Senior Superintendent - Concrete at DPR Construction in Glen Allen, VA

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 and develops the a Self-Perform Work (SPW) scope function to drive cross-functional performance and achieve strategic objectives. Anticipates and resolves complex constructability and resource challenges by collaborating with project teams, trade partners, and clients to align SPW execution with evolving project demands. Leads the development and enforcement of enterprise-wide safety strategies and regulatory compliance initiatives specific to SPW, ensuring that all self-performed scopes are executed safely and efficiently while maintaining inclusive, high-performing jobsites across the organization’s portfolio of projects. Refines and adjusts on-site SPW strategies to reinforce the organization’s reputation for excellence in SPW construction. Provides leadership and oversight of all SPW construction operations across multiple projects or regions, ensuring that self-performed scopes are executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities: Oversees the SPW operation and individuals to drive excellence in performance and talent development across functions with significant influence. Orchestrates, develops, and empowers multiple SPW field crews and leaders, ensuring their work is seamlessly integrated with the overall project strategy and consistently aligned with client objectives. Oversees and optimizes cross-functional collaboration among self-perform project managers, internal teams, and supporting trades, proactively resolving complex craft and logistical challenges in the field while strategically deploying SPW labor, equipment, and materials across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and project outcomes. Implements and audits advanced safety, quality, and compliance programs specific to SPW operations, driving continuous improvement and accountability throughout all SPW field activities. Leads the evaluation and integration of SPW documentation, productivity metrics, cost reports, and incident trends, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to inform executive leadership and shape the direction of self-perform operations. Represents SPW field teams in project or portfolio-wide status updates, risk assessments, and strategic opportunities with executive leadership and key stakeholders, driving proactive solutions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Champions the adoption of innovative construction technologies and process enhancements within SPW operations, positioning SPW field teams at the forefront of leading practices.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required. Master'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. 2 - 4 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 http://www.dpr.com/careers.