Area Superintendent

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Area Superintendent – Water/Wastewater . We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our corporate office in Sanford, FL
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Area Superintendent is responsible for providing oversight, leadership, and additional management support for regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent. This role also supports Pre-Construction Services activities, including design reviews and pre-bid jobsite visits.

Area Superintendents are expected to manage their own assigned projects while also providing ongoing support, guidance, and oversight to regional projects as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Oversight & Field Management:
• Monitor regional projects assigned by the General Superintendent.
• Attend pre-job planning meetings.
• Assist with creating and maintaining baseline project schedules.
• Review work scopes to identify scope gaps and report changes in scope to the Project Manager.
• Attend weekly team meetings and planning board update sessions when possible.
• Attend subcontractor pre-task meetings when possible.
• Assist with ongoing project scheduling and P6 schedule updates alongside the project team.
• Review PCA’s with field management teams to identify issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Review and assist in resolving field management challenges.
• Report project issues and concerns to the General Superintendent or company management.
• Periodically attend critical meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support field management teams in determining the most effective construction methods.
• Monitor project quality and ensure all work is completed according to specifications.
• Perform job progress reviews, completion inspections, and punch list reviews.
• Assist with process start-ups and commissioning activities.
• Monitor and assist with project closeout activities.
• Verify that daily reports and other required documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Assist HR/Recruiting with staffing needs on project.
• Mentoring/Development and Succession Planning.
• Leadership & Employee Development:
• Identify field staff training needs and coordinate with the General Superintendent to address development opportunities.
• Participate in interviews for prospective field employees.
• Support the development and mentoring of Superintendents I & II, Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Workers.
• Conduct craft worker evaluations and assist with promotion recommendations.
• Participate in teaching and supporting craft training programs.
• Coordination with all regional Area Superintendents for cross BU staffing when needed.
• Coordinates Regional Annual/Bi-Annual Superintendents Meetings.
• Equipment & Safety Responsibilities:
• Support the Company Equipment Department through the utilization of company-owned equipment whenever possible.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of company-owned equipment.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed on assigned projects.
• Coordinate required training with the Safety Department as needed.
• Pre-Construction & Business Development:
• Assist Pre-Construction Services by attending pre-bid jobsite visits and participating in plan reviews.
• Participate in presentations and proposal preparation.
• Participate in constructability reviews for Design-Build and CMAR projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of construction or construction management experience
  , with demonstrated success delivering multimillion-dollar projects.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent
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• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing and supporting field personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, operations leadership, safety, HR, and regional management.
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional project sites to review operations and support field management teams.
• Current Competent Person training/certifications in:
  • Trenching & Excavation
  • Scaffolding
  • Rigging
  • Confined Space
  • Fall Protection
• Current OSHA 10-Hour certification required
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• First Aid and CPR certification preferred .
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work effectively on active construction sites and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours as project needs require, including occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing/walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds
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• Ability to safely navigate uneven…