project engineer

senior project engineer

project manager

project accountant

superintendent

DPR Construction

Every work day at six o'clock a.m. our crew started with a fifteen minute stretch and flex. After that our foremen's gave us our tasks for the day. Our work was performed using the buddy system which is a very productive way to perform tasks. I learned so much in the year and a half i worked with DPR. i framed steel stud walls, hung drywall, and finished it. I learned a lot about suspended ceiling grids. ceiling grid I helped frame was with unistrut. I performed a lot of t-bar installation and ceiling with was could be very tricky and made you have to visualize and think how it is going to work and look the best before you do the cut out in tile or what ever that piece may need to fit. My favorite and what i done most of the time was the doorworks i learned more tricks and secrets to make the frames and doors work good and look good than i would have ever thought doorworks can be hard but at the same time its fun and makes you have to think first also every door is different. We were like a big family on the site we looked out for each other we help each other worked good together and we are got along good and acted like men. Safety was the biggest and the most important thing in our work day everyday. DPR had a safety meeting every wednesday after our nine o'clock break. The hardest part of my job was the physical labor it took to sling the unistrut up when I was first hired but also, became one of my favorite jobs. The most enjoyable though was the doorworks there was just so much and so many different thing you have to know and perform right for it to all come to together and work but also have a good finish product look to make the costumer happy and yourself if you take pride in your work like i do.

When you walk into DPR, the culture is so intensely obvious that discussing it is largely unnecessary. It is a progressive and laid back environment where maintaining that "start up feel" is near the top of the agenda. From the rustic wood walls, to the wine and keg bar, it is apparent that DPR is a different breed of company. It seems much more like a start up company than a blossoming national construction company. 

The people are very social, and involved with most decisions. Interviews are conducted by the entire team, not a single hiring manager. The organization prides itself on its flat, team focused, orientation. Employees do not tout their job titles, and no one has an office. The office is very open and everyone appears to be on the same level, regardless of status/salary. 

The only downside I have been able to identify is that their does appear to be lack of upward mobility available. They strive to vary workload, but it is not easy to get a title change type of promotion. 

DPR may not be for you if you prefer a traditional environment, but for the progressive types, you will be hard pressed to find a better company. I highly recommend DPR to anyone looking to work in Construction industry.

DPR invests in the individual. If you are invested in yourself as an employee they will help you succeed. If the role you are currently working in is no longer a good fit for you, you are allowed to move internally. 
Management and coworkers are very understanding and supportive to unique family and personal needs. 
Offices throw a lot of recognition parties and celebrations for admin staff and craft as well. A few family invited events happen, too. The food and drinks are much more than pizza although we get that too but it’s usually from someplace local and not just fast food Dominos. 
I understand they want us to use our PTO but the fact that it is different depending on which state you are in is frustrating. Particularly for those of us who were around before the cap limits. Same with the wellness program. Having taxes for the benefits you earn being taken out the last paycheck of the year cripples people who heavily use the reward program. I believe it needs to be revamped. 
As a whole, this company is fantastic and I feel very fortunate to work for and alongside everyone.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They care about their employees and they are ahead of the game compared to most great company. I loved working in safety. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes you’ll work too much overtime because they have a lot of work and you’ll be wore out but it’s an option and money is money

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They build advanced structures and buildings like data centers, hospitals, high-tech construction company first time I ever used line dragons in concrete work as a safety manager or helper very high tech company with the latest lead educational services in the industry

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
it’s a laid-back atmosphere for me. The work is pressing and you stay busy so if you’re the type of person that in it for a paycheck then this company is not what you need. This is a place to learn and be the best. Believe me if you have a huge team behind you to make sure you get better lol

My experience at DPR has been extremely disappointing. I was assigned to a project with a team that lacked basic competence, and the management often felt disconnected, making inappropriate jokes and failing to lead effectively. Leadership is more focused on following trends than making sound decisions. The approach feels shockingly unprofessional for a $9B company, with a lack of support, chaotic workflows, and poor work-life balance.

