DPR Construction

Sr Design Project Manager

DPR Construction$175K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years experience in design management or related field.
  • 5+ years experience managing design teams or project management staff.
  • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Professional certification preferred.
  • Licensed Architect (AIA membership) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior leadership for design management on large-scale projects.
  • Oversee design strategy, execution planning, and governance.
  • Lead and develop Design Project Managers and Design Integrators.
  • Ensure effective management of design risk and design quality.
  • Coordinate across disciplines to achieve predictable outcomes.
  • Serve as primary escalation point for complex design issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness benefits to support health and wellness.
  • Eligibility for various benefits programs tailored for skilled labor, experienced professionals, and recent graduates.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Provides senior leadership for design management on large, complex, or high-risk projects and programs. Ensures alignment of design development with DPR's Design-to-Build standards and strategic areas of focus. Integrates the capabilities of the DPR family of companies to manage design risk and support predictable delivery outcomes. Maintains accountability centered on project and program execution rather than regional strategy or organizational governance.

Key Responsibilities:
Provides senior leadership for design management and integration on large or complex projects and programs.
Oversees design strategy, execution planning, and governance for projects with significant scope, risk, or complexity.
Leads and develops Design Project Managers and Design Integrators assigned to projects.
Ensures effective management of design risk, design quality, and coordination across disciplines.
Integrates capabilities of the DPR family of companies to support predictable cost, schedule, and constructability outcomes.
Serves as the primary escalation point for complex design and coordination issues impacting project delivery.

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

Work Experience:
12 or more years of experience in design management, design integration, construction, or a related field required.
5 or more years of experience managing design teams or project management staff required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Professional certification preferred.
Licensed Architect (AIA membership) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$175,000.00- $190,000.00
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
Industry
Founded
1990

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