Field Superintendent

DPR Construction; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned field operations leader to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex construction projects. You will ensure alignment with project objectives, safety requirements, and quality standards, guiding field execution and resolving challenges with judgment.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners, identifying constructability improvements and prefabrication opportunities, and mentoring peers

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in field operations or construction supervision.
• Experience supporting complex projects with multiple trade partners.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred; OSHA 30-Hour within 6 months of hire required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day field execution for assigned scopes of work on complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinates with project managers, superintendents, self-perform teams, and trade partners to resolve complex field issues and maintain momentum.
• Guides field logistics, site utilization, and work sequencing to optimize productivity and minimize disruptions.
• Oversees implementation of safety plans and quality control measures, addressing elevated risks and escalating concerns as needed.
• Reviews and validates field documentation, including daily reports and coordination logs, for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Identifies and supports integration of prefabrication and alternative construction methods to improve efficiency.

Skills

Field operations

Construction supervision

Safety management

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

Provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of field operations for complex construction projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, safety requirements, and quality standards. Guides field execution by applying advanced superintendent knowledge and judgment to resolve complex construction challenges without formal people management responsibilities. Coordinates across project teams, trade partners, and self-perform work to maintain workflow continuity and mitigate risks. Influences project outcomes by identifying constructability improvements, sequencing efficiencies, and prefabrication opportunities. Contributes to continuous improvement by sharing field insights and leading practices with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day field execution for assigned scopes of work on complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinates with project managers, superintendents, self-perform teams, and trade partners to resolve complex field issues and maintain construction momentum.
• Guides field logistics, site utilization, and work sequencing to optimize productivity and minimize disruptions.
• Oversees implementation of safety plans and quality control measures, addressing elevated risks and escalating critical concerns as needed.
• Reviews and validates field documentation, including daily reports, look-ahead plans, and coordination logs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Identifies and supports integration of prefabrication and alternative construction methods to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Provides informal mentorship and technical guidance to field team members and peers without assuming formal management/coaching responsibilities.

Education Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 7 years of experience in field operations, construction supervision, or a related field required.
• Experience supporting complex projects with multiple trade partners preferred.

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:

$140,000.00- $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.