Self-Perform Construction Project Lead

mydpr; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced construction professional in North Carolina to lead self-perform work (SPW) projects, managing SPW teams, coordinating with subcontractors, monitoring progress, and controlling budgets to ensure high-quality delivery.

You will mentor staff, optimize performance, manage risk, and communicate status to stakeholders while upholding safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a 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

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / engineering / architecture or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced construction professional in North Carolina to lead self-perform work (SPW) projects, managing SPW teams, coordinating with subcontractors, monitoring progress, and controlling budgets to ensure high-quality delivery.

You will mentor staff, optimize performance, manage risk, and communicate status to stakeholders while upholding safety and quality standards across projects.