Asst Project Manager - SPW

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned professional to support Self-Perform Work (SPW) activities on complex projects. You will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing SPW scopes across trades, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, and quality targets.

With 5–7 years in construction operations or field supervision, you will review drawings, manage subcontractor coordination, and help drive safety and quality standards on site. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in construction operations, project engineering, or field supervision.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing SPW scopes from planning through closeout to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinates field operations, materials, and equipment to support efficient execution of self-perform activities.
• Monitors project progress, tracks production performance, and supports cost and schedule control.
• Reviews drawings and submittals to verify constructability, sequencing, and scope accuracy for SPW trades.
• Supports procurement, change management, and subcontractor coordination processes.
• Promotes and enforces safety culture and quality assurance standards across job sites.
• Mentors project engineers and collaborates with project managers to identify process improvements.

Skills

Project engineering

Field supervision

Cost control

Schedule control

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Self-Perform Work (SPW) operations by assisting in the management of scope, schedule, cost, and quality. Applies technical knowledge and field experience to oversee day-to-day SPW activities—including concrete, drywall, framing, and other trades - while ensuring compliance with DPR Construction's safety and quality standards. Collaborates with project teams, superintendents, and trade partners to achieve project goals and advance DPR’s self-perform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in managing SPW scopes from planning through closeout to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinates field operations, materials, and equipment to support efficient execution of self-perform activities.
• Monitors project progress, tracks production performance, and supports cost and schedule control.
• Reviews drawings and submittals to verify constructability, sequencing, and scope accuracy for SPW trades.
• Supports procurement, change management, and subcontractor coordination processes.
• Promotes and enforces DPR Construction’s safety culture and quality assurance standards across job sites.
• Mentors project engineers and collaborates with project managers to identify process improvements and learning opportunities.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in construction operations, project engineering, or field supervision 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.

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 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. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things - great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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