Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of General Superintendent. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The General Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations, workforce management, operational support, and construction execution across assigned divisions or regions. This position provides leadership and direction to Senior Project Superintendents, Project Superintendents, and field personnel while ensuring projects are staffed appropriately and company standards for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance are achieved.
The General Superintendent works closely with Vice Presidents, Directors, Project Managers, Safety, Human Resources, and executive leadership to maintain a highly qualified workforce, balance manpower and equipment resources, support operational initiatives, and drive successful project execution across all assigned operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Workforce Management & Leadership
Maintain a well-trained and qualified workforce through onboarding, workforce planning, employee rotation, and offboarding activities.
Coordinate with Vice Presidents, Directors, and field leadership regarding placement and development of field supervisors and craft personnel.
Assign and monitor required training for craft workers and field personnel.
Evaluate workforce performance and support employee development and advancement opportunities.
Promote employee engagement, retention, and career growth initiatives.
Mentor Senior Project Superintendents, Project Superintendents, and field leadership personnel.
Support staffing and hiring initiatives to meet operational and project demands.
Operational Oversight
Maintain a well-trained and qualified workforce through onboarding, workforce planning, employee rotation, and offboarding activities.
Coordinate with Vice Presidents, Directors, and field leadership regarding placement and development of field supervisors and craft personnel.
Assign and monitor required training for craft workers and field personnel.
Evaluate workforce performance and support employee development and advancement opportunities.
Promote employee engagement, retention, and career growth initiatives.
Mentor Senior Project Superintendents, Project Superintendents, and field leadership personnel.
Support staffing and hiring initiatives to meet operational and project demands.
Client & Business Support
Maintain professional relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Periodically attend critical meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Support the Preconstruction Department with jobsite visits, planning activities, and estimating efforts.
Assist with identifying new project opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
Support company initiatives, operational goals, and continuous improvement programs.
Safety Responsibilities
Maintain professional relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Periodically attend critical meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Support the Preconstruction Department with jobsite visits, planning activities, and estimating efforts.
Assist with identifying new project opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
Support company initiatives, operational goals, and continuous improvement programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of twenty (20) years of construction-related, construction management, or engineering experience.
Demonstrated success managing and delivering multimillion-dollar construction projects.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a Project Superintendent or senior field leadership role.
Proven experience providing strategic leadership…