Superintendent

DPR•Reston, VA

23d

About The Position

The Superintendent manages field operations and develops field personnel while guiding field teams and trade partners through construction challenges. The role directs on-site construction activities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards, while meeting project objectives and client expectations. The Superintendent promotes compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements and fosters an accountable, inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing jobsite. The role also identifies and integrates prefabrication strategies in coordination with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership. DPR Construction 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. Founded in 1990, the company has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a managerial capacity.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred.
OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop field personnel to achieve strong performance and support talent development.
Oversee on-site construction activities to ensure work is safe, efficient, and consistent with project specifications and organizational standards.
Coordinate with project managers, self-perform teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve field issues, manage field-related costs and change impacts, and maintain project momentum.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
Review and approve daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs, planning documentation such as pre-task plans, and incident records.
Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to project leadership and relevant stakeholders, and proactively address concerns.
Identify and integrate prefabrication strategies into construction planning and execution in coordination with relevant teams and partners.