On-Site Construction Leader for Community Projects

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Superintendent to lead all on-site construction activities for commercial projects, including renovations and new builds for schools, fire stations, municipal facilities, and other public service buildings.

You will ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met while coordinating field personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or construction management education preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in commercial construction supervision.
• Proven success leading community-focused projects (K-12 schools, higher education facilities, firehouses, municipal buildings, or public safety projects).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision of all on-site field operations.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project goals and schedules.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and oversee short-term planning and scheduling.
• Coordinate permit and regulatory inspections with local authorities.
• Manage layout, field documentation, daily reports, and progress photographs.
• Oversee material handling including receiving, inventory, storage, and spare parts management.
• Coordinate delivery logistics and field purchasing to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for owners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and community representatives to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in project meetings and represent the company with professionalism and integrity.
• Maintain accurate records of in-place quantities, time sheets, and tool management.
• Ensure As-Built drawings are updated and complete.
• Support project closeout and participate in post-construction reviews.
• Utilize PMIS for documentation, communication, and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction management education (preferred)

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Superintendent to lead all on-site construction activities for commercial projects, including renovations and new builds for schools, fire stations, municipal facilities, and other public service buildings.

You will ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met while coordinating field personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.