On-Site Construction Manager

DPR Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a field operations leader in New Jersey to manage on-site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards. You will guide field personnel, coordinate with project managers, self-perform teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and drive adherence to safety and quality requirements.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and alignment with client expectations, while integrating prefabrication strategies where

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required within 6 months of hire; First Aid and CPR certification required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops a team of field individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
• Oversees all on-site construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and organizational standards.
• Manages coordination with project managers, self-perform team, subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve moderately complex issues, manage field related costs and change impacts, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Reviews and approves daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs planning documentation (i.e. pre-task-plans), and incident records, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to project leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Field operations

Construction management

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a field operations leader in New Jersey to manage on-site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards. You will guide field personnel, coordinate with project managers, self-perform teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and drive adherence to safety and quality requirements.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and alignment with client expectations, while integrating prefabrication strategies where