At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
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.
Supervises daily a Self-Perform Work (SPW) scope field operations, contributes to achieving project-specific goals. Facilitates clear communication among SPW field crews and trade partners, promoting a collaborative and solution-oriented environment on SPW job sites. Reinforces strict adherence to safety and quality standards by diligently following SPW procedures and actively participating in site inspections and audits. Contributes to precise project documentation and reporting for self-perform activities, supporting informed decision-making by SPW project leadership. May execute several typical superintendent responsibilities if the job serves as the highest authority on project sites, overseeing all aspects of site operations and project execution. Plans and assigns SPW field crews to daily and weekly work activities and develops detailed weekly work plans and phase-level schedules to support safe, coordinated, and predictable self-perform execution.
Supports the management and development of a team of SPW field individuals, fostering skill growth and ensuring quality performance under guide of SPW leadership.
Supervises daily SPW site activities and implements both standard and non-standard SPW quality control measures for various SPW trades to ensure strict compliance with project plans, SPW scopes, and safety protocols.
Manages coordination of the delivery and allocation of materials, tools, and equipment for self-perform tasks to maintain uninterrupted workflow on SPW operations.
Monitors accurate daily logs and progress reports specific to self-perform work, thoroughly documenting project milestones, productivity, and any issues encountered.
Communicates routine updates and field concerns related to self-perform activities and in-scope trades to SPW leadership, enabling timely resolution of challenges and alignment with project goals.
Participates in safety meetings and site inspections to reinforce a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within SPW teams.
Supports SPW field teams in addressing routine operational issues on site and escalates more complex matters to appropriate project leadership as needed.
Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
5 years of experience in SPW field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
OSHA 30‑Hour Construction preferred. OSHA 30-Hour Program Completion within 6 months of hire is required.
ASHE, CHC, or relevant market certification preferred.
OSHA 510/500 or equivalent training 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.
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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success
DPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Denver, CO
Edison, NJ
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Greenville, SC
Houston, TX
Nashville, TN
Newport Beach, CA
Orlando, FL
Pasadena, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Redwood City, CA
Richmond, VA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Savannah, GA
Seattle, WA
Seoul, South Korea
Singapore
Tampa, FL
Tucson, AZ
Washington, DC
Zürich, Switzerland
DPR purpose: We Exist to Build Great Things.®
DPR core values - our fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness and Ever Forward
DPR has ranked for five consecutive years on FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list: in 2010 at #57, in 2011 at #22, in 2012 at #13, in 2013 at #15, and in 2014 at #10.
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