Asst Superintendent

DPR Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in San Jose, CA is seeking a Field Engineer/Construction Manager to support daily field operations, coordinate field teams and promote safe, quality-focused execution. You will reinforce safety standards, manage documentation, and help integrate prefabrication opportunities into site plans, while communicating with project leadership.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree, 5 years of related experience, and OSHA 30-hour plus First Aid/CPR; starting pay ranges from $150,000

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of field engineering or construction management experience required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required within 6 months of hire; First Aid and CPR certification required; OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the management and development of a field operations team, ensuring quality.
• Supervises daily site activities, applies quality controls and resolves routine issues.
• Coordinates delivery and allocation of materials and equipment.
• Monitors daily logs and progress reports for project activities.
• Communicates updates to project leadership for timely resolution.
• Participates in safety meetings and site inspections.
• Supports self-perform field teams and escalates complex issues.

Education

Associate’s degree

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

$150,000.00- $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.