Senior Project Manager - Higher Education Construction Lead

DPR Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DPR Construction in Baltimore is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead higher education projects. You will guide the project from preconstruction to closeout, aligning clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve safety, quality, and on-budget delivery.

This role requires 7–10 years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity; a Bachelor's in a related field is required, OSHA 30 preferred. Anticipated starting pay range is $155,000–$215,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Manages and directs project teams, including project managers, project engineers, and field operations staff, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and organizational standards, while setting expectations for consistent field presence, reinforcing leadership participation in safety meetings including stretch and flex, and overseeing team fluency and engagement in high-risk activities to drive safe, planned, and controlled outcomes across the project.
• 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, contracts, and schedule adjustments, in coordination with project executives and senior leadership.
• Leads project risk management and mitigation planning, ensuring compliance with DPR’s operational and safety standards.
• Mentors and develops team members by providing ongoing coaching, delivering structured performance feedback, and guiding individualized development and training plans, strengthening leadership capability and long-term talent growth within DPR’s management framework.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives by identifying lessons learned and implementing process enhancements to strengthen project delivery.

Education

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

Job description

DPR Construction in Baltimore is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead higher education projects. You will guide the project from preconstruction to closeout, aligning clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve safety, quality, and on-budget delivery.

This role requires 7–10 years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity; a Bachelor's in a related field is required, OSHA 30 preferred. Anticipated starting pay range is $155,000–$215,000.