Project Manager

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per diem

Travel incentives

Job summary

A general contractor is seeking a Project Manager in Virginia. Candidates must have at least 5 years of commercial construction experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing a project team, cost control, and ensuring project completion. The role requires strong communication skills and a detailed understanding of building processes. This position is salaried and entails on-site work with weekly travel to Monroe, LA. Competitive per diem and travel incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage project team members and mentor project engineers.
• Control costs and manage billings, collections, and change management.
• Coordinate project planning and scheduling.

Skills

Excellent listening and strong communication skills

Ability to identify and resolve complex issues

Ability to create and support team morale

Understanding of building processes and systems

Complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with project management software

Accounting cost management software knowledge

Scheduling software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a project manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk and business management of a particular project.

Management will be of commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences and commercial. Project managers will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

• Management of all project team members (senior project engineer, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinator).
• Mentor, develop and train project engineers for fast‑paced growth.
• 100% detailed/hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Cost control/billings/collections/change management/cash flows/monthly status reports.
• Key point of contact with owner and architect.
• Challenge and support jobsite and self‑perform work team.
• Accountable for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of planning and scheduling of projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
• Work scope requires complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• A strong work ethic and a "can‑do" attitude.
• This position is salaried.

This role is 100% On‑Site

Candidate can be based in any location that DPR Construction has an office. Weekly travel to project location in Monroe, LA. is required. Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered.

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 unique 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.