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DLB Associates

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1980

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Construction • Consulting • Logistics

DLB Associates is a company that offers a unique, fully interactive gamified experience for users, allowing them to choose how they want to engage with the content. Whether users prefer a fun and challenging approach or a straightforward presentation of facts, DLB Associates caters to diverse preferences in user experience.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership for the Project Management, Construction Administration department within DLB's Design Department • Define and communicate departmental goals, direction, and construction administration standards • Establish and execute PM-CA priorities and strategic initiatives aligned with divisional objectives • Oversee construction administration services across assigned projects and client programs • Monitor departmental performance metrics, operational risks, and provide reporting and recommendations to the Division Director • Partner with department leadership on organizational strategy and structure • Lead change management initiatives and cultivate a high-performance culture • Develop and implement construction administration policies, standards, workflows, and best practices • Establish QA/QC expectations and standardize coordination protocols among design trades, external team members, and contractors • Integrate construction administration processes with design-phase workflows • Manage, coach, and mentor Senior Project Managers and Project Managers • Lead resource forecasting, staffing coordination, workload planning, hiring support, succession planning, and organizational growth • Conduct performance management and leadership development for direct reports • Assist with planning, budgeting, and operational coordination; maintain accountability for utilization and profitability • Serve as senior relationship owner for strategic and major clients • Resolve escalated client concerns during construction • Support proposals, presentations, and business development for construction administration services in data center and MEP consulting sectors • Champion technology strategy and digital transformation, including Procore • Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and workflow automation • Ensure technology solutions meet DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, industrial or civil engineering or construction management OR 12 years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree • Minimum of 12 years of industry related experience • Minimum of 5 years of onsite / field or construction administration experience • Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership in previous roles • Advanced knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and the general requirements for each • Advanced knowledge of construction administration procedures, project management best practices, and industry trends • Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures • Advanced knowledge of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications • Operational leadership across multiple project teams or client programs • Resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload management • Budget management and operational planning • Client relationship management and program oversight • Performance management, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development • Experience utilizing operational metrics and reporting to support decision making • Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and construction management software such as Procore • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation • Ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and execute organizational initiatives • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders • Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple teams and leadership levels • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, self-motivation, proactiveness, and strong organizational skills • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements • Ability to remain stationary frequently, move through office, facility, and other 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 • Remote work arrangement • EEO/Affirmative Action Employer • E-Verify program participation