Senior Project Superintendent — Complex Construction Leader

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Superintendent to lead onsite field operations for large, complex projects in Central Florida.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, coordination with Project Superintendents and Field Engineers, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Responsibilities include directing construction means and methods, reviewing schedules and budgets, mentoring field teams, and fostering continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and extensive field leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of construction-related or construction management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex, or multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior field leadership or Project Superintendent role preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction projects and mentoring field leadership teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple projects or large, highly complex projects.
• Support and mentor project superintendents, assistant superintendents, field engineers, and foremen.
• Assist executive and senior leadership with strategic planning and operational improvements.
• Support field leadership teams in resolving complex construction, manpower, scheduling, safety, and operational issues.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, quality, manpower utilization, and schedule compliance across assigned projects.
• Participate in staffing, succession planning, hiring decisions, and leadership development initiatives.
• Promote company culture, operational consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in company-wide operational meetings and leadership planning sessions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of field standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist HR and Recruiting with staffing needs and workforce planning as appropriate.
• Mentor and support the development of field leadership personnel and participate in succession planning.
• Oversee construction execution on large or high-profile projects to ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide guidance and support regarding construction means, methods, sequencing, logistics, and constructability.
• Review and support project schedules, manpower plans, production goals, and recovery plans.
• Assist project teams with identifying and resolving critical path issues and field conflicts.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, and project startup activities.
• Support Project Managers and field teams during critical project phases, inspections, commissioning activities, and project closeout.
• Monitor quality control processes and participate in project quality reviews.
• Review project documentation including daily reports, production tracking, safety documentation, and field coordination reports.
• Support coordination with clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors on critical project matters.
• Assist with identifying and pursuing new project opportunities with existing clients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and extensive field leadership experience may be considered.

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Superintendent to lead onsite field operations for large, complex projects in Central Florida.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, coordination with Project Superintendents and Field Engineers, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Responsibilities include directing construction means and methods, reviewing schedules and budgets, mentoring field teams, and fostering continuous improvement across projects.