Senior Design Project Manager

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

The Senior Design Project Manager is accountable for leading all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on projects in commercial and mission critical environments.

• 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

• Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity.
• Promote a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology to optimize performance and scalability.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• 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 effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

• Approximately 15%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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