Project Superintendent I

Wharton Smith•Jacksonville, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I to work in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supervises field operations for assigned construction projects and provides onsite leadership, administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. The superintendent oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to help ensure safe, efficient delivery on schedule and within budget. As a key project-team leader, the Project Superintendent I drives project execution, maintains client relationships, coordinates field resources, and upholds company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position is full-time and exempt, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs. Flexible and extended hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, may be required. Occasional travel throughout Wharton-Smith territories is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 12 years of construction-related, construction management, or construction engineering experience, with demonstrated success completing multimillion-dollar projects.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience managing field personnel, project priorities, productivity, quality, and overall project execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with Project Managers, General Superintendents, clients, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and field personnel.
Ability to coordinate project resources, manpower, schedules, field issues, and execution requirements.
Current Competent Person training and certifications in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
Current OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Training in Silica Safety, Risk Management, and Accident Investigation.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead field teams in an active construction environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively on active project sites in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
Ability to work flexible and extended hours as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and operating equipment controls.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and safely handle heavy or bulky materials.
Ability to communicate clearly, follow written and verbal instructions, recognize safety warnings and alarms, and maintain balance and coordination on uneven surfaces, ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally throughout Wharton-Smith territories.
Availability for full-time exempt work, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality control throughout all phases of construction and maintain a safe, organized workplace.
Conduct pre-task meetings with subcontractors and coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings.
Coordinate permits and inspections; oversee project setup, temporary facilities, and site utilization plans.
Manage field document control and project documentation, including daily reports, progress photographs, weekly as-built drawings, and HH2 timesheets.
Supervise material handling, including receiving, inventory, storage, and spare-parts logs.
Participate in Project Job Reviews, pre-job planning meetings, constructability reviews, presentations, and proposal preparation.
Process field purchases and maintain the Field Purchase Order log.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and Resident Project Representatives.
Conduct project progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch-list walkthroughs.
Review contract scopes of work, identify potential gaps or conflicts, help write scopes of work, and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Identify new work opportunities and potential projects with current clients.
Conduct craft-worker evaluations and staffing adjustments; identify manpower needs and ensure projects are properly staffed.
Lead project scheduling activities and updates, and assist with creating and maintaining baseline schedules.
Identify equipment needs, maintain rental and tool inventory logs, monitor equipment use, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan compliance, project layout, concrete pour logs, and project closeout activities.
Manage project budgets and promote field cost awareness.
Encourage foreman and craft-worker training and advancement; develop, mentor, and support employees and participate in succession planning.
Assist HR and Recruiting with project staffing needs.
Maintain labor budgets and manpower tracking; lead shift meetings and weekly team meetings; update weekly production boards; and develop and manage production plans.
Schedule Competent Person and other required safety training, conduct daily jobsite inspections, and coordinate new-hire safety orientations.
Assign and review Safety Task Analyses completed by foremen, conduct weekly safety meetings, and set up and maintain project SDS books.
Follow company safety policies, promote a zero-accident culture, manage accident Standard Operating Procedures, and ensure subcontractor compliance with onsite safety requirements.
Participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.