Senior Project Manager

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Project Controller to lead day-to-day execution and project controls for healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, higher education, and other core markets. You will mentor all project team members and serve as the primary contact with owners and architects, overseeing cost control, billing, and financial performance.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in commercial construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• BS in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with project management and cost accounting software.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and project controls for core markets.
• Mentor project team members including senior project engineers and superintendents.
• Serve as primary contact with owners and architects, overseeing cost control, billing, and financial performance.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction, addressing risks.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team morale

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Prolog

CMIC

Primavera

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day execution and project controls for commercial construction projects in healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, higher education, and other core markets.
• Manage and mentor all project team members, including senior project engineers, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinators.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with owners and architects, overseeing cost control, billing, collections, and financial performance.
• Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction, addressing risks and critical success factors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience, with strong knowledge of building processes, cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (e.g., Prolog), accounting cost management software (e.g., CMIC), and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera).
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and team‑morale skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.

Compensation

Anticipated starting pay range: $160,000.00 – $220,000.00 (salaried position).

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits are available to qualified employees.

EEO & Accommodation Statement

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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