General Superintendent

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As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired we rely on trust shared leadership open communication disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build but who we build and how we build it: with integrity enjoyment uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Leads field operations for multiple mid-size projects or a large project ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational standards. Partners with Operations Excellence specialists and Project Executive BU leaders to align operational priorities and Do Work needs with project-level execution. Oversees field leadership teams by integrating construction strategies sequencing and resource planning across projects. Anticipates and resolves complex constructability and coordination challenges. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with trade partners and owners to support collaboration issue resolution and successful project delivery. Drives consistent field performance through standardized practices and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads field operations across multiple mid-size projects or a large project ensuring safe high-quality and timely delivery.
Partners with Regional Field operation Leader Regional Do work leaders and Project Executives to align operational priorities Do Work needs and field execution plans while supporting project get work pursuits through logistics planning preliminary scheduling job walks and plan reviews with clients and design teams.
Oversees senior superintendents and superintendent teams ensuring alignment with approved construction strategies.
Collaborates with project executives project managers and self-perform work leaders to coordinate construction planning and execution.
Resolves complex field conditions logistics constraints and sequencing challenges across projects.
Ensures consistent application of safety programs quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Reviews field documentation productivity metrics and performance trends to guide corrective actions and operational improvements.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in construction management engineering a related field or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
10 years of experience in field operations construction supervision or a related field required.
3 years of experience in a senior superintendent or equivalent leadership capacity required.

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 youll have the chance to try new things explore paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby 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.

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