Field Superintendent

DPR Construction•Sacramento, CA

59d•$125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Field Superintendent provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and executing field operations for complex construction projects, aligning field work with project objectives, safety requirements, and quality standards. The role applies advanced superintendent knowledge and judgment to resolve complex construction challenges and guide field execution, without formal people-management responsibilities. The Field Superintendent coordinates across project teams, trade partners, and self-perform work to maintain workflow continuity and mitigate risks. The role contributes to project outcomes by identifying constructability improvements, sequencing efficiencies, and prefabrication opportunities, and supports continuous improvement by sharing field insights and leading practices with project teams. DPR describes its culture as grounded in trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for individuals, integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset. DPR is a private, employee-owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

Requirements

Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Seven years of experience in field operations, construction supervision, or a related field.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within six months of hire.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex projects with multiple trade partners.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field execution for assigned scopes on complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, self-perform teams, and trade partners to resolve complex field issues and maintain construction momentum.
Guide field logistics, site utilization, and work sequencing to optimize productivity and minimize disruptions.
Oversee implementation of safety plans and quality control measures, addressing elevated risks and escalating critical concerns as needed.
Review and validate field documentation, including daily reports, look-ahead plans, and coordination logs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Identify and support integration of prefabrication and alternative construction methods to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
Provide informal mentorship and technical guidance to field team members and peers without assuming formal management or coaching responsibilities.
Share field insights and leading practices with project teams to support continuous improvement.