Job Description
DPR Construction is seeking an Earthworks Project Manager with 5+ years of civil construction experience. The Project Manager will work on SPW (Self-Perform) Earthworks projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences and commercial. They will work closely with all members of the project team and will be responsible for the following:
- Participation and application of DPR’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan to constantly maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
- Management of all project team members (senior project engineers, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinators).
- Mentor, develop, and train project engineers for fast-paced growth.
- 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope.
- Cost control/billings/collections/change management/cash flows/monthly status reports.
- Challenge and support jobsite and self-perform work team.
- Accountable for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
- Coordinate and manage the execution of planning and scheduling of projects.
- Coordinate with the SPW Preconstruction team and give feedback on status of project financials.
- Ability to learn AGTEK Gradeworks and basic Autodesk Civil 3D to create models for PCO estimating & GPS field control use.
Qualifications
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to create and support team morale.
- Effective participation in team environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of building processes and civil scopes.
- Work scope requires complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
- Proficient computer skills in Estimating Software (HCSS HeavyBid or similar) and Civil project management software (HCSS HeavyJob or similar) preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of experience in civil construction, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field a plus but not required.
- A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
- This position is salaried.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
