Project Executive - Advanced Tech / Advanced Mfg

DPR•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Project Executive provides senior execution leadership for multiple mid-size projects or a large, complex construction project, with accountability for overall project outcomes. The role leads project managers and senior project teams to deliver in alignment with DPR Construction’s safety, quality, planning, schedule, financial, and risk objectives. The Project Executive partners with the General Superintendent and field operations executive-BU as a unified leadership team, sharing responsibility for project performance, field integration, and team leadership. This person is the primary escalation point for complex execution, stakeholder, and contractual issues while maintaining strong client and trade partner relationships. The role also drives strategic improvement of the deal through engagement of the Family of Companies and strategic partnerships with Self-Perform Work (SPW) executives and leaders, and strengthens project performance and leadership capability through oversight, coaching, and disciplined execution practices.

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 point of escalation 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.