If you're looking for an environment where you're expected to figure everything out on your own, run yourself ragged, and still feel undervalued, DPR might be the place. They operate like a tech company but without competitive pay to match. The "coach and mentor" system they promote is misleading, as leadership shifts responsibility without offering real guidance. Their so-called "Best Builder" framework is nothing more than an information dump—offering little training or valuable feedback. It's frustrating and ineffective.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Employee friendly benefits.                    

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of cohesiveness and team support. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The company focuses on putting people first, however I have never experienced such lack of support and cohesiveness as I have there.  “Good ol’ boy” mentality at its finest. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
During my tenure, despite fulfilling my responsibilities effectively, I experienced unprofessional treatment from leadership. Specifically, I was disrespected and unsupported, which seemed to stem from a preference for a junior Safety representative who was there before me.  Furthermore, my safety advice was consistently disregarded.  This lack of support compromised not only my role but also workplace safety.

I have been employed with DPR since September of 2019. My initial rate was great and the hours were very doable (40 to 60hrs) depending on task at hand. My negative experience stems from the structure of enclaves within the office and upper management. Simply put this is a "boys club" which means if you kiss butt and go out drinking with your boss(s) then you can bet you will be promoted and see advancement. On the other hand if you work everyday with 110% effort and care and miss ZERO days you won't get anywhere here anytime soon. Plus since this whole COVID thing happened it put a lot of things in perspective for me seeing as I was laid off and worthless employees were "retained" and being paid to sit at home and do nothing. I personally had high hopes for DPR but seeing as I am here on Indeed.com clearly that isn't going to happen. Good luck!

DPR is all about building GREAT THINGS, and that's exactly what they've done for many years now.  Going to work each day was always a pleasure and I looked forward to the new challenges each new day would bring.  The people were exceptional and all trained professionals focused on one goal.  We worked hard and were rewarded for our efforts, and everyone cared about each other.  If you wanted to learn another persons job, the company would give you every opportunity for advancement, and do everything to see you meet your personal goals.  I can't say enough about them.  I was laid off due to reorganization, and I no longer had to drive the 100 mile round trip each day from Santa Cruz to Redwood City.  I miss the company and all great people, but not the commute.
DPR is and has always been at the top of the list of the100 best companies to work for.

Typical Work Day Always Included:

*Subcontractors/ Vendor / Client Interaction
* Potential Change Item/ RFI/ Submittal Review
* Financial Controls - Labor, Material, Equipment
* Material & Equipment Management
* Field Quality Control

Lessons Learned:
You learn invaluable lessons in building relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors. You learn specific skills about financially managing project and administratively managing  a project. You learn how to make the economical decisions and decisions in line with company culture.

 
Co-Workers:
Everyone at DPR was enjoyable to work with.

Hardest Part of the Job:

Can also be construed as the most exciting part of the job. You are given MOUNTAINS of responsibility from your first day on a job.


Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:

Interacting with people.

They pay is horrible for the amount of work they expect from you.  You are given a tremendous amount of work that is impossible to keep up with and then they make you feel stupid and talk down to you when the work is not done.  They encourage you to teach yourself and ask a lot of questions, but when you are thrown into the fire (more like an inferno), it is very difficult to learn and keep up with the work flow.  They do not encourage you at all or give any incentive to make you want to stay and/or work harder.

In the meantime, upper management walks around throwing daggers from their eyes and is constantly traveling and having a great time living the dream.  Rumors flying all over the place and you can't trust anyone.  

I would not recommend this company.  They don't care about their employees.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Project engineer 11 salaries reported	$82,045 per year
Senior project engineer 16 salaries reported	$85,688 per year
Project manager 4 salaries reported	$145,000 per year
Project accountant 15 salaries reported	$67,500 per year
Superintendent 3 salaries reported	$134,333 per year

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