Senior Project Manager, Commercial & Industrial Construction

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Senior Project Manager, Commercial & Industrial Logistics manages projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout and implements real estate and construction strategies that support the organization's strategic business objectives.

The position will exercise significant decision-making authority over project budgets and capital expenditures across a portfolio of 60+ properties, representing more than $200 million in average annual spend, within established approval thresholds and governance requirements.

This position will report to the Vice President, Real Estate - Americas and work closely with internal stakeholders, brokers, landlords, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead commercial and industrial warehouse construction projects from initiation through design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. 
• Manage a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties, directing capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and required capital maintenance activities. 
• Drive real estate and construction strategies aligned with organizational objectives and internal client priorities. 
• Lead project initiation, scope development, project prioritization, and milestone management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and commitments. 
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement plans, and resource allocation. 
• Direct brokers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, landlords, and internal stakeholders in the successful execution of construction and real estate initiatives. 
• Develop and oversee project charters, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid analyses, market comparable reports, Letters of Intent (LOIs), site assessments, and executive recommendations. 
• Manage construction contracts, lease agreements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and all related project documentation. 
• Drive project performance across budgets, schedules, quality, and risk, implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve project objectives. 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable building codes, environmental requirements, lease obligations, and company policies. 
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, capital expenditures, cost reporting, budget control, and change management. 
• Deliver and present portfolio, project, financial, schedule, and risk reporting to executive leadership during monthly business reviews. 
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, commissioning, punch-list completion, and project closeout. 
• Mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, and field personnel while driving strong internal partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 6 years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects valued up to $10 million
• Experience managing warehouse, distribution center, logistics, manufacturing, or other industrial facility projects
• Working knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project controls
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is  committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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