Senior Superintendent

DPR Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem

Travel incentives

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for a Senior Superintendent based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with over 10 years of experience in commercial construction. This role requires leadership in managing project teams, developing schedules, and ensuring a safe work environment.

The position requires strong communication skills, a construction supervisor license, and proficiency in project management tools. Candidates must be willing to travel weekly to the Monroe, LA project site, and will receive competitive per diem and travel incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project superintendents and assistants.
• Create and update construction schedules.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics and relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead safety program and negotiate project milestones.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team participation

Construction supervision

Time management

Education

Construction supervisor license

ABC license (ideally)

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.

• 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.