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.

WHAT YOU’LL 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. Incredible client 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 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. 

• 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.

• 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.