Senior Project Superintendent – Commercial Construction (Community)

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Superintendent with a strong background in commercial construction and a passion for community-focused projects—including renovations and new builds for schools, fire stations, municipal facilities, and other public service buildings.

The Senior Project Superintendent will lead all on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with project management software (PMIS) preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between project sites.

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.
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability on every job site.
• Coordinate permit and regulatory inspections with local authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of in-place quantities, time sheets, and tool management.
• Utilize project management software (PMIS) for documentation, communication, and reporting.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction management education preferred

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Superintendent with a strong background in commercial construction and a passion for community-focused projects—including renovations and new builds for schools, fire stations, municipal facilities, and other public service buildings.

The Senior Project Superintendent will lead all on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.