DPR Construction

Senior Project Manager

DPR Construction$165K — $230K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of experience in construction project management
  • 5 years in a leadership capacity
  • Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred, completion within 6 months of hire required

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the full project lifecycle from business award through final completion
  • Manages and directs project teams while ensuring alignment and consistent engagement in safety protocols
  • Builds and maintains relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners
  • Reviews and approves major project decisions, including budgets and schedules
  • Leads project risk management and compliance with operational and safety standards
  • Mentors and develops team members through coaching and structured feedback
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives by identifying lessons learned

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness programs to promote health
  • Employee development initiatives
  • Mentorship opportunities for leadership growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Leads all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects meet DPR Construction's standards for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. Oversees project teams and partners with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve strategic goals and operational excellence. Partners with the Senior Superintendent as a unified project leadership team, sharing responsibility and accountability for project execution, field integration, and overall team performance. Establishes and maintains dependable project controls processes that keeps the team in alignment with the Prime Agreement (schedule, document control, cost management), project success goals and allows for early detection of issues so they can be mitigated. Develops and implements project execution plans, manages risk, and ensures alignment with DPR's values and best practices. Supports the development of future leaders by mentoring project managers and engineers. Promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversees the full project lifecycle from business award through final completion, ensuring delivery of scope, budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
Manages and directs project teams, including project managers, project engineers, and field operations staff, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and organizational standards, while setting expectations for consistent field presence, reinforcing leadership participation in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and overseeing team fluency and engagement in high-risk activities to drive safe, planned, and controlled outcomes across the project.
Builds and maintains relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners to promote collaboration and resolve challenges proactively.
Reviews and approves major project decisions, including budgets, contracts, and schedule adjustments, in coordination with project executives and senior leadership.
Leads project risk management and mitigation planning, ensuring compliance with DPR's operational and safety standards.
Mentors and develops team members by providing ongoing coaching, delivering structured performance feedback, and guiding individualized development and training plans, strengthening leadership capability and long-term talent growth within DPR's management framework.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives by identifying lessons learned and implementing process enhancements to strengthen project delivery.

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

Work Experience:
7-10 years of experience in construction project management, including 5 years in a leadership capacity required.
Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects 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.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$165,000.00- $230,000.00
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.

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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