Senior Construction Project Leader

DPR Construction; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Burlington, TX is seeking a Project Executive to provide senior execution leadership for mid-size to large projects. You will lead project managers and field teams to ensure delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives, while partnering with leadership to strengthen client and trade partner relationships.

The role emphasizes coaching, disciplined execution, and strategic collaboration with the Family of Companies to drive integrated delivery

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of multiple mid-size projects or a large project, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Directs and supports project managers and project teams on complex execution challenges and decision-making.
• Escalation point 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 field presence 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 and repeat work.
• Mentors and develops project leaders by providing coaching, performance feedback, and guidance on development and training plans.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Client relationship

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction in Burlington, TX is seeking a Project Executive to provide senior execution leadership for mid-size to large projects. You will lead project managers and field teams to ensure delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives, while partnering with leadership to strengthen client and trade partner relationships.

The role emphasizes coaching, disciplined execution, and strategic collaboration with the Family of Companies to drive integrated delivery