Area Superintendent

Wharton-Smith•Sanford, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an Area Superintendent to work in its corporate office in Sanford, Florida. The Area Superintendent provides oversight, leadership, and additional management support for regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent. The position also supports Pre-Construction Services through design reviews and pre-bid jobsite visits. Area Superintendents manage their own assigned projects while providing support, guidance, and oversight to other regional projects as needed. This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, although hours may vary with project needs. The role requires travel up to 25% throughout the assigned region and the ability to work at active construction sites 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, 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 & 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 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.

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.
Attend pre-job planning meetings.
Assist with creating and maintaining baseline project schedules.
Review work scopes to identify scope gaps and report scope changes to the Project Manager.
Attend weekly team meetings and planning board update sessions when possible.
Attend subcontractor pre-task meetings when possible.
Assist with ongoing project scheduling and P6 schedule updates alongside the project team.
Review PCA’s with field management teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities.
Review and assist in resolving field management challenges.
Report project issues and concerns to the General Superintendent or company management.
Periodically attend critical meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, 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 and commissioning activities.
Monitor and assist with project closeout activities.
Verify daily reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time.
Assist HR/Recruiting with project staffing needs.
Support mentoring, development, and succession planning.
Identify field staff training needs and coordinate with the General Superintendent to address development opportunities.
Participate in interviews for prospective field employees.
Support the development and mentoring of Superintendents I & 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 for cross-BU staffing when needed.
Coordinate regional annual or bi-annual Superintendents meetings.
Support the Company Equipment Department by using company-owned equipment whenever possible.
Assist with repairs and maintenance of company-owned equipment.
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 and proposal preparation.
Participate in constructability reviews for Design-Build and CMAR projects.