Project Principal

Project Principal

Dowbuilt is adding a Project Principal to support our Miami and Palm Beach team. This position partners with the Regional Principal to deliver an exceptional client experience, support business development, lead preconstruction efforts, and guide project teams through construction, closeout, and transition to the Service Department. As the primary senior-level representative for clients, architects, and key stakeholders, the Project Principal is responsible for ensuring exceptional project outcomes, client satisfaction, 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.

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. Incredible client care extends beyond assigned projects/regions.

• 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 from preconstruction through closeout.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence with clients, project teams, and field personnel throughout project execution.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in managing project strategy, stakeholder communication, and 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.

Project Delivery Success Outcome

Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality, schedule, and operational standards.

• 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 (IPR's), 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.

Quality & Safety Leadership Success Outcome

Foster a culture where safety, quality, and accountability are embedded in every phase of project delivery.

• 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.

Team Leadership & Talent Development Success Outcome

Build high-performing project teams through coaching, accountability, collaboration, and workforce planning.

• Model company values, professionalism, accountability, and leadership behaviors.
• Collaborate with Regional Principals, Project Managers and Superintendents to identify staffing needs and resource requirements.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts for assigned projects.
• Coach, mentor, and support Project Managers, Superintendents, and other team members in achieving project and professional goals.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support employee development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and contribute to succession planning efforts.
• Support disciplinary and performance management processes in partnership with Human Resources.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Market Growth & Business Development Success Outcome

Develop and maintain strong client, architect, consultant, and subcontractor relationships that generate profitable work aligned with company goals and regional growth strategies.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners Nationally not just in assigned region.
• Collaborate with other Principals, Business Development Director and Marketing team to support business development initiatives and maintain brand consistency.
• Partner with the Regional Principal to identify, pursue, and secure qualified project opportunities.
• Participate in interviews, presentations, contract negotiations, and project acquisition efforts.
• Represent the company in professional, charitable, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate project pipeline and opportunity information within company systems.
• Champion the company's full suite of services, including construction, millwork, and service offerings.

Travel Requirement: Travel to Palm Beach and Miami is required for this role. Frequent local and national travel is required. 50-75% of time, depending on project locations as well.

What You Need To Succeed

To be successful as a Dowbuilt Project Principal, you'll need:

• Bachelor's 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

Essential Functions

• 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 Dowbuilt's 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.

What We Offer

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• 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 1st of the month following DOH
• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision