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Project Manager - MEP Mission Critical Team

unlimited holidays - extra parental leave
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
48 - 48K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in related field, Minimum of 5 years experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Manage all aspects of design projects
  • Monitor project financials and stakeholder relations
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DLB Associates SME https://www.dlbassociates.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

This is a remote position.

Looking to leave a lasting footprint in the consulting and design engineering world?

With an impressive legacy spanning over four decades, DLB Associates is on the hunt for a strong Project Manager. Join our team and contribute to our high-impact projects, which encompass some of the most technologically advanced environments in the world.

Location: Nationwide

Salary: DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Purpose
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of a design project.  This person will lead the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, and other consultants on projects in mission critical environments.

On a per project basis, the role may include managing 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. 

The Project Manager will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will assist project leadership on projects of routine scope.  Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Project Manager will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions
Manage all Elements of Routine Projects (60%)
  • 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
  • Coordinate between internal design trades and external team members
  • Manage the construction administration phase of projects including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and change order reviews
  • Coordinate and support resource forecasting
  • Develop, manage, and monitor project schedules
  • Participate in, schedule, and / or lead project meetings with internal and external teams
  • Coordinate / perform QA / QC plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
  • Oversee / coordinate internal team member activities
  • Assist in cost and time schedules for proposed work with the aid of team leaders.  Assign and schedule duties to project team members.

Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)
  • Prepare, forecast, and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization and maintain overall responsibility 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
  • Support and development of cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing

Manage Stakeholder Relations (10%)
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
  • Assist in 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
  • Support contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
  • Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

Administrative (15%)
  • Provide daily reporting via narrative documentation
  • Assist in project contract administration
  • Manage personal and project hours using company tools
  • Create / complete project and departmental reports
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned


Requirements
Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)
  • 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 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 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
  • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

Physical Demands 
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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
  • Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
  • Frequently moving through office, facility, and other environments
  • On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds 

Travel Requirements
  • Up to 15% travel, 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.

Education / Experience Requirements
  • B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, or civil engineering or construction management
PLUS
  • Minimum of five years of experience in related field

DLB Associates is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to diversifying our workforce.

DLB Associates participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security.


For the health and safety of our employees and clients, we strongly encourage vaccination against COVID-19. Some of our clients require the vaccination for the employees and their contractors and visitors to their facilities, which includes DLB. We follow the guidