Senior Construction Project Leader

DPR Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager to provide executive leadership for complex construction initiatives. You will guide project teams to meet safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk objectives while maintaining strong client and trade partner relationships.

You will collaborate with field leaders and management to drive performance, mentor junior leaders, and deliver projects on time and within budget, upholding DPR's safety and integrity standards across the Family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience leading multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex project.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop project leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple mid-size projects or a large project, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Direct and support project managers and teams, providing guidance on complex execution challenges.
• Escalation point for significant project risks, client concerns, contractual matters, and performance issues.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, contract administration, and risk management strategies.
• Partner with superintendents and safety leadership to reinforce field presence and high-risk activity planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners to support collaboration and repeat work.
• Mentor project leaders through coaching, performance feedback, and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract administration

Risk management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Tools

OSHA 30-hr compliance

Job description

DPR Construction in Nashville seeks a Senior Project Manager to provide executive leadership for complex construction initiatives. You will guide project teams to meet safety, quality, schedule, budget, and risk objectives while maintaining strong client and trade partner relationships.

You will collaborate with field leaders and management to drive performance, mentor junior leaders, and deliver projects on time and within budget, upholding DPR's safety and integrity standards across the Family