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DPR Construction · 22 hours ago

R&D Product Development Specialist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $138K/yr

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. The R&D Product Development Specialist supports the development of new ideas and solutions through the R&D cycle, collaborating cross-functionally to transform ideas into validated solutions, with a focus on prefab systems and components.

CommercialConstructionIndustrial

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Facilitate the concept discovery and evaluation of new R&D ideas and support their advancement through the development process, from feasibility to design, testing, and market analysis, with attention to constructability, manufacturing efficiency, and DFMA principles

Support the handoff of R&D projects once they reach MVP stage, ensuring smooth transition into the business, whether through an internal workgroup, a Family of Companies entity, or an external partnership agreement

Facilitate workshops, such as design thinking, ideation, or concept development sessions, to support employees in refining ideas and exploring potential R&D solutions

Perform or coordinate market and feasibility analysis for R&D projects as needed, understanding project concepts, preparing reports, guiding others in research needs, and reviewing reports for completeness and gaps

Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical experts to plan prototypes, evaluate design approaches, and coordinate testing and validation for solutions that support prefabrication and efficient assembly

Collaborate across the R&D development cycle, from defining project requirements to delivering validated designs ready for production or prefabrication

Collaborate in designing, managing, and optimizing the R&D workflow to evaluate, prioritize, and track research and development projects across the DPR Family of Companies

Lead the yearly internal R&D tax credit documentation process in collaboration with the Corporate Tax Team and consultants, coordinating with all Family of Companies to ensure accurate capture and reporting of eligible R&D activities

Leverage new technologies and digital tools to improve efficiency and create user-friendly processes that make it easy for employees to engage with R&D

Prepare progress reports, track KPIs, and support data-driven insights to communicate R&D project outcomes, resource utilization, and overall program health to stakeholders

Support cost, budget, and documentation tracking for R&D projects

Support cross-functional relationships with outside vendors, academic institutions, and research organizations that align with DPR’s core values, business goals, objectives, and strategy

Partner with DPR workgroups (Construction Technology, Self Perform, Prefab, Operations, and others) to prioritize and align R&D projects with business needs, and once complete through the R&D process, prepare for effective handoff to the appropriate teams for implementation

Participate in Corporate team meetings, workshops and initiatives; will require travel outside of your region

Promote and lead a culture of Innovation within DPR’s Family of Companies, building relationships with regional leadership, project teams, and craft personnel

Qualification

Design for ManufacturingPrototype CoordinationMarket AnalysisR&D Workflow ManagementCross-functional CollaborationCuriosityInnovation LeadershipCommunication

Required

Strong communication skills

Curiosity

Ability to facilitate and contribute to hands-on product development efforts

Experience in facilitating concept discovery and evaluation of new R&D ideas

Knowledge of feasibility testing, prototype coordination, and transition to production or implementation

Experience in design collaboration and engineering coordination

Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles

Ability to perform or coordinate market and feasibility analysis for R&D projects

Experience in collaborating with engineers, designers, and technical experts

Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing R&D workflow

Ability to lead internal R&D tax credit documentation process

Experience in leveraging new technologies and digital tools to improve efficiency

Ability to prepare progress reports and track KPIs

Experience in supporting cost, budget, and documentation tracking for R&D projects

Ability to support cross-functional relationships with outside vendors, academic institutions, and research organizations

Experience in partnering with workgroups to prioritize and align R&D projects with business needs

Willingness to travel outside of your region for corporate team meetings and workshops

Company

DPR Construction

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DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager.

Founded in 1990

Redwood City, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.dpr.com

H1B Sponsorship

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