Project Manager - Concrete

DPR Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Denver, CO seeks an experienced SPW Project Manager to lead self-perform construction activities, coordinate SPW workers, subcontractors, and partners to deliver on time and within quality standards. You will monitor progress, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive, high-performance team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, 7 years in construction engineering, and OSHA 30 certification; managerial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field is required.
• 7 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of SPW project personnel.
• Oversee end-to-end SPW execution, monitor progress, and address escalated issues.
• Oversee procurement of SPW materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors as needed.
• Communicate SPW project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Evaluate SPW project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Review SPW project documentation for compliance, reporting, and cost control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Self-Perform Work coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

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: Manages Self-Perform Work (SPW) construction project individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Oversees the successful delivery of SPW construction projects by providing advanced expertise in self-perform construction activities, to ensure successful project execution in alignment with standards and methodologies. Manages and aligns SPW workers, subcontractors, and external partners to ensure project requirements, schedules, and quality standards are consistently achieved. Ensures efficient project execution by actively managing SPW team productivity, monitoring progress, analyzing project performance, identifying and resolving both routine and complex issues, and managing project budgets, forecasts, contracts, and cost controls to achieve financial targets and mitigate risks. Cultivates a collaborative and inclusive team environment by modeling positive leadership behaviors, fostering open communication, and actively promoting organizational values and frameworks to enhance team engagement, professional growth, and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops a team of construction SPW project individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
• Oversees end-to-end execution of self-perform work scopes by collaborating with SPW project teams, monitoring progress, and addressing escalated, complex issues to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees and approves procurement of SPW-specific materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors as needed, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with SPW work sequences and field requirements.
• Communicates SPW project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, leveraging advanced knowledge in SPW means and methods.
• Evaluates SPW project performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews comprehensive SPW project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference, while actively managing project costs and forecasting to support financial control and informed decision-making.

Education Qualifications

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

Work Experience

7 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field required. 1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.

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.

Anticipated starting pay range

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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.

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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