General Superintendent - Water

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking an experienced General Superintendent with a water construction background to lead all field operations on major projects.

You will drive safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while mentoring field teams and coordinating with project leadership to support self-perform operations. This role requires strong leadership, schedule oversight, and a hands-on approach on active sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience, including 10 years as a Superintendent.
• Experience managing large, multimillion-dollar projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA 10-hour, First Aid, and CPR preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field operations across multiple projects.
• Support pre-job planning, constructability reviews, and project pursuits.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and production plans.
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications.
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate field management and craft personnel.
• Coordinate manpower, resources, and equipment with project and regional leadership.
• Participate in client, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings.
• Support equipment utilization, maintenance, and company safety initiatives.
• Assist with project start-ups, audits, reporting, and closeout activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction management

Safety compliance

Project scheduling

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced General Superintendent with Water background for the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area. The General Superintendent is responsible for leading all field operations for assigned business units and projects. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while maintaining a skilled workforce and supporting self-perform operations. The General Superintendent partners closely with project leadership, preconstruction, and executive teams to manage risk, support project pursuits, and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field operations across multiple projects
• Participate in pre-job planning, constructability reviews, and project pursuits
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and production plans
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate field management and craft personnel
• Coordinate manpower, resources, and equipment with project and regional leadership
• Participate in client, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings
• Support equipment utilization, maintenance, and company safety initiatives
• Assist with project start-ups, audits, reporting, and closeout activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience, including 10 years as a Superintendent
• Proven success managing large, complex, multimillion-dollar projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• OSHA 10-hour, First Aid, and CPR certifications preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction scheduling tools

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time position: schedule varies based on project needs
• Work performed on active construction sites and in office settings
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment
• Up to 25% travel within the assigned region

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

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