R&D Product Development Specialist

Dpr Construction

DPR Construction delivers high-performance construction services across various sectors.

Facilitates R&D product development from concept to prototype, emphasizing prefab systems.

7 days ago ago

$80,497 - $137,995

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Colorado Springs, CO

Office Full-Time

Company Size

8,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

General Contractor

Design

Engineering

Architecture

Turnkey

Sector Specialisms

Mission Critical

Office

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Life Sciences

Technology

Data Centers

Education

Role

What you would be doing

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.
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.
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.
Support cost, budget, and documentation tracking for R&D projects.
Facilitate workshops, such as design thinking, ideation, or concept development sessions, to support employees in refining ideas and exploring potential R&D solutions.
Participate in Corporate team meetings, workshops and initiatives; will require travel outside of your region.
Collaborate across the R&D development cycle, from defining project requirements to delivering validated designs ready for production or prefabrication.
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.
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.
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.
Promote and lead a culture of Innovation within DPR’s Family of Companies, building relationships with regional leadership, project teams, and craft personnel.
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.
Prepare progress reports, track KPIs, and support data-driven insights to communicate R&D project outcomes, resource utilization, and overall program health to stakeholders.

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