Concrete Apprentice
DPR Family of Companies
Concrete Apprentice
DPR Family of Companies
Self-performing GC/CM for complex facilities
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Learns and performs basic concrete tasks under close supervision. Assists with preparation, placement, and finishing activities while gaining hands-on experience in safe work practices and concrete construction techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in form setup, placement, and finishing of concrete under direct supervision.
Prepares and maintains clean, organized work areas and tools.
Supports crew in basic concrete finishing and curing operations.
Follows DPR Construction’s safety procedures and uses required protective equipment.
Participates in training and on-the-job learning to develop technical and safety skills.
Communicates effectively with crew members and responds to direction promptly.
Performs cleanup and assists with material handling as directed.
Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
0–2 years of experience in concrete construction or a related trade required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
Self-performing GC/CM for complex facilities
DPR Construction is a general contractor and construction manager that handles technically complex, sustainable builds in advanced technology/mission-critical facilities, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets, using a self-performing model with work from large new construction to small tenant improvements. It delivers services through self-performed trades and professional project management, coordinating design, procurement and on-site execution to complete projects on time and to spec. DPR differentiates itself with its self-performing capability, a track record of demanding projects across multiple sectors, a commitment to sustainability, and a nationwide/global footprint, plus recognition as a top employer. Its mission is 'We Exist to Build Great Things' and its goal is to deliver high-quality, reliable construction outcomes for mission-critical and complex facilities.
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