DPR Construction

Initiatives - Project Manager

DPR Construction$130K — $185K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, organizational development, engineering, project management, or similar field, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or related field required.
  • Experience in cross-functional, matrixed environments and influencing stakeholders without direct authority required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of initiatives to ensure timely achievement of scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Facilitate stakeholder alignment through structured meetings and clear communication across cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor initiative progress, identifying risks and issues, and implement strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
  • Establish and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and reports to provide visibility into status, risks, and outcomes.
  • Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned during the initiative lifecycle.
  • Apply project and change management methodologies to ensure consistency and effective execution.
  • Evaluate initiative outcomes using data, feedback, and performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to support health.
  • Wellness benefits to promote overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary

Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful delivery of outcomes. Manages scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional efforts. Ensures initiatives are executed efficiently through structured project management practices, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication. Partners with business and functional stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

Responsibilities

Leads planning and execution of initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.

Facilitates stakeholder alignment through structured meetings, clear communication, and coordination across cross-functional teams.

Monitors initiative progress, identifies risks and issues, and implements mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.

Establishes and maintains project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into status, risks, and outcomes.

Develops and executes communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the initiative lifecycle.

Applies project and change management methodologies to drive consistency, accountability, and effective execution.

Evaluates initiative outcomes through data, feedback, and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, organizational development, engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

5-7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or a related field required.

Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments and influencing stakeholders without direct authority required.

Certifications & Licenses

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$130,000.00- $185,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

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About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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