Project Manager - Special Services Group

Posted:
3/13/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a project manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. The project manager will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk and business management of multiple special services group (SSG) projects ($10 million and under) from pre-construction through closeout.

Management will be of commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, life sciences, higher education and corporate office. Project managers will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams.

  • Management of all project team members (senior project engineer, project engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinator). Project teams could range from 4-12 employees.
  • Mentor and train project engineers for fast-paced growth development and apply DPR’s people practices.
  • 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope.
  • Solid understanding of building processes and systems.
  • Cost control/billings/collections/change management/monthly status reports.
  • Ability to do cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Key point of contact with owner and architect.
  • Challenge & support jobsite and self-perform work team.
  • Accountable for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
  • OSHPD experience desired.

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 skills and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to create and support team morale.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
  • 5+ years of experience as a project manager, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
  • 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.