Associate Director – Project Management, Construction Administration
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Associate Director leading construction administration for DLB’s mission-critical data center and infrastructure projects. Managing project teams, standards, resources, clients, and operational innovation remotely across the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for the Project Management, Construction Administration department within DLB's Design Department
- Define and communicate departmental goals, direction, and construction administration standards
- Establish and execute PM-CA priorities and strategic initiatives aligned with divisional objectives
- Oversee construction administration services across assigned projects and client programs
- Monitor departmental performance metrics, operational risks, and provide reporting and recommendations to the Division Director
- Partner with department leadership on organizational strategy and structure
- Lead change management initiatives and cultivate a high-performance culture
- Develop and implement construction administration policies, standards, workflows, and best practices
- Establish QA/QC expectations and standardize coordination protocols among design trades, external team members, and contractors
- Integrate construction administration processes with design-phase workflows
- Manage, coach, and mentor Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
- Lead resource forecasting, staffing coordination, workload planning, hiring support, succession planning, and organizational growth
- Conduct performance management and leadership development for direct reports
- Assist with planning, budgeting, and operational coordination; maintain accountability for utilization and profitability
- Serve as senior relationship owner for strategic and major clients
- Resolve escalated client concerns during construction
- Support proposals, presentations, and business development for construction administration services in data center and MEP consulting sectors
- Champion technology strategy and digital transformation, including Procore
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and workflow automation
- Ensure technology solutions meet DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, industrial or civil engineering or construction management OR 12 years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 12 years of industry related experience
- Minimum of 5 years of onsite / field or construction administration experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership in previous roles
- Advanced knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and the general requirements for each
- Advanced knowledge of construction administration procedures, project management best practices, and industry trends
- Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures
- Advanced knowledge of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications
- Operational leadership across multiple project teams or client programs
- Resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload management
- Budget management and operational planning
- Client relationship management and program oversight
- Performance management, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development
- Experience utilizing operational metrics and reporting to support decision making
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and construction management software such as Procore
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and execute organizational initiatives
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple teams and leadership levels
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, self-motivation, proactiveness, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to remain stationary frequently, move through office, facility, and other environments, and occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
Benefits:
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
- Remote work arrangement
- EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
- E-Verify program participation
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