exempt position typically works Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to project needs. It requires travel of up to 25% throughout the assigned region and the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The position involves working on active construction sites and in varying weather and environmental conditions, as well as performing physical tasks such as walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and occasionally moving items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of construction or construction management experience, with demonstrated success delivering multimillion-dollar projects.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience managing and supporting field personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, operations leadership, safety, HR, and regional management.
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional project sites to review operations and support field management teams.
• Current Competent Person training or certifications in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
• Current OSHA 10-Hour certification.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work effectively on active construction sites and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours as project needs require, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to safely perform physical requirements including prolonged standing and walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and other jobsite conditions.
• Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent and provide project oversight and support to field management teams.
• Attend pre-job planning meetings and assist with creating and maintaining baseline project schedules.
• Review work scopes, identify scope gaps, and report scope changes to the Project Manager.
• Attend weekly team meetings, planning board update sessions, and subcontractor pre-task meetings when possible.
• Assist with project scheduling and P6 schedule updates alongside project teams.
• Review PCA’s with field management teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities, and help resolve field management challenges.
• Report project issues and concerns to the General Superintendent or company management.
• Attend critical meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors as needed, and maintain positive working relationships with them.
• Support field management teams in determining effective construction methods.
• Monitor project quality and ensure work is completed according to specifications.
• Perform job progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch list reviews.
• Assist with process start-ups, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Verify that daily reports and other required documentation are accurate and submitted on time.
• Assist HR and Recruiting with project staffing needs, mentoring and development, and succession planning.
• Identify field staff training needs and coordinate development opportunities with the General Superintendent.
• Participate in interviews for prospective field employees.
• Support the development and mentoring of Superintendents I and II, Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Workers.
• Conduct craft worker evaluations and assist with promotion recommendations.
• Participate in teaching and supporting craft training programs.
• Coordinate with regional Area Superintendents on cross-business-unit staffing needs.
• Coordinate regional annual or bi-annual Superintendents meetings.
• Support the Company Equipment Department by using company-owned equipment whenever possible and assisting with its repair and maintenance.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed on assigned projects and coordinate required training with the Safety Department as needed.
• Support Pre-Construction Services by attending pre-bid jobsite visits and participating in plan reviews.
• Participate in presentations, proposal preparation, and constructability reviews for Design-Build and CMAR projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior