Project Superintendent I

Wharton-Smith•Jacksonville, FL

19d•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 overall leadership for onsite field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. The superintendent oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to deliver projects safely, efficiently, 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 ensures company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The role includes project and field operations, production planning, safety leadership, personnel development, scheduling, cost awareness, and project closeout. The position is full-time and exempt, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project needs require. Occasional travel throughout Wharton-Smith territories may be required.

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.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing field personnel, project 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 on active jobsites under varying 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 and structures such as ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally throughout Wharton-Smith territories.
Must be available to work full-time in an exempt position, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality control throughout all construction phases and keep the workplace safe and organized.
Conduct pre-task meetings with subcontractors; coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings.
Coordinate permitting and inspections; manage 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, presentations, proposal preparation, and constructability reviews.
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 and identify potential gaps or conflicts; participate in writing scopes of work.
Identify potential new work and 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 schedule updates; assist with creating and maintaining baseline schedules.
Identify equipment needs, maintain equipment rental and tool inventory logs, monitor equipment usage, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance, project layout activities, concrete pour logs, project budgets, and field cost awareness.
Encourage foreman and craft-worker training and advancement; develop, mentor, and support employees and succession planning.
Review project submittals and field coordination documents; identify and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Assist HR and Recruiting with project staffing needs.
Maintain labor budgets and manpower tracking; lead shift meetings and weekly team meetings with subcontractors and field staff.
Maintain and update weekly production boards and develop and manage production plans that support 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 Safety Task Analyses completed by foremen and conduct weekly safety meetings.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, promote a zero-accident culture, and manage accident Standard Operating Procedures.
Set up and maintain project SDS books, ensure subcontractor compliance with onsite safety requirements, and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.