Senior Construction Project Leader

DPR Construction; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Project Leader in San Francisco Bay Area to provide executive direction for mid-size to large projects, ensuring delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule and budget. You will mentor PMs, manage complex risks, and maintain strong client and trade partner relationships.

As part of DPR’s high-performing team, you will collaborate with field operations, leadership, and partners to optimize outcomes, drive strategic improvements, and foster a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in construction project management or operations required.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of multiple mid-size projects or a large project, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Directs and supports project managers and project teams, providing guidance on complex execution challenges and decision‑making.
• Serves as the primary point of escalation for significant project risks, client concerns, contractual matters, and performance issues.
• Oversees project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, contract administration, and risk management strategies.
• Partners with superintendents and safety leadership to reinforce consistent field presence, safety leadership behaviors, and disciplined high-risk activity planning and execution.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, designers, support resources, and key trade partners to support collaboration, issue resolution, and repeat work.
• Mentors and develops project leaders by providing coaching, performance feedback, and guidance on individualized development and training plans.

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Project Leader in San Francisco Bay Area to provide executive direction for mid-size to large projects, ensuring delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule and budget. You will mentor PMs, manage complex risks, and maintain strong client and trade partner relationships.

As part of DPR’s high-performing team, you will collaborate with field operations, leadership, and partners to optimize outcomes, drive strategic improvements, and foster a culture of