Senior Construction Project Leader

DPR Construction; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction, a leader in building technically complex and sustainable projects, seeks a seasoned project leader in the United States to guide multi-disciplinary teams. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, risks, and contracts, and drive safety and quality across projects from inception to close.

You will coach engineers and managers, coordinate with field teams and clients, and ensure alignment with DPR standards to achieve financial targets and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years in a managerial capacity preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops a team of construction project individuals by establishing expectations, supporting individualized development plans, facilitating training opportunities, and reinforcing continuous skill growth to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
• Oversees end-to-end project execution by collaborating with project teams, monitoring progress, and addressing escalated, complex issues to ensure timely completion, while maintaining consistent field presence, leading participation in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and demonstrating fluency in high-risk activities to actively drive safe, planned, and controlled project outcomes.
• Oversees and approves procurement of project-related materials, equipment, and specialty trade subcontractors as needed, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with SPW work sequences and field requirements.
• Communicates project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, leveraging advanced knowledge and experience in project management.
• Evaluates project performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews comprehensive project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference.
• Partners with the Superintendent to lead implementation of project-specific quality and safety programs, ensuring teams and trade partners uphold DPR’s safety standards and proactively identify and address potential risks to maintain an incident-free work environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Team development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction, a leader in building technically complex and sustainable projects, seeks a seasoned project leader in the United States to guide multi-disciplinary teams. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, risks, and contracts, and drive safety and quality across projects from inception to close.

You will coach engineers and managers, coordinate with field teams and clients, and ensure alignment with DPR standards to achieve financial targets and growth opportunities.