Project Superintendent I

Wharton-Smith•Sugar Land, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Superintendent I supervises all field operations for assigned projects and provides leadership for onsite field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. The role oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. As a key project team leader, the superintendent drives project execution, maintains client relationships, coordinates field resources, and ensures company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position is based in Sugar Land, Texas, and requires full-time, exempt work generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project needs require. Occasional travel throughout Wharton-Smith territories is 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, 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.
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 job sites under 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 and structures such as ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality control through all construction phases 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 and temporary facilities, including 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, 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 new work opportunities and potential projects with current clients.
Manage weekly HH2 timesheets and field documentation.
Conduct craft worker evaluations, adjust staffing, and assist HR/Recruiting with project staffing needs.
Lead project scheduling activities and schedule updates; assist with creating and maintaining baseline schedules.
Identify manpower requirements and ensure projects are properly staffed.
Identify equipment needs, maintain equipment rental logs, monitor equipment usage, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance, verify project layout activities, and maintain concrete pour and tool inventory logs.
Manage field project budgets and cost awareness; identify and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Lead project closeout activities.
Encourage training and advancement for foremen and craft workers; develop, mentor, and support employees, including succession planning.
Maintain labor budgets and manpower tracking.
Lead shift meetings with subcontractors and field staff and conduct weekly team meetings.
Maintain and update weekly production boards; develop and manage production plans to support project goals and schedules.
Schedule Competent Person and other required safety training and coordinate new-hire safety orientations.
Conduct daily jobsite inspections and weekly safety meetings.
Assign and review Safety Task Analyses completed by foremen.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, promote a zero-accident culture, and manage accident Standard Operating Procedures.
Set up and maintain SDS books for each project.
Ensure subcontractors comply with onsite safety requirements and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.