Senior Construction Project Leader — Complex Programs

DPR Construction; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project leadership role in Newport Beach, CA. You will lead all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, partnering with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve safety, quality, and financial targets.

You will establish project controls, manage risk, and mentor engineers and project managers while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years in construction project management, including 5 years in leadership.
• Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 completion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the full project lifecycle from business award through final completion, ensuring delivery of scope, budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Manages and directs project teams, ensuring alignment with execution plans and standards, fostering leadership participation in safety and engagement.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners to promote collaboration and resolve challenges proactively.
• Reviews and approves major project decisions, including budgets and schedule adjustments, with executives and senior leadership.
• Leads project risk management and mitigation to comply with DPR’s standards.
• Mentors and develops team members with coaching and feedback, strengthening leadership and talent growth.
• Drives continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Mentoring

Client relationship

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/engineering/architecture

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project leadership role in Newport Beach, CA. You will lead all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, partnering with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve safety, quality, and financial targets.

You will establish project controls, manage risk, and mentor engineers and project managers while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across all phases.