Project Manager

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction in Seattle, WA is seeking a Project Manager with at least five years of commercial construction experience to oversee day-to-day project execution, controls, engineering, cost, risk and business management for projects in healthcare, higher education, advanced technology and life sciences.

You will lead the project team, manage budgeting and scheduling, ensure 100% hands-on knowledge of scope, mentor engineers, communicate with owners and architects, and drive project success

Qualifications

• Five or more years of commercial construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project execution, controls, engineering, cost, risk, and business management.
• Manage commercial projects in DPR’s core markets.
• Oversee all project team members, including senior project engineers and field staff.
• Mentor, develop and train project engineers.
• Maintain 100% hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Control cost, billings, collections, change management, cash flows and prepare monthly status reports.
• Act as the key point of contact with owner and architect.
• Coordinate and manage project planning and scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Prolog

CMIC

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

DPR Construction is seeking a project manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience to oversee day‑to‑day project execution, controls, engineering, cost, risk and business management for commercial projects in healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences and other markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project execution, project controls, engineering, cost, risk, and business management.
• Manage commercial projects in DPR’s core markets.
• Oversee all project team members, including senior project engineers, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinators.
• Mentor, develop and train project engineers.
• Maintain 100% hands‑on knowledge of project scope.
• Control cost, billings, collections, change management, cash flows and prepare monthly status reports.
• Act as the key point of contact with owner and architect.
• Challenge and support the job‑site and self‑perform work team.
• Accountable for project completion, financials, critical success factors and customer satisfaction results.
• Coordinate and manage project planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and project‑management software such as Prolog, CMIC and Primavera.
• Five or more years of commercial construction experience, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and a "can‑do" attitude.

Compensation

This salaried position offers an anticipated starting pay range of $125,000.00–$160,000.00.

Benefits

DPR provides medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.