Project Superintendent I

Wharton Smith•Sanford, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I for water/wastewater projects, based at the company’s corporate office in Sanford, Florida. The role supervises field operations 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 help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. As a key project-team leader, the superintendent drives project execution, coordinates field resources, maintains client relationships, and upholds company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The position is full-time and exempt, 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.
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.
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 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 to work full-time in an exempt position, generally Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required by project needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education.

Responsibilities

Supervise field operations and oversee assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction-related personnel.
Maintain quality control throughout construction and ensure the workplace is safe and organized.
Conduct pre-task meetings with subcontractors and coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings.
Coordinate permits and inspections, project setup, temporary facilities, and site utilization plans.
Manage field document control and project records; complete and review daily reports and progress photographs.
Supervise receiving, inventory, storage, material handling, and spare-parts logs.
Maintain as-built drawings weekly and participate in Project Job Reviews.
Process field purchases and maintain the Field Purchase Order log.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and Resident Project Representatives.
Conduct 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 and make staffing adjustments.
Participate in pre-job planning meetings and lead project scheduling activities and schedule updates.
Assist with creating and maintaining baseline schedules; identify manpower needs and ensure projects are properly staffed.
Identify equipment needs, maintain equipment rental logs, monitor equipment usage, and maintain budget accountability.
Manage SWPPP compliance and lead project closeout activities.
Manage and verify project layout, maintain concrete pour logs, and maintain tool inventory logs.
Manage project budgets and promote cost awareness in the field.
Encourage foreman and craft-worker training and advancement; develop, mentor, and support employees and participate in succession planning.
Review project submittals and field coordination documents and communicate scope changes to the Project Manager.
Participate in presentations, proposal preparation, and constructability reviews.
Assist HR and Recruiting with project staffing needs.
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 and develop and manage production plans to 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 foremen’s Safety Task Analyses and lead by example in following company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct weekly safety meetings, set up and maintain project SDS books, and promote a zero-accident culture.
Manage accident Standard Operating Procedures, ensure subcontractor compliance with onsite safety requirements, and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.