Project Executive - Advanced Tech / Advanced Mfg

DPR Construction•Seattle, WA

3d•$240,000 - $285,000

About The Position

Provides senior execution leadership for multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex construction project, with accountability for overall project outcomes. Leads project managers and senior project teams to ensure delivery aligned with DPR Construction’s safety, quality, planning, schedule, financial, and risk objectives. Partners with the General Superintendent and field operations executive-BU as a unified leadership team, sharing responsibility and accountability for project performance, field integration, and team leadership. Serves as the primary escalation point for complex execution, stakeholder, and contractual issues while maintaining strong client and trade partner relationships. Drives strategic improvement of the deal through active engagement of the Family of Companies and by fostering strategic partnerships with Self-Perform Work (SPW) executives and leaders to strengthen integrated delivery outcomes. Strengthens project performance and leadership capability through oversight, coaching, and disciplined execution practices. DPR Construction is a self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. It is a private, employee-owned company founded in 1990.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in construction project management or operations.
Experience leading multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex project.
OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of multiple mid-size projects or a large project, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Direct and support project managers and project teams, providing guidance on complex execution challenges and decision-making.
Serve as the primary escalation point for significant project risks, client concerns, contractual matters, and performance issues.
Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, contract administration, and risk management strategies.
Partner with superintendents and safety leadership to reinforce consistent field presence, safety leadership behaviors, and disciplined high-risk activity planning and execution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, support resources, and key trade partners to support collaboration, issue resolution, and repeat work.
Mentor and develop project leaders through coaching, performance feedback, and guidance on individualized development and training plans.