Senior Project Leader — Complex Construction Delivery

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA is seeking a senior project leader to oversee delivery from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. You will coordinate with clients, designers, and trade partners, establish project controls, mentor managers and engineers, and drive continuous improvement across all phases.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7–10 years in construction PM with 5 in leadership, and OSHA 30-hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in construction project management, including 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the full project lifecycle from business award through final completion, ensuring delivery of scope, budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Directs project teams, including project managers, project engineers, and field operations staff, aligning with execution plans and standards.
• Mentors and develops team members by providing coaching and structured feedback and guiding training plans.
• Drives risk management and continuous improvement initiatives across all project phases.

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA is seeking a senior project leader to oversee delivery from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. You will coordinate with clients, designers, and trade partners, establish project controls, mentor managers and engineers, and drive continuous improvement across all phases.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7–10 years in construction PM with 5 in leadership, and OSHA 30-hour