SPW Senior Project Manager

DPR Construction; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned SPW operations leader in California to oversee self-perform project delivery, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multiple projects. You will guide SPW teams, coordinate with design and general contracting, and uphold DPR’s safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 10–12 years in construction operations or project management, a related bachelor’s degree, and OSHA 30 certification (preferred; 6-month window).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10–12 years of experience in construction operations, project management, or field supervision.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; completion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads SPW project execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
• Oversees project planning, resource allocation, and cost management for operational efficiency and profitability.
• Mentors SPW project teams including PMs, engineers, and superintendents for professional growth.
• Coordinates SPW scopes with design and general contracting teams to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Reviews budgets, forecasts, and procurement strategies for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safety and quality programs through site engagement and performance monitoring.
• Assesses processes to identify performance improvements and develop best practices.

Education

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

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Oversees the successful delivery of Self-Perform Work (SPW) projects by leading scope, schedule, cost, and quality management across multiple related scopes, multiple projects and teams, or a single large scale/complex scope. Applies advanced technical expertise and field management experience to plan and execute complex SPW operations—including concrete, drywall, framing, and other trades—ensuring alignment with DPR Construction’s standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Leads and develops SPW project teams to drive high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement in self-perform delivery. Engages in resource strategy, partner relationship management, and business unit objectives to advance DPR’s capabilities as a whole and contribute to excellent project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads SPW project execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring all scope, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Oversees project planning, resource allocation, and cost management to maintain operational efficiency and profitability.
• Manages and mentors SPW project teams, including project managers, project engineers, and superintendents, to promote professional growth.
• Collaborates with design and general contracting teams to coordinate SPW scopes and resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Reviews and approves project budgets, forecasts, and procurement strategies for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to DPR Construction’s safety and quality programs through regular site engagement and performance monitoring.
• Regularly assess processes and practices to look for ways to improve performance.
• Develops best practices and ensures team adherence to those best practices to strengthen SPW operations.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

10–12 years of experience in construction operations, project management, or field supervision required. 5 or more years of experience managing Self-Perform Work (SPW) projects or trades such as concrete, drywall, or framing required.

Certifications and Licenses

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Anticipated starting pay range

$230,000.00- $200,000.00 Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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