Superintendent

DPR • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent manages field operations personnel and directs on-site construction activities to deliver safe, timely, high-quality projects. The role develops field team members, guides field teams and trade partners, and builds a collaborative environment that anticipates and resolves construction challenges. It reinforces safety, inclusion, accountability, and compliance with regulatory requirements while aligning field operations with project objectives and client expectations. The Superintendent also identifies and integrates prefabrication strategies by coordinating with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.

DPR Construction is a self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects in advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, it is a private, employee-owned company with offices around the world.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 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 encourage talent development.
• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring 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 moderately complex issues, manage field-related costs and change impacts, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, fostering 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 in coordination with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree