WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
K-12 Education
PUBLIC SAFETY
Municipal
HIGHER EDUCATION
Recreation & Sports

Est. 1984 · 100% privately-Owned

Building Futures
Since Day One

At Wharton-Smith, we believe exceptional projects begin with exceptional people. That's why we've spent more than four decades creating an environment where individuals can build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. From the field to the office, every team member plays a role in building what matters.

42
Years of Southeast construction expertise
$5.3B
2026 CMAR/Design-Build Revenue
1.1k+
Employees
Our Story

Who We Are

Wharton-Smith is a full-service commercial construction company headquartered in Sanford, Florida. As the #89 Top Contractor in the Nation, we specialize in collaborative delivery methods for water/wastewater infrastructure, K-12 and higher education, municipal/public sector projects, and commercial construction through CMAR and Design-Build expertise.

With over 40 years of experience and a "Hire to Retire" philosophy, every team member has a personal stake in delivering excellence through tenured careers. We are committed to fostering top talent, starting with our industry-leading student internship programs. Come work with us!

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Awards & Rankings

Our guidelines

Our Core Values

Five principles that guide every decision - from bidding a project to mentoring an intern.

Trust

We trust one another to do the right thing.

Honesty

We stand by what is right, not by what is convenient.

Integrity

We conduct ourselves at all times in a manner that is beyond reproach.

Passion

We are personally committed to delivering on our promises with urgency.

Continuous Improvement

We personally strive to
perform better in everything
we do and commit to
consistently evaluating

our sectors

The Work We Do

View some of our sectors below.

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Infrastructure built to last generations

Education

K-12 campuses & higher education

Public Safety

Fire, police & emergency services

Municipal

Government & civic

Community Centers

Public gathering spaces

Recreation & Sports

Entertainment venues
Campus Events

Meet Us at Your Campus

Come find us at career fairs across the Southeast.
Here's what to bring and what to expect.

One-on-One Conversations

Talk directly with PMs, engineers, and recruiters about day-to-day life in construction.

Learn About Real Projects

Hear about $50M+ water treatment facilities and new K-12 campuses you could work on.

Structured Internship Program

10-12 week summer program: mentorship, project rotations, lunch-and-learns, capstone.

Resume Tips & Feedback

Bring your resume for on-the-spot feedback — we'll tell you what stands out and what to improve.

Summer 2027 Program

Apply for an internship — spots are limited

View Open Roles →

See You On Campus

Check out our full career fair schedule to find us at your school this fall.