Senior Project Manager: Lead Complex Construction & Teams

mydpr; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leads all aspects of project delivery for DPR Construction, overseeing preconstruction through closeout to meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets. Partners with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve strategic goals and excellence. Develops plans, manages risk, and champions continuous improvement across projects.

Mentors project managers and engineers, promotes collaboration, and ensures adherence to DPR values and best practices across the team.

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, ensuring alignment with plans and standards.
• 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 schedules, in coordination with executives.
• Leads project risk management and mitigation planning per DPR standards.
• Mentors and develops team members through coaching and training to strengthen leadership and capability.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Leads all aspects of project delivery for DPR Construction, overseeing preconstruction through closeout to meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets. Partners with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve strategic goals and excellence. Develops plans, manages risk, and champions continuous improvement across projects.

Mentors project managers and engineers, promotes collaboration, and ensures adherence to DPR values and best practices across the team.