Manager People Practices

DPR Construction; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Sr. Manager of People Practices to lead national strategies that elevate workforce engagement and inclusion for its Self-Perform Work group.

You will partner with business units, regions, and local teams to ensure consistent execution of programs and policies while coaching advisors and driving organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings extensive HR leadership experience with large construction craft workforces, thrives in a complex matrix environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of People Practices or HR experience.
• SHRM certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with leaders to execute People Practices strategies supporting engagement, workforce planning, performance management, and employee experience.
• Provides guidance to coaches on employee relations matters, partnering with Workplace Services on complex situations.
• Supports succession planning, career development, and performance processes aligned with business needs.
• Leads implementation of culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives within the organization served.
• Coaches and develops People Practices Advisor(s) to build capability and consistency.
• Collaborates with Centers of Excellence and People Operations to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of practices.
• Uses People Practices metrics and insights to inform decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.

Skills

People Practices

Employee relations

Talent management

Organizational development

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field

Job description

This role provides strategic People Practices leadership for our Self-Perform Work group, with a strong focus on our craft workforce. The Sr. Manager will lead and implement national people strategies and programs while partnering across business units, regions, and local People Practices teams to drive consistent execution.The ideal candidate brings significant experience supporting large construction craft workforces, can navigate a complex matrixed organization, and effectively connects national strategy with the needs of our local teams and operations.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:Partners with Business Unit, Entity, or workgroup leadership to execute People Practices strategies that support workforce effectiveness, engagement, and inclusion. Provides guidance on employee relations, talent management, and organizational needs while ensuring consistent application of People Practices programs and policies. Coaches People Practices Advisors and collaborates across People Operations to support business outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Partners with leaders to execute People Practices strategies supporting engagement, workforce planning, performance management, and employee experience.Provides guidance to coaches on employee relations matters, partnering with Workplace Services on complex situations.Supports succession planning, career development, and performance processes aligned with business needs.Leads implementation of culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives within the organization served.Coaches and develops People Practices Advisor(s) to build capability and consistency.Collaborates with Centers of Excellence and People Operations to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of practices.Uses People Practices metrics and insights to inform decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.Education Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.Work Experience:7–10 years of People Practices or human resources experience required.Experience in a managerial or advisory capacity preferred.Certifications and Licenses:Human resources, organizational effectiveness, or talent management certification preferred (for e.g., SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or equivalent).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 .