Superintendent - NIGHT SHIFT

DPR Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem

Travel incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a night shift superintendent in Raleigh, NC, with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. You will oversee construction schedules, manage crews, and ensure project compliance while maintaining safety standards. The role involves travel to Monroe, LA, and offers competitive per diem and travel incentives. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in project management software, are essential. This position is salaried, fully on-site, and supports growth within a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial construction superintendent, preferably in core market projects.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Experience using project management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor assistant superintendents.
• Create and manage construction schedules.
• Maintain jobsite logistics and workforce coordination.
• Negotiate occupancy milestones with authorities.
• Lead safety programs and represent field operations.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify and resolve complex issues

Effective team participation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of project management software

Scheduling software skills

Strong work ethic

Flexible and detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Prolog or similar software

Primavera or similar scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a night shift 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.

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.
• 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.

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 unique 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.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.