DPR Construction · 2 months ago
R&D Product Development Specialist
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $138K/yrDPR 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 development cycle, focusing on transforming early ideas into validated solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effective implementation.
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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
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
Ability to manage and optimize R&D workflow
Experience in preparing progress reports and tracking KPIs
Ability to support cost, budget, and documentation tracking for R&D projects
Experience in supporting cross-functional relationships with outside vendors, academic institutions, and research organizations
Ability to partner 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
DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager.
Founded in 1990
5001-10000 employees
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