Superintendent - Division 7 - Traveler

Job Description

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.

Job Summary:
Manages a Self-Perform Work (SPW) scope field crews to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth within SPW disciplines. Drives adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements for all SPW activities, reinforcing a culture where every SPW team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing jobsite. Guides SPW teams and SPW-tiered trade partners to create a collaborative environment that proactively identifies and resolves constructability challenges unique to diverse SPW scopes, ensuring smooth project execution. Collaborates with all project leaders to align SPW 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 all on-site SPW construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, to the highest quality standards, and with optimal productivity to reinforce the organization’s reputation for SPW operational excellence and support its financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and develops a team of SPW field individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
Oversees all on-site SPW field activities, ensuring in-house crews execute work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and organizational standards.
Manages coordination with SPW project managers, internal SPW crews, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve complex issues, and maintain momentum for SPW scopes.
Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements specific to self-perform operations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within SPW teams.
Reviews and approves daily SPW field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs, and productivity records, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to SPW leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.
Develops the comprehensive plan for completing the SPW scope in alignment with the scope budget and overall project schedule, utilizes advanced methods for crew flow, leveling, and efficient use of equipment and materials.

Education Qualifications:
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.

Work Experience:
7 years of experience in SPW 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 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.

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