Project Principal

Dowbuilt is adding a Project Principalto support our Miami and Palm Beach team. This position partners with the Regional Principal to deliver an exceptionalclient experience support business development lead preconstruction efforts and guide project teams throughconstruction closeout and transition to the Service Department. As the primary senior-level representative for clientsarchitects and key stakeholders the Project Principal is responsible for ensuring exceptional project outcomes clientsatisfaction financial performance risk management and team success. This role requires regular travel to both Palm Beach and Miami. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between these locations as needed to support business operations attend meetings events and other role-related activities.

WHAT YOULL DO
Client Experience & Project Leadership
Success Outcome: Deliver an exceptional client experience and project outcomes by aligning clients and their
representation architects and internal teams around clear project goals expectations and commitments. Incredibleclient care extends beyond assigned projects/regions.
Accountabilities:

• Serve as the senior client relationship manager and executive point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Establish and proactively communicate project objectives success criteria and client commitments frompreconstruction through closeout.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence with clients project teams and field personnel throughout projectexecution.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in managing project strategy stakeholder communicationand issue resolution.
• Ensure project teams consistently revisit and align decisions with established project goals budgets schedules and client expectations.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings Internal Project Reviews (IPRs) milestone reviews and project closeout activities.
• Support successful project transitions to the Service Department.

• Provide executive oversight and support across all critical project success factors including:
  • Preconstruction and estimating
  • Contract administration
  • Safety performance
  • Scheduling and resource planning
  • Quality assurance and quality control
  • Financial management
  • Project closeout
  • Stakeholder relationships
• Lead alignment discussions between project management field operations and executive leadership regarding project strategy and execution.
• Conduct regular project site visits and maintain awareness of project conditions progress and team dynamics.
• Review project documentation including field directives internal project reviews (IPRs) meeting notes and key project communications.
• Identify and support the selection of qualified subcontractors suppliers and consultants.
• Promote continuous improvement through consistent use of company systems SOPs and best practices.

• Champion quality assurance processes focused on minimizing defects rework warranty claims and client concerns.
• Support proactive problem-solving and early issue identification to protect project outcomes.
• Hold project teams accountable for delivering work consistent with company standards and client expectations.
• Lead by example by demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Ensure project teams prioritize safe work practices and compliance with company safety standards.

• Bachelors degree in construction management Engineering Building Science or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction management experience preferably in high-end residential construction
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong understanding of architectural engineering and design processes
• Working knowledge of permitting inspections and jurisdictional approval processes
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Familiarity with accounting and ERP systems
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project management and collaboration platforms such as Smartsheet Egnyte Slack and Procore preferred
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Strategic thinking and sound business judgment
• Financial acumen and risk management capability
• Exceptional communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and lead diverse teams across multiple projects and locations
• Commitment to accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Demonstrated ability to foster trust collaboration and positive team culture
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and respectful workplace practices

• Ability to work minimum Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm not including commute time
• Must have reliable transportation to get to/from work safely and on time
• Must comply with Dowbuilts drug and alcohol policy
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Demonstrates discretion and treats all proprietary company information as strictly confidential outside and in some cases within the company
• Maintain the credibility of Dowbuilt by operating with integrity and accountability
• Lead in ways that improve and promote quality throughout the company
• U.S. work authorization
• Travel to Palm Beach and Miami is required for this role.

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
• 100% paid Medical Dental Vision short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees 1^stof the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental Vision coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with3% employer safe harborcontribution
• 8 paid holidays each year no waiting period
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Annual discretionary bonus

WHO WE ARE
Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980 and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge innovative never-been-done-before residential projects and home serviceall of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects and our builds are regularly featured in publications such asArchitectural DigestArchitectural Record andDwell.
The Dowbuilt culture is one of carecare for our employees clients and the talented craftspeople we partner withresulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT
Were committed to investing in our team members ongoing professional development and as a leader with Dowbuilt you play a big part in ensuring that your team has equal opportunity to play to their strengths fill gaps in knowledge and grow professionally.
Effective career development requires two-way open communication between employee and manager. This means expectation setting happens on both sides along with support mentorship and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out how you can take your own career to the next level and inspire the next generation of talent with Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status