Project Superintendent I

Wharton Smith•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I to work in the Treasure Coast region between Palm Bay and Port St. Lucie, Florida. The position supervises field operations for assigned projects and provides leadership for onsite field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. It oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The superintendent leads project execution, coordinates field resources, maintains client relationships, and upholds company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position also oversees production planning, field staffing and development, project documentation, scheduling, cost awareness, safety compliance, and project closeout. The role is full-time and exempt, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs; it may involve nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and occasional travel within Wharton-Smith territories.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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, priorities, productivity, quality, and project execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working 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.
Required 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 at active job 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 job-related physical activities, 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.
Must be available for full-time exempt work, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned project field operations and lead onsite field administration and construction activities.
Maintain quality control and a safe, organized workplace throughout construction.
Conduct pre-task meetings and coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings.
Coordinate permits, inspections, project setup, temporary facilities, and site utilization plans.
Manage field document control, project documentation, daily reports, progress photographs, and weekly as-built drawings.
Oversee material handling, including receiving, inventory, storage, spare parts logs, and tool inventory logs.
Participate in Project Job Reviews, pre-job planning, 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; identify potential work opportunities with current clients.
Conduct project progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch list walkthroughs.
Review contract scopes of work, identify gaps or conflicts, participate in writing scopes, and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Manage HH2 timesheets and field documentation; evaluate craft workers and make staffing adjustments.
Lead project scheduling activities and updates, assist with baseline schedules, identify manpower needs, and ensure projects are properly staffed.
Identify equipment needs, maintain rental logs, monitor usage, and support field budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance, project layout, concrete pour logs, and project closeout activities.
Promote craft worker training and advancement; develop, mentor, and support employees; assist HR/Recruiting with project staffing and succession planning.
Manage field budgets and cost awareness.
Maintain labor budgets and manpower tracking; lead shift meetings and weekly team meetings; update production boards and develop production plans aligned with project goals and schedules.
Schedule Competent Person and other required safety training; conduct daily jobsite inspections and coordinate new-hire safety orientations.
Assign and review foremen’s Safety Task Analyses and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct weekly safety meetings, establish and maintain project SDS books, promote a zero-accident culture, and manage accident Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure subcontractors comply with onsite safety requirements and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.