Investment Lead

DPR•Sacramento, CA

12d•$107,100 - $265,200

About The Position

The Investment Lead at WND Ventures plays a pivotal role in driving strategic investments that align with the operational needs of DPR Construction and its Family of Companies. This individual will lead sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management activities, while actively shaping the future of construction through high-impact partnerships with startups.

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in venture capital, corporate innovation, private equity, or investment banking.
Strong understanding of the AEC industry and its innovation landscape.
Proven ability to lead venture deals and manage a portfolio.
Deep analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, term sheets, and startup metrics.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Strategic thinker with an operator’s mindset.

Responsibilities

Investment Strategy & Execution Lead development of investments in WND’s focus areas of Quality, Safety, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Productivity.
Lead development of investments in DPR and Family of Companies Artificial Intelligence and Robotics strategies.
Source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities aligned with WND Ventures’ investment thesis and strategic objectives.
Own the end-to-end deal process: sourcing, diligence, modeling, term sheet negotiation, and closing.
Present investment memos and recommendations to the Investment Committee and WND Ventures board.
Portfolio Management Act as the primary relationship manager for selected portfolio companies.
Support portfolio companies with strategic advice, operational guidance, and access to DPR’s network and resources.
Track performance metrics, conduct regular reviews, and identify follow-on investment opportunities.
Work with DPR’s Innovation team to facilitate pilots and collaborations between portfolio startups and DPR business units.
Ecosystem Engagement Represent WND Ventures at industry events, demo days, and conferences.
Cultivate relationships with co-investors, accelerators, VCs, and founders.
Maintain visibility into trends across AEC tech, clean tech, and adjacent verticals.
Corporate Alignment & Innovation Integration Work with DPR Construction leaders and Corporate Strategy & Development team to identify pain points and innovation opportunities that can be addressed via venture investments.
Work with DPR’s Innovation Team to translate startup innovation into pilot programs, proofs of concept, and scaled adoption across DPR.
Help bridge cultural and operational gaps between startups and the enterprise environment.
Internal Collaboration & Mentorship Mentor associates and analysts in investment diligence, modeling, and ecosystem scanning.
Collaborate with DPR innovation, R&D, legal, and finance teams to enable investment activity.
Contribute to the development of internal tools, processes, and metrics to scale WND and DPR Construction operations.