DPR Construction

Leadership Assistant

DPR Construction  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Leadership Assistant

DPR Construction is a unique technical builder with a passion for results. Ranked in the top 50 general contractors in the country since 1997, we are a national commercial contractor and construction manager that has grown with our customers by delivering measurably more value.

As an employee-owned organization that relies on the contributions of the whole, DPR places a premium on finding and developing the right people. We want individuals who share our core values and demonstrate a true passion for what they do in the office or field. Good judgment and sense of humor also a plus.

Theideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills,exhibitexcellent attention todetailand exemplify DPR’s four core values—integrity, uniqueness, enjoyment and ever forward.As part of the People Practices team, thispersonreports to the People Practices Business Partnerandis acritical rolethatOne primary area of responsibility will be providingleadershipadministrativesupportwhich requiresa high-level of trust,discretion, and implied confidentialityResponsibilities includeassessing, prioritizing, and managingsupport needs to maximize effectiveness andincreasecapacity fortheDPR DallasBusiness Unit LeadershipTeam(BULT)Another primary focusof this position ismanagingtheplanning and execution ofeventsand engagement activitiesfor the business unitand project sitestoprovide meaningful experiences for all Dallas employees

Primary Responsibilities

AdministrativeLeadershipSupport

  • Provide administrative support to theBusiness Unit Leadership Team (BULT) for the Dallas Operation
  • Assess andidentifyopportunities to remove administrativeandprocess-orientedtasksfrom the team anddevelop new tools or processes tohelp support and drive efficiencies
  • Activelyanticipateneeds and proactivelyprepare for various meetingsandactivities;coordinate appointmentlogistics,meeting spaces, preparematerials and presentations in support of meetingsand/or presentations
  • Facilitate professional and consistent communicationwith all necessary teams, both internalandexternal, includingbusiness-unit wide employeeinformation
  • Manage andmaintaincomplex calendarsacross the teamandprioritize meeting requests
  • Create andmaintainorganized meeting minutes, assign and follow up on action items, and communicatetothe team.
  • Monitor programand project status, budgets, and timetables.
  • Prepare andprocessesexpense reports,coordinate travel arrangements,and itineraries.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as requested.

EventManagement

  • Partner withPeoplePracticesteamand the BULT toplanand oversee the execution of annual, quarterly, and on-going events thatdrive engagementand align with the DPR culture that fostersa sense ofbelonging

  • Serve as the primary point of contactfor Dallas eventsand activitiesoverseeing eventplanning,coordination andthe executionofa variety of events including employee meetings(on and off-site), leadership retreats, recognition programs,training programs,celebrations, community involvement activities, and business unit gatheringswithstrongsupport and assistancefrom theOffice Coordinator

  • Proactively develop annual / quarterly / monthly event schedule, develop andmanage detailed event plans, timelines, budgets,andcommunicationsincluding the creation / distributionofmaterialsto effectively communicate and promote.

Qualifications:

  • 5+yearsexperiencesupporting senior leaders

  • 2+years experienceplanning and coordinating office events

  • Professional written and verbal communicationwithabilityto

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams,etc)

  • Intermediate toadvancedskills in PowerPoint, and Canva.

  • Exceptional attention to detailand strongorganizational and time management skills.

  • Ability toproblem solve, ask questions, identifyissues.

  • Ability to work independently and take ownership ofroleand responsibilities

  • Ability to remain flexible in the face of changing deadlinesand priorities andlogistical challenges

  • Ability tomaintaindiscretion and strict confidentiality.

  • Ability toanticipateneeds and showa high levelof initiative.

  • Experience working in an A/E/Cindustrya plus.

  • Must be able to travel by car to off-site company events and retreat locations as needed.

Travel 10%

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 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

DPR Construction

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success

DPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Baltimore, MD

Boston, MA

Charlotte, NC

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Denver, CO

Edison, NJ

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Greenville, SC

Houston, TX

Nashville, TN

Newport Beach, CA

Orlando, FL

Pasadena, CA

Phoenix, AZ

Raleigh-Durham, NC

Redwood City, CA

Richmond, VA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

San Jose, CA

Savannah, GA

Seattle, WA

Seoul, South Korea

Singapore

Tampa, FL

Tucson, AZ

Washington, DC

Zürich, Switzerland

DPR purpose: We Exist to Build Great Things.®

DPR core values - our fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness and Ever Forward

DPR has ranked for five consecutive years on FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list: in 2010 at #57, in 2011 at #22, in 2012 at #13, in 2013 at #15, and in 2014 at #10.

* FORTUNE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used under license. From FORTUNE Magazine, February 3, 2014 ©2014 Time Inc. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Licensee.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
dpr.com
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