Senior Design Project Manager
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Senior Design Project Manager leading mission-critical engineering and construction projects at DLB Associates. Managing design, construction administration, budgets, clients, teams, and technology-driven project controls.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of routine and complex design and construction projects
- Drive project design from site acquisition through design and construction
- Develop owner project requirements, initial space planning efforts and schematic design
- Represent DLB at site visits, existing condition surveys and punchlists
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and recommend contract awards
- Lead pre-construction activities, including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
- Coordinate resource and material forecasting
- Develop, manage and monitor project schedules
- Lead project meetings and coordinate project teams
- Coordinate and perform QA/QC plans and specifications
- Oversee subconsultant activities
- Develop cost and time schedules with the project team
- Assign and schedule duties for project team members
- Coordinate or oversee startup, cutover, testing and project closeout
- Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization
- Communicate with clients regarding additional fees and change orders
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop cost schedules and schedules of value for client progress billing
- Lead proposals, presentations and firm marketing efforts
- Promote DLB services and expertise to existing and potential clients
- Maintain client relationships and identify new projects
- Serve as primary client contact and ensure client satisfaction
- Review and distribute daily reporting
- Manage project contract administration and personal/project hours
- Complete departmental reports and assigned deliverables on time and on budget
- Lead strategic use of technology, digital platforms and AI-enabled tools for workflow automation, forecasting, documentation, reporting and quality processes
- Support adoption of advanced analytics, data visualization and digital construction management platforms
- Ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy and operational integrity
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement
Requirements:
- B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction or related discipline OR two years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
- Minimum of eight years of experience in related field
- Advanced knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
- Advanced knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and general requirements
- Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
- Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in construction of mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures
- Advanced proficiency producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, including technical and non-technical information
- Ability to communicate directly with clients and serve as primary client contact when required
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
- Approximately 15% travel, potentially to any or all 50 US states
- Physical ability to remain stationary frequently, move through office/facility 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
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