Senior Superintendent

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem

Travel incentives

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent with at least 10 years of experience in commercial construction. The role requires managing project teams and ensuring effective project execution through strong oversight and planning.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in project management software. This position is full-time on-site, requiring travel to project locations with competitive per diem and travel incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and produce quality work.
• Construction supervisor license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and mentor project superintendents and assistants.
• Develop project plans during proposal and pre‑construction phases.
• Lead field planning and production tracking processes.
• Create and monitor construction schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor work scopes and maintain jobsite logistics.
• Lead DPR’s injury‑free environment safety program.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify complex issues

Team participation

Strong work ethic

Flexible and detail-oriented

Education

Construction supervisor license

ABC license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software (Prolog or similar)

Scheduling software (Primavera or similar)

Job description

Job Description

Senior superintendents are expected to have a minimum of 10 years experience; preferably within DPR's core markets. Superintendents work closely with all members of the project team and supervise all craft employees. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Oversee, manage, and mentor project superintendents and assistant superintendents.
• Participate during the proposal and pre‑construction phase of a project to develop a project plan and validate overall schedule duration.
• Lead a collaborative field planning process through the use of short interval planning and production tracking.
• Create construction schedules, perform regular updates, monitor logic relationships, and insert new activities and impacts.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.
• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve project occupancy milestones.
• Lead DPR’s injury‑free environment safety program.
• Coordinate subcontractor work scopes, scheduling, and resource‑loading in conjunction with DPR’s self‑perform work crews.
• Foster the development of foreman to grow into future superintendents.
• Professionally represent DPR field operations as primary interface with owner and design team.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Ideally full ABC license.
• Construction supervisor license.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 10+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent, preferably within DPR’s core market projects.
• A strong work ethic and a "can‑do" attitude.
• This position is salaried.

This role is 100% On‑Site

Candidate can be based in any location that DPR Construction has an office. Weekly travel to project location in Monroe, LA is required. Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered.