Area Superintendent

Wharton Smith•Sanford, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an Area Superintendent willing to work in Central Florida. The Area Superintendent provides oversight, leadership, and additional management support for regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent. The role also supports Pre-Construction Services through design reviews and pre-bid jobsite visits. Area Superintendents manage their own assigned projects while providing ongoing support, guidance, and oversight to other regional projects as needed. This full-time, exempt position typically follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with hours varying according to project needs. The role requires travel of up to 25% throughout the assigned region and the ability to work flexibly, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Work takes place on active construction sites and in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of construction or construction management experience, with demonstrated success delivering multimillion-dollar projects.
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing and supporting field personnel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including 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 according to project needs, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, 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 attend pre-job planning meetings.
Assist with creating and maintaining baseline project schedules and with ongoing scheduling and P6 schedule updates alongside project teams.
Review work scopes for gaps and report scope changes to the Project Manager.
Attend weekly team meetings, planning board update sessions, and subcontractor pre-task meetings when possible.
Review PCA’s with field management teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities; review 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 identifying effective construction methods.
Monitor project quality and ensure work complies with specifications; perform job progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch list reviews.
Assist with process start-ups, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
Verify daily reports and other required documentation are accurate and submitted on time.
Assist HR and Recruiting with project staffing needs, mentoring, development, and succession planning.
Identify field staff training needs and coordinate development opportunities with the General Superintendent.
Participate in interviews for prospective field employees.
Mentor 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 cross-business-unit staffing with regional Area Superintendents when needed and coordinate regional annual or bi-annual Superintendents Meetings.
Support the Company Equipment Department by using company-owned equipment when 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.
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.