Superintendent

DPR Construction; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for an experienced superintendent to join their team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of commercial construction experience and will supervise assistant superintendents while managing project logistics and schedules. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and fostering the development of junior staff.

The role requires proficiency in project management software and strong communication skills. This position offers a salaried contract and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor assistant superintendents.
• Create and manage construction schedules.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics with external parties.
• Lead safety programs and manage subcontractor work.

Skills

Listening skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Prolog or similar

Primavera or similar

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a superintendent with at least 5 years of commercial construction experience. Previous experience is required within DPR’s core market projects – life sciences; healthcare; higher education; corporate office and advanced technology. Superintendents work closely with all members of the project team and supervise all craft employees. They will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee, manage, and mentor assistant superintendents.
• 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.

This position is salaried.

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.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 5+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent, preferably within DPR’s core market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

EEO Statement

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.