WHARTON-SMITH, INC.
SANFORD, FLORIDA

A company’s character is revealed in what it does. Improving the quality of life wherever we do business is part of our heritage and culture, and is an indispensable part of achieving our vision – to be the construction group of choice. A building construction manager and general contractor, Wharton-Smith specializes in water treatment, municipal, education, entertainment, and hospitality projects – all the things a community needs to thrive. Founded in 1984 by Bill Wharton and George Smith, today, our employees are proud to be a part of a company that makes a positive difference in the lives of our clients, our employees and those in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of our success throughout the years has been our ability to identify and respond to industry opportunities and challenges ahead of the competition. We have ambitious plans. We’ve been laying a dynamic growth path for our company. We want, and expect, to play a larger role in the $3.6 billion building construction industry. We see an opportunity not just to lead in our markets, but to reimagine and transform them Our Mission... It was a pleasure to work with people who could help redesign a project to fit within our budget. It began in 1984 as a leap of faith for two friends from Ohio and has grown into one of Central Florida’s largest general contractor and construction management firms. George Smith and Bill Wharton met in 1966 during their tenure at a construction company in Ohio. The company opened a Florida office in 1975, bringing George and Bill to Central Florida. When the company announced they were moving back to Ohio, George and Bill made an offer to take over the firm’s unfinished Florida work. And so, with just a handful of employees, Wharton-Smith was incorporated on April 2, 1984. While both Bill and George have retired from the company, George is still active in his role as Chairman of the Board. George will tell you that Wharton-Smith owes its success to “the employees that we had then and have now…Neither Bill or I ever dreamed that the company would be what it is today.” More than 30 years since its incorporation, and under the leadership of Ron Davoli since 2005, Wharton-Smith strives to maintain the culture fashioned by its founders. A culture that believes core values like trust and integrity are just as important as business acumen and operations skills. A culture that rewards accountability and hard work. A culture built on meticulous planning, continuous training, standards, protocols and research. It was a pleasure to work with people who could help redesign a project to fit within our budget. Our leadership team bring decades of experience and many have been with the company since its founding. Their experience has taught them that people don’t want to be managed, or driven, they want to be inspired and led. To do that leaders must provide a compelling vision. It takes a big dream to inspire people to work more effectively with existing processes but also embrace new ways of doing things. And our dedicated leaders are doing just that. Wharton-Smith proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that their professional attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality delivered a product to the City of Sanford that will be enjoyed for many years to come. It was a pleasure to work with people who could help redesign a project to fit within our budget. A company’s character is revealed in what it does. Improving the quality of life wherever we do business is part of our heritage and culture, and is an indispensable part of achieving our vision – to be the construction group of choice. As General Contractors, we have been delivering construction services to our clients for almost 35 years. Our services are comprehensive and we are committed to delivering a superior project each and every time. Whether the project is delivered through general contracting, preconstruction, design-build or construction management, we have the expertise to ensure our clients’ needs are always met. Wharton-Smith helps build communities – from delivering clean water, state-of-the-art schools, fire and police stations, to recreational parks, sports arenas, themed attractions, and more. Our general contracting and construction management experience is diverse and we think our projects speak for themselves. Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida with branch offices in six locations across the Southeast. We are proud to offer clients local construction and general contractor services and market expertise with the bench strength to build projects of all types and sizes. Are you ready to join one of the leading construction firms in the Southeast? We’re looking for people who know how to build relationships and have a passion for excellence in everything they do.