Senior Project Superintendent

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Senior Project Superintendent. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Charlotte, NC
.

The Senior Project Superintendent is responsible for overseeing large, complex, or multiple construction projects and providing senior-level leadership for field operations. This position provides overall leadership for onsite field administration, supervision, technical management, project execution, and operational performance. The Senior Project Superintendent provides guidance and oversight to Project Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Foremen, subcontractors, and other construction-related personnel.

The Senior Project Superintendent serves as a senior field leader responsible for driving project execution, resolving complex construction issues, maintaining high-level client relationships, mentoring field leadership teams, supporting company initiatives, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within established budgets, and in accordance with company standards.

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• 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.

Project Oversight & Construction Management

• 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 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.

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce company safety culture and zero-incident expectations across all assigned projects.
• Support field leadership teams in implementing company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in project safety audits, inspections, and incident reviews.
• Assist…