Mgr - Business Line

DPR Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Richmond, California to plan, manage, and execute operational initiatives for a defined business line. You will oversee day-to-day operations, financial performance, and project execution from start to close, guiding teams and aligning with company objectives.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, with responsibilities spanning scope definition,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years in construction operations or related field.
• 2–4 years in people leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manages operational and customer-focused projects from initiation through closeout, aligning with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Leads and develops team members by setting performance objectives and conducting evaluations.
• Defines project scope and objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to maintain cost control.
• Monitors financial performance including cost management, billing, and forecasting.
• Identifies operational risks and implements mitigation strategies.
• Procures and manages equipment and resources to support ongoing work.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Construction Management / Supply Chain 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

Plans, manages, and executes operational and customer-focused initiatives for a defined business line, ensuring alignment with company objectives and business line priorities. Oversees day-to-day business line operations, financial performance, and project execution from initiation through closeout. Leads and develops team members by establishing performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and making talent decisions. Defines operational goals, financial targets, and service standards to support sustainable business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages operational and customer-focused projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Leads and develops team members by establishing performance objectives, conducting performance evaluations, supporting hiring decisions, and reinforcing accountability for results.
• Defines project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and success criteria in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develops and manages budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to maintain cost control and financial accountability.
• Monitors financial performance including cost management, billing, collections, forecasting, and preparation of Monthly Status Reports.
• Identifies operational risks and implements mitigation strategies to maintain continuity, customer satisfaction, and business line performance.
• Procures, tracks, and manages equipment, materials, and operational resources to support ongoing work and service delivery.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

3-6 years of experience in construction operations, project management, business operations, or a related field required. 2-4 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role 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. 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.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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