Sr. Leadership Assistant

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title - they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Provides advanced executive-level support to senior leadership by coordinating complex operations, managing high-impact communications, and anticipating organizational needs. Ensures executive priorities are executed efficiently through strategic coordination, proactive problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail. Oversees administrative workflows across multiple leaders or functions, enhancing alignment, consistency, and productivity. Represents DPR Construction with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment while driving continuous improvement in executive support practices. Mentors administrative professionals to strengthen capability and uphold DPR’s culture of service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees complex scheduling, meeting coordination, and information flow for multiple senior leaders or large functions, ensuring seamless execution of business priorities. Manages sensitive and confidential matters with a high degree of discretion, judgment, and independence. Prepares and refines executive communications, presentations, and reports that influence business decisions and organizational initiatives. Coordinates strategic events and leadership meetings, including planning, logistics, materials development, and post-meeting follow-up. Leads the development and continuous improvement of administrative systems, tools, and processes to increase efficiency across executive support teams. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to align executive priorities, facilitate decision-making, and ensure timely execution of commitments. Mentors and provides guidance to other administrative professionals, sharing expertise and fostering a high-performing, collaborative administrative community.

Education Qualifications:

High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

6–8 years of experience in executive-level administrative support, operations, or a related field required. Experience supporting multiple senior executives or leading administrative projects in a professional services or construction environment preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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.