DPR Construction

Project Executive

DPR Construction$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in construction project management or operations
  • Proven experience leading multiple mid-size or a large, complex construction project
  • Strong understanding of project financial management and risk strategies
  • Effective relationship-building skills with clients and trade partners

Responsibilities

  • Leads execution of multiple mid-size or one large project, aligning with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives
  • Directs project managers, guiding them through complex execution challenges
  • Serves as primary escalation point for significant project risks and contractual issues
  • Oversees project financials including budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
  • Partners with superintendents to enhance field safety and execution practices
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders for collaboration
  • Mentors and develops project leaders through coaching and individualized training plans

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Provides senior execution leadership for multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex construction project, with accountability for overall project outcomes. Leads project managers and senior project teams to ensure delivery aligned with DPR Construction's safety, quality, planning, schedule, financial, and risk objectives. Partners with the General Superintendent and field operations executive-BU as a unified leadership team, sharing responsibility and accountability for project performance, field integration, and team leadership. Serves as the primary escalation point for complex execution, stakeholder, and contractual issues while maintaining strong client and trade partner relationships. Drives strategic improvement of the deal through active engagement of the Family of Companies and by fostering strategic partnerships with Self-Perform Work (SPW) executives and leaders to strengthen integrated delivery outcomes. Strengthens project performance and leadership capability through oversight, coaching, and disciplined execution practices.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads execution of multiple mid-size projects or a large project, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Directs and supports project managers and project teams, providing guidance on complex execution challenges and decision-making.
Serves as the primary point of escalation for significant project risks, client concerns, contractual matters, and performance issues.
Oversees project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, contract administration, and risk management strategies.
Partners with superintendents and safety leadership to reinforce consistent field presence, safety leadership behaviors, and disciplined high-risk activity planning and execution.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, designers, support resources, and key trade partners to support collaboration, issue resolution, and repeat work.
Mentors and develops project leaders by providing coaching, performance feedback, and guidance on individualized development and training plans.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
10+years of experience in construction project management or operations required.
Experience leading multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex project required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

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.
Learn more about DPR Construction
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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