The posting
Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Superintendent II. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Central, FL.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Project Superintendent II provides leadership and oversight of field operations for assigned construction projects. This position may serve as the lead superintendent on smaller to mid-sized projects or supporting the leadership of larger or more complex projects. The Project Superintendent II oversees assistants, foremen, field engineers, subcontractors, and other field personnel to ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within established project requirements, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
The Project Superintendent II is responsible for coordinating daily field operations, managing field documentation, supporting project scheduling and production planning, maintaining quality and safety standards, and managing project resources and smaller project budgets. This position works with the Project Manager and other project leadership and maintains regular communication with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and project team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management & Field Operations:
Lead and coordinate daily field operations for assigned projects or assigned portions of larger projects. Supervise and coordinate assistants, foremen, field engineers, subcontractors, and other field personnel. Maintain quality, productivity, and an organized work environment. Conduct pre-task meetings and coordinate project planning activities. Coordinate permits, inspections, site setup, temporary facilities, and site utilization. Manage field document control, daily reports, progress photos, project logs, and other required documentation. Supervise material handling, including receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution. Coordinate subcontractor activities and meetings. Manage and maintain project as-builts. Review subcontractor scopes of work and monitor field compliance with contract requirements. Review approved submittals and coordinate field implementation. Conduct progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch-list activities. Coordinate and verify field layout. Maintain concrete pour logs, tool inventories, equipment records, rental logs, and other field tracking documentation. Identify manpower and equipment requirements and coordinate project resources. Monitor equipment usage and assist with resource and cost tracking. Manage smaller project budgets and monitor project costs. Manage field purchase processes and related documentation. Coordinate and document scope changes and communicate impacts to the Project Manager and project leadership. Participate in constructability reviews and pre-job planning. Assist with project closeout, turnover, and completion activities. Maintain professional working relationships with clients, owners' representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. Support the identification of additional work opportunities with current clients. Develop and mentor foremen, assistants, and other field personnel. Assist with staffing and workforce planning.
Production & Scheduling:
Assist with developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules and production plans. Maintain production boards and communicate project progress to the project team. Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material requirements to support project schedules. Monitor production activities and address field issues that may affect schedule or productivity. Lead end-of-shift and weekly project team meetings. Assist with schedule updates and communicate changes to project leadership and affected parties. Monitor labor requirements and support efforts to maintain established production and labor budgets.
Safety Responsibilities:
Lead safety activities and promote compliance with company and project safety requirements. Conduct daily safety inspections and new-hire safety orientations. Conduct or coordinate pre-task planning, Safety Task Assessments (STAs), and safety meetings. Ensure subcontractors comply with applicable safety requirements. Maintain required Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information and other safety documentation. Follow established procedures for incident and accident reporting and response. Coordinate required safety training and participate in Business Unit safety inspections. Promote a safe work environment and hold field personnel accountable for following established safety practices.
Financial Acumen:
Support the financial performance of assigned projects or project areas by monitoring labor, field material, and equipment costs. Monitor daily expenditures and resource usage for assigned project activities. Assist with forecasting labor, equipment, and material purchases. Assist the Project Manager with project budget and forecast updates. Maintain cost awareness in all field activities and communicate potential cost impacts to project leadership. Monitor production and resource utilization to support established financial and productivity goals. Support efforts to meet or exceed established financial production metrics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or construction-related education preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of construction-related, construction management, or engineering experience. Demonstrated experience supporting or leading the successful completion of construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction field operations, project coordination, scheduling, quality control, safety procedures, and field documentation. Experience supervising and coordinating field personnel, including Foremen, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, subcontractors, and other project personnel. Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate field activities, and support successful project execution. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage field operations and personnel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Project Superintendents, Area Project Superintendents, and General Superintendents. Ability to communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors, inspectors, vendors, and field personnel regarding project status, schedules, manpower, field issues, and resource requirements. Current OSHA 30-hour certification, First Aid and CPR certifications, and applicable safety training required. Knowledge of competent person requirements, including trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection. Training in Silica Safety, Risk Management, and Accident Investigation required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard computer systems. Ability to maintain accurate field documentation and support compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Ability to work effectively in active construction environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship. Ability to safely operate or work around heavy construction equipment and utilize standard office technology, including laptops, smartphones, copiers, and scanners. Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust. Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to job site safety signs, instructions, alarms, and warnings. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and elevated work areas. Ability to handle heavy or bulky construction materials and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with flexibility for additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays based on project requirements. Willingness to travel occasionally throughout Wharton-Smith's operating territories as business needs require.
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).
RECRUITER POLICY:
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
