Job Description

We are searching for a construction leader for our Advanced Manufacturing Core Market (AMCM) for the Charlotte-Greenville business unit, specifically focused on the development and growth of the Advanced Manufacturing markets within the upstate of South Carolina and western North Carolina. We are seeking a candidate to supplement and collaborate with the local teams in our Greenville, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina offices.

The candidate should have approximately 15 years’ Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) experience in the construction industry, with a focus on the Advanced Manufacturing market, and a broad understanding of the clients, range of delivery means, and methods utilized in the Carolinas. Experience should include projects ranging from small cap to $150M+ in total installed cost.

Candidate should exhibit strong people skills suitable for attracting and retaining personnel, as well as developing and maintaining strong client relationships. One could come from peer EPC organizations, industry suppliers or clients, but must have direct construction experience in the Advanced Manufacturing market.  

Roles and Responsibilities

In this position one will engage with regional and core market leadership. Additionally, they will serve as point of contact for AMCM clients who are expecting a “one DPR” project delivery execution approach across various projects.  Responsible for the growth, development and sharing of resources across the local AMCM.

Get Work

Work with Business Unit, Regional and Core Market Leaders to identify core market customers & projects we should pursue and create strategies for the Business Unit. Maintain awareness of all core market-related pursuits and ensure they have what they need to be successful including lessons learned data. Participate in pursuits, RFP responses and presentations. Communicate initiatives that will further differentiate DPR and build our competitive advantages. Ensure sales & marketing materials remain current & of high quality. Participate in Advanced Manufacturing organizations, events and networking opportunities.

Do Work

Engage at a project-level by diving in and providing support and direction to ensure customer satisfaction and project performance. Develop a methodology for continuously capturing core-market specific lessons learned & getting those lessons back out to all projects. Drive the utilization of new construction technology, modular, and pre-fab approaches to ensure we are being innovative.  Engage during preconstruction to ensure consistency in approach and Subject Matter Expertise with respect to buyout of  trade packages. Have an operations role on specific projects and stay accountable to the project team for performance of that role.

Take Care of People

Stay connected to all AM SMEs, involve them in core market activities, ensure their development, & contribute to their annual performance appraisals. Find ways to keep employees informed and excited about what’s going on within the core market (presentations, trainings, email updates, Town Halls, celebrations, etc.). Work with BUL's and Regional Leaders to determine short and long-term core market talent needs across DPR, whether to staff projects in flight or in the future. Engage with the talent team in the identification, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of core market team members. Develop and grow our talent pool through coaching, training and championing DPR culture and core values. Be a pillar of the workplace and create a professional environment that is both enjoyable and exciting.

DPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.