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General Superintendent - Water
full-time•Palm Beach Gardens
About this role
Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced General Superintendent with Water background for the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area. The General Superintendent is responsible for leading all field operations for assigned business units and projects. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while maintaining a skilled workforce and supporting self-perform operations. The General Superintendent partners closely with project leadership, preconstruction, and executive teams to manage risk, support project pursuits, and drive successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee field operations across multiple projects
- Participate in pre-job planning, constructability reviews, and project pursuits
- Support development and maintenance of project schedules and production plans
- Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications
- Mentor, develop, and evaluate field management and craft personnel
- Coordinate manpower, resources, and equipment with project and regional leadership
- Participate in client, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings
- Support equipment utilization, maintenance, and company safety initiatives
- Assist with project start-ups, audits, reporting, and closeout activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 15 years of construction experience, including 10 years as a Superintendent
- Proven success managing large, complex, multimillion-dollar projects
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- OSHA 10-hour, First Aid, and CPR certifications preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction scheduling tools
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Full-time position: schedule varies based on project needs
- Work performed on active construction sites and in office settings
- Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment
- Up to 25% travel within the assigned region
Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
What you'll do
- The General Superintendent leads and oversees field operations across multiple projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. They also participate in pre-job planning, monitor compliance with project specifications, and mentor field management personnel.
About Wharton-Smith
Wharton-Smith, Inc. - ''The Construction Group of Choice"
Our Vision…to be the construction group of choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Mission…to exceed our client's expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times.
Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with branch offices in Pensacola, Space Coast, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, North Port, Jacksonville, and, Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Charlotte, NC. Wharton-Smith has a strong presence and solid reputation as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build Contractor throughout the Southeastern U.S. and abroad.
Wharton-Smith is proud to be named a Top ENR 400 Contractor; Top ENR 200 Environmental Firm; Top Green Southeast Contractor (Southeast Magazine); and a "Best Place to Work" (Orlando Business Journal).
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