DPR Construction

Project Executive

DPR Construction$205K — $325K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in project management/executive role within core markets of DPR construction.
  • Experience in Life Sciences or Healthcare market sector is essential.
  • Background working for a general contractor required.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is necessary.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
  • Ability to mentor and lead projects effectively with a focus on team morale and quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management of project teams ranging from 10-50 staff members.
  • Mentor, develop, and train team members to achieve fast-paced growth.
  • Ensure detailed and hands-on knowledge of all project requirements and deliverables.
  • Serve as primary contact with owners and architects throughout project execution.
  • Accountable for all aspects of project completion, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Engage actively in regional operations including staffing, business planning, and preconstruction efforts.
  • Manage cost control, billing collections, change management, and monthly status reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to support employee health.
  • Focus on creating a healthy work-life balance through various wellness initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued growth within the company.
Full Job Description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a Construction Project Executive with 15+ years of commercial construction experience to join our Bay Area business unit.  This Individual will be ultimately responsible for business development, contract negotiations, insurance requirements and the high-level execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk and business management of a single project or multiple projects.

Management will be of commercial projects within our Advanced Technology or Healthcare core markets. Project executives will work closely with all members of the project team and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

  • Management of all project team members (project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinator).
  • Project teams could range from 10-50 employees.
  • Mentor, develop and train team members for fast-paced growth.
  • 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project requirements and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
  • Cost control/billings/Collections/Change Management/Monthly Status Reports
  • Work duties require complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Key point of contact with owner and architect,
  • Challenge and support jobsite and self-perform work team.
  • Accountable for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
  • Actively participate in regional operations (staffing, business planning, preconstruction efforts, etc.).

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage project teams, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

  • Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to mentor others and lead by example.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to create and support team morale.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
  • 15+ years of experience in the project management/executive role, within DPR’s core markets.
  • Must have experience in Life Sciences or Healthcare market sector.
  • Must have experience working for a general contractor.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
  • A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
  • This position is salaried.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$205,976.00- $325,000.00

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

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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.

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
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Founded
1990

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