Event Planner

Job Description

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:
Supports the planning and execution of events and programs that advance organizational goals and stakeholder engagement. Applies foundational event planning, coordination, and logistical skills to assist in delivering events efficiently and in alignment with company standards. Works closely with senior planners, internal partners, and external vendors to support event timelines, resources, and deliverables. Contributes to event documentation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
Assists in planning and coordinating logistics, schedules, and budgets for assigned events under guidance from senior planners.
Supports collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors to help ensure event requirements, deliverables, and expectations are clearly communicated.
Assists with on-site event execution, including logistics support, registration coordination, vendor communication, and issue escalation.
Prepares and maintains event materials, timelines, and documentation for tracking and post-event reporting.
Tracks event expenses and supports budget reconciliation in accordance with company guidelines.
Follows established event planning processes and contributes suggestions for process improvement, sustainability, and efficiency.
Provides coordination and administrative support to senior event planners and cross-functional teams as needed.

Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2–4 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, hospitality, or a related field required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$63,570.00- $101,920.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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.