DLB Associates · 5 months ago
Delivery Manager \- Critical Infrastructure
DLB Associates is a company that specializes in critical infrastructure projects, and they are seeking a Delivery Manager to lead multi-site automation and integration programs for hyperscale data centers. The role involves overseeing project managers, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Association
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers delivering multiple concurrent hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence and high-performance team culture
Partner with PMO leadership to drive governance, enforce process compliance, and uphold enterprise project management standards
Standardize delivery frameworks across the portfolio to ensure consistent alignment with client requirements, safety protocols, quality expectations, and schedule milestones
Oversee portfolio health by monitoring project status, budgets, and risk profiles; proactively intervene to resolve performance gaps and safeguard delivery objectives
Drive construction innovation by developing optimized build sequences—including workface planning, modular pod integration, and skid assemblies—to accelerate speed-to-market targets
Own portfolio-level budgets, cash-flow forecasts, contingency planning, and profitability targets
Review and approve change of orders, major purchases, and subcontractor contracts
Identify portfolio-level risks (supply chain, labor availability, permitting) and implement mitigation strategies
Serve as primary escalation point for clients, general contractors, commissioning agents, and OEM partners
Chair regular portfolio review meetings with internal leadership and external stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment
Maintain strong relationships with hyperscale owner teams to anticipate future opportunities and foster repeat business
Champion use of BIM 360/Procore, and AI-driven analytics to improve schedule certainty, cost predictability, and operational efficiency
Contribute to and maintain the company’s best practice libraries for hyperscale delivery
Qualification
Required
Technical knowledge in BAS, PLC, and SCADA platform implementation (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Ignition, AVEVA, Niagara 4) and communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Fieldbus, Profibus)
Knowledge with critical facility standards: Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, IEEE 3004, and hyperscale owner design guides
Skilled leadership in schedule-compressed, high-pressure delivery environments
Skilled in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost-management platforms
Skilled in establishing delivery frameworks, enforcing PMO standards, and driving accountability across teams
Skilled in managing P&L responsibilities, reviewing change orders, and approving vendor/subcontractor agreements
Skilled in applying industry standards (Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEEE) to ensure compliance, reliability, and performance
Skilled in identifying portfolio-level risks related to supply chain, labor, permitting, and scheduling
Skilled in workforce planning, performance management, and succession readiness
Skilled in leading portfolio review meetings, resolving escalations, and aligning delivery with client objectives
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to lead, coordinate, and monitor multiple concurrent projects within a complex portfolio
Ability to optimize financial performance while maintaining client satisfaction and quality standards
Ability to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs from design through integrated systems testing and turnover
Ability to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard delivery performance
Ability to foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ability to build long-term partnerships that drive repeat business and strengthen market position
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to interpret AE construction drawings, BAS shop drawings, manufacturers wiring diagrams, standards documentation, submittals and product data sheets
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and/or OSHA training as required
Ability to maintain the jobsite and keep it organized
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent military/industry experience accepted
8+ years delivering mission-critical automation or controls projects, with at least 4 years managing multiple Project Managers or large delivery teams
Benefits
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
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
Company
DLB Associates
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-16Acquired
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-26
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase