Senior Project Superintendent - Tampa Large Projects

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on large, complex projects in Tampa, FL.

The role provides senior leadership for onsite administration, supervision, and project execution, mentoring field teams and coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The candidate will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while guiding staffing, budgeting, and operational improvements across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of construction-related or construction management experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a senior field leadership or Project Superintendent role preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and mentoring field leadership teams.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within operating territories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction on large or complex projects, ensuring compliance with standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor Project Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Foremen.
• Support strategic planning and operational improvements; staffing and succession planning.
• Drive safety, quality, and on-time project execution across assigned projects.
• Review project schedules, manpower plans, and production goals; assist with critical path issues.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors on project matters.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities with existing clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Scheduling

Safety management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Field reporting software

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on large, complex projects in Tampa, FL.

The role provides senior leadership for onsite administration, supervision, and project execution, mentoring field teams and coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The candidate will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while guiding staffing, budgeting, and operational improvements across multiple projects.