DPR Construction is hiring : UX Lead - Software Development in Tampa

Overview

DPR Construction is a forward-looking general contractor with a focus on technology and innovation to redefine the construction industry. Founded in 1990, DPR specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects, consistently ranking among the top general contractors in the United States.

Our in-house software development team is at the forefront of construction innovation, building modern, scalable, and intelligent software platforms that streamline operations, enable smarter decisions, and transform how construction is delivered.

Job Overview

We are seeking UX Lead to own and elevate the user experience across our digital products. You’ll be responsible for defining UX strategy, leading a team of designers, and collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible, and elegant software experiences.

The ideal candidate combines a strong UX design background with leadership ability and a deep understanding of user-centered methodologies, usability standards, and modern design systems. You will help set the vision, scale design processes, and champion the user\'s voice across all touchpoints.

This role will report directly to the Software Development Leader and lead a team of offshore UX developers.

Key Responsibilities

• UX Strategy & Vision : Define and articulate a user experience strategy aligned with product and business goals.
• Design Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of UX and UI designers across multiple product lines.
• Research & Discovery : Plan and conduct user research (interviews, testing, field studies) to gather insights that inform design decisions.
• UX Architecture : Create and refine user flows, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes, and interaction models.
• Design Systems : Establish and maintain scalable design systems, patterns, and style guides in partnership with engineering.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with product managers, full-stack developers, and data teams to ensure seamless integration of design into product workflows.
• Accessibility & Usability : Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG) and deliver best-in-class usability.
• Advocacy : Champion design thinking and user-first perspectives within the team and across the organization.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of professional UX / UI experience, with at least 2 years in design leadership or team lead role.

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join DPR Construction?

Work Conditions

This is a hybrid role with most time being spent working from home. Attendance at important meetings and events at the local DPR office is required.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR\'s total compensation package. DC / Boston - $139-239K. New Jersey - $128-219K

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 unique 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

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