Assistant Superintendent

DPR Construction; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a Field Operations professional to support daily field activities, coordinate teams, and ensure safety and quality across projects. You will help integrate prefabrication opportunities and maintain thorough documentation to guide leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with self-perform teams and trade partners, enforcing procedures, and leading safety conversations on site. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of experience in field engineering or construction management.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred and must be completed within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the management and development of a field operations team.
• Supervises daily site activities and enforces quality control and safety measures.
• Coordinates delivery and allocation of materials and equipment to support uninterrupted workflow.
• Maintains accurate daily logs and progress reports for project activities.
• Communicates routine updates and concerns to project leadership.
• Participates in safety meetings and site inspections to reinforce accountability.
• Supports field teams and escalates more complex issues as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Field operations

Education

Associate’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour

First Aid/CPR

OSHA 510/OSHA 500

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Supports daily field operations and contributes to achieving departmental goals. Facilitates communication among field teams and trade partners, including self-perform team members, promoting a collaborative and solution-oriented work environment. Reinforces adherence to safety and quality standards by following established procedures and participating in site safety meetings and inspections. Contributes to accurate project documentation and reporting, supporting informed decision-making by project leadership. Supports identification and coordination of prefabrication opportunities by working with project teams and prefabrication partners to integrate prefabricated components into field execution plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the management and development of a team of field operations individuals, fostering skill growth and ensuring quality performance under guidance.
• Supervises daily site activities and applies sound judgment in implementing quality control measures, resolving routine issues and supporting solutions to unique field challenges to ensure compliance with project plans and safety protocols.
• Manages coordination of delivery and allocation of materials and equipment to support uninterrupted workflow.
• Monitors accurate daily logs and progress reports to document project activities and issues.
• Communicates routine updates and concerns to project leadership, enabling timely resolution of challenges.
• Participates in or leads safety meetings and site inspections to reinforce a culture of accountability.
• Supports field teams, including self-perform, in addressing routine operational issues and escalates more complex matters as needed.

Education Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

5 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$135,000.00- $170,000.00

_ Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs _ for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you’ll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.