Event Planner

DPR Construction•Sacramento, CA

1d•$63,570 - $101,920

About The Position

Supports the planning and execution of events and programs that advance organizational goals and stakeholder engagement. Applies foundational event planning, coordination, and logistical skills to assist in delivering events efficiently and in alignment with company standards. Works closely with senior planners, internal partners, and external vendors to support event timelines, resources, and deliverables. Contributes to event documentation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
2–4 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, hospitality, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and coordinating logistics, schedules, and budgets for assigned events under guidance from senior planners.
Supports collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors to help ensure event requirements, deliverables, and expectations are clearly communicated.
Assists with on-site event execution, including logistics support, registration coordination, vendor communication, and issue escalation.
Prepares and maintains event materials, timelines, and documentation for tracking and post-event reporting.
Tracks event expenses and supports budget reconciliation in accordance with company guidelines.
Follows established event planning processes and contributes suggestions for process improvement, sustainability, and efficiency.
Provides coordination and administrative support to senior event planners and cross-functional teams as needed.