Superintendent

mydpr; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Charlotte, NC seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead field teams and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

You will align field activities with client expectations, manage subcontractors and trades, and drive prefabrication strategies in coordination with project leadership.

This role emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth within a forward‑thinking, employee‑owned company.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years of field engineering or construction management experience.
• 1–2 years of managerial experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required within 6 months of hire; First Aid/CPR required.
• OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a field team to achieve high performance.
• Oversee on-site construction activities to safety and specs.
• Coordinate with project managers, self-perform teams, subs, and suppliers.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects.
• Review daily field docs and incident records for timely reporting.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in construction management

Engineering or related field experience

Job description

Job Summary

Manages field operations individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Guides field teams and trade partners to foster a collaborative environment that anticipates and resolves varied construction challenges, ensuring smooth project execution. Drives adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, reinforcing a culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing jobsite. Aligns field operations with overall project objectives and client expectations, ensuring that daily decisions consistently drive successful project outcomes and strengthen long-term client relationships. Directs on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards and reinforcing the organization's reputation for general construction operational excellence. Identifies and integrates prefabrication strategies into construction planning and execution by coordinating with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.

Key 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.

Education Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 7 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity 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.

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 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.