Project Superintendent I

Wharton-Smith•Charlotte, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I to work in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role supervises field operations for assigned projects and provides 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 position also leads production planning and safety activities, supports employee development and staffing, and works full-time in an exempt role, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project needs require.

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 to work effectively 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.
Computer proficiency, including 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 project sites in 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 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 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

Supervise field operations and provide onsite field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities.
Maintain quality control and a safe, organized workplace throughout construction.
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, project documentation, daily reports, progress photographs, and weekly as-built drawings.
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 client and Resident Project Representative relationships; identify potential new work with current clients.
Conduct progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch-list walkthroughs; review contract scopes and identify gaps or conflicts.
Participate in writing scopes of work and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Manage weekly HH2 timesheets and field documentation; evaluate craft workers and make staffing adjustments.
Lead project scheduling and schedule updates, assist with baseline schedules, and identify staffing and manpower requirements.
Identify equipment needs, maintain rental and tool inventory logs, monitor equipment usage, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance, project layout, concrete pour logs, project budgets, and field cost awareness.
Lead project closeout activities.
Encourage 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 with subcontractors and field staff.
Maintain and update weekly production boards and develop and manage production plans supporting 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 lead weekly safety meetings.
Follow company safety policies, maintain 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.