Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Tech / Advanced Mfg

DPR Construction•Seattle, WA

4d•$185,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager leads all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects meet DPR Construction’s standards for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. The role oversees project teams and partners with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve strategic goals and operational excellence. Working as a unified project leadership team with the Senior Superintendent, the Sr. Project Manager shares responsibility and accountability for project execution, field integration, and overall team performance. The role establishes and maintains dependable project controls processes to keep the team aligned with the Prime Agreement, project success goals, and early detection and mitigation of issues. It develops and implements project execution plans, manages risk, and ensures alignment with DPR’s values and best practices. The Sr. Project Manager also supports future leaders by mentoring project managers and engineers and promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of experience in construction project management, including 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Experience managing large, complex commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or advanced technology projects.
Complete the OSHA 30-Hour Construction program within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full project lifecycle from business award through final completion, ensuring delivery of scope, budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
Manage and direct project teams, including project managers, project engineers, and field operations staff, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and organizational standards.
Set expectations for consistent field presence and reinforce leadership participation in safety meetings, including stretch and flex; oversee team fluency and engagement in high-risk activities to promote safe, planned, and controlled outcomes.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and trade partners to promote collaboration and proactively resolve challenges.
Review and approve major project decisions, including budgets, contracts, and schedule adjustments, in coordination with project executives and senior leadership.
Lead project risk management and mitigation planning and ensure compliance with DPR’s operational and safety standards.
Mentor and develop team members through ongoing coaching, structured performance feedback, and individualized development and training plans.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and implementing process enhancements to strengthen project delivery.