Asst Superintendent

DPR Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Field Operations role in Abilene, Texas. The position supports daily field operations, promotes collaboration among field teams and trade partners, and reinforces safety and quality standards on site.

Ideal candidates bring 5 years of field engineering or construction management experience, an associate degree in a related field, and relevant safety certifications. This on-site role offers growth within DPR's trusted, safety-focused teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and development of a field operations team.
• Supervise daily site activities and apply quality control measures.
• Coordinate delivery and allocation of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and progress reports.
• Provide routine updates to project leadership.
• Participate in or lead safety meetings and site inspections.
• Assist field teams with routine operational issues and escalate complex matters.

Education

Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience

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 judgement 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.

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 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.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Read more in our EEOE Policy.