[Hiring] Senior Design Project Manager @DLB Associates

Role Description

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.

• Lead the design and construction administration phases of projects including performing site visits, leading and representing DLB in client meetings, coordinating with internal and external members, and general project overhead tasks.
• Self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high-level instruction on new projects or assignments.
• Lead project teams of routine or complex scope and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• 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 of 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.

Requirements

• Approximately 15% travel, which 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, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• 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.

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.