Senior Level Superintendent Jobs
Senior level superintendent jobs demand proven leadership over complex projects, full ownership of outcomes, and the ability to direct teams and set standards others follow. Most openings are on-site, with a concentration in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, and employers like Jobot, Fluor, and Hays are hiring at this level now.
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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 field operations individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Guides field teams and trade partners to foster a collaborative environment that anticipates and resolves varied construction challenges, ensuring smooth project execution. Drives adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, reinforcing a culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing jobsite. Aligns 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 on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards and reinforcing the organization’s reputation for general construction operational excellence. Identifies and integrates prefabrication strategies into construction planning and execution by coordinating with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and develops a team of field individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
Oversees all on-site construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and organizational standards.
Manages coordination with project managers, self-perform team, subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve moderately complex issues, manage field related costs and change impacts, and maintain project momentum.
Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Reviews and approves daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs planning documentation (i.e. pre-task-plans), and incident records, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to project leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.
Education Qualifications:
Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
7 years of experience in 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 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, 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 .
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 field operations individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Guides field teams and trade partners to foster a collaborative environment that anticipates and resolves varied construction challenges, ensuring smooth project execution. Drives adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, reinforcing a culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing jobsite. Aligns 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 on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards and reinforcing the organization’s reputation for general construction operational excellence. Identifies and integrates prefabrication strategies into construction planning and execution by coordinating with prefabrication teams, trade partners, and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and develops a team of field individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
Oversees all on-site construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and organizational standards.
Manages coordination with project managers, self-perform team, subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve moderately complex issues, manage field related costs and change impacts, and maintain project momentum.
Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Reviews and approves daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety logs planning documentation (i.e. pre-task-plans), and incident records, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to project leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.
Education Qualifications:
Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
7 years of experience in 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 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, 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 .
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot11
- Fluor8
- Hays5
- Balfour Beatty5
- Kiewit4
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate53
- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Energy5
- Technology & Software5
Senior Level Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level superintendent job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned project delivery end-to-end, not just contributed to it. Highlight specific projects where you held final accountability, led subcontractors or crew leads, and resolved complex field or operational problems. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff and a history of completing projects on schedule and within scope will set you apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level superintendents?
Companies hiring senior level superintendents right now include Jobot, Fluor, and Hays, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from general contractors, large owner-operators, and specialized construction or facilities management firms that run multiple concurrent projects and need experienced leaders on the ground.
Are there remote senior level superintendent jobs?
Yes, though most superintendent roles require significant on-site presence by nature. About 7% of senior level superintendent openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve program oversight, multi-site coordination, or pre-construction planning work rather than day-to-day field supervision.
What makes a superintendent role senior level?
Senior level superintendent roles carry full accountability for project execution, budget adherence, and schedule performance across large or complex scopes of work. They require deep technical knowledge of construction methods, safety compliance, and trade coordination, plus the ability to lead and develop other supervisors. These roles shape site culture and are expected to resolve issues independently without escalating routine decisions.
Which industries hire the most senior level superintendents?
Senior level superintendent roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they consistently run large-scale, multi-phase projects that require experienced field leadership to maintain quality, safety, and delivery standards across the full project lifecycle.