Superintendent

DPR•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking a Superintendent with at least 5 years of commercial construction experience, specifically within DPR’s core market projects such as life sciences, healthcare, higher education, corporate office, and advanced technology. Superintendents are expected to work closely with all members of the project team and supervise all craft employees. The role involves overseeing and managing assistant superintendents, creating and updating construction schedules, coordinating jobsite logistics, maintaining relationships with neighboring occupants, negotiating with authorities for project occupancy milestones, leading the company's safety program, and coordinating subcontractor work with DPR’s self-perform crews. The Superintendent will also foster the development of foremen and serve as the primary interface with the owner and design team. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. Founded in 1990, it is a private, employee-owned company with a global presence, recognized as a great place to work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial construction experience
Previous experience within DPR’s core market projects – life sciences; healthcare; higher education; corporate office and advanced technology
Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Effective participation in a team environment
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar)
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and mentor assistant superintendents
Create construction schedules, perform regular updates, monitor logic relationships, and insert new activities and impacts
Coordinate jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with neighboring occupants
Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve project occupancy milestones
Lead DPR’s injury-free environment safety program
Coordinate subcontractor work scopes, scheduling, and resource-loading in conjunction with DPR’s self-perform work crews
Foster the development of foreman to grow into future superintendents
Professionally represent DPR field operations as primary interface with owner and design team