Construction Superintendent

DPS Group Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global EPCM firm seeks a Construction Superintendent to manage on-site activities and coordinate with clients across Life Sciences projects. The role involves contractor management, safety oversight, and maintaining site records. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong MEP capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This position is based in the Research Triangle Park area with potential travel across the Southeast, offering a dynamic work environment in both office and construction settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management or relevant field.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and job site logistics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor safety compliance on-site.
• Maintain and manage site records.

Skills

10+ years related experience

Strong MEP background

OSHA 30 certification

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Procore

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Arcadis is looking to add Construction Superintendents to join our U.S. Life Sciences Construction Management Team. The Superintendent is responsible for managing all on-site construction activities, with support from the Project Manager, on projects ranging from $100K–$20M. Responsibilities include contractor and labor management, safety oversight, client coordination, procurement support, and estimating assistance.

This role requires candidates to be currently based in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area, with the ability to travel throughout the Southeast as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages/coordinates multiple trade subcontractors and job site logistics
• On-site point of contact for clients on projects
• Read/interpret engineered drawings and understand construction means/methods
• Monitors and ensures on-site safety compliance and replays needs to EHS department
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations
• Writes a comprehensive scope of work
• Provides daily updates to Manager of Construction
• Conducts constructability reviews
• Provide three-week look-ahead to client
• Records meeting minutes for internal and external teams

Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong MEP background preferred
• OSHA 30
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence
• Priorities and plans for work activities. Use time efficiently
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Set goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner
• Highly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
• This position will work in an office, or construction site
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Procore, Bluebeam and Navisworks

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.