Project Superintendent

Wharton-Smith•Baton Rouge, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent I to work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role supervises field operations for assigned construction projects and provides onsite leadership for field administration, supervision, and technical management of construction activities. The superintendent oversees assistants, foremen, subcontractors, field staff, and other construction personnel to support safe, efficient project delivery 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 upholds company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The role includes field operations and project coordination, production planning, employee development, and extensive safety responsibilities. 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 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 overall project execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate 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 project 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 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.
Willingness and ability 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 required by project needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or construction-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality control throughout all construction phases and maintain a safe, organized workplace.
Conduct pre-task meetings with subcontractors and coordinate permits and inspections.
Oversee project setup and temporary facilities, including site utilization plans.
Manage field document control and project documentation; complete and review daily reports and progress photographs.
Supervise material handling, including receiving, inventory, storage, and spare parts logs.
Coordinate subcontractor activities and conduct subcontractor meetings.
Manage and maintain as-built drawings weekly; participate in Project Job Reviews (PJR).
Process field purchases and maintain the Field Purchase Order (FPO) log.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and Resident Project Representatives (RPRs).
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; participate in presentations and proposal preparation.
Manage weekly HH2 timesheets and field documentation; conduct craft worker evaluations and make staffing adjustments.
Participate in pre-job planning and constructability reviews.
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 (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) compliance.
Lead project closeout activities and manage and verify project layout activities.
Manage and maintain concrete pour logs and 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 mentoring, development, 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 as part of the Production Planning System.
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; conduct daily jobsite inspections and coordinate new-hire safety orientations.
Assign and review Safety Task Analyses (STAs) completed by foremen.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, conduct weekly safety meetings, and promote and maintain a zero-accident culture.
Set up and maintain project SDS books and manage accident Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure subcontractor compliance with onsite safety requirements and participate in safety inspections with the Safety Business Unit.