DLB Associates · 2 months ago
Senior Design Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions. The Senior Design Project Manager will lead all aspects of design and construction administration phases for commercial and mission-critical projects, ensuring effective communication with clients and project teams while managing schedules and budgets.
Association
Responsibilities
Drive project design from inception (site acquisition) through design and construction
Develop owner project requirements (OPR) and initial space planning efforts / schematic design
Represent DLB at site visits including existing condition surveys and punchlists
Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award
Lead pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs and submittals
Coordinate resource and material forecasting
Develop, manage and monitor schedule
Lead project meetings
Coordinate / perform QA / QC plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
Oversee / coordinate subconsultant activities
Develop cost and time schedules for proposed work with the assistance of project team. Assign and schedule duties to project team members
Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeout
Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall accountability for the profitability of the project
Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required
Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
Accountable for development of cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing
Lead preparation of proposals, presentations and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
Lead the promotion of the firm, service and expertise to existing or potential clients
Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
Primary contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
Ensure client satisfaction through active communication
Review and distribute daily reporting
Accountable for project contract administration
Manage personal and project hours using company tools
Create / complete departmental reports
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Qualification
Required
B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
Two years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
Minimum of eight years of experience in related field
Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
Knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and the general requirements for each
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures
Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Skilled at managing personnel and material resources
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
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 successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members
Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
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
Company
DLB Associates
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-16Acquired
Recent News
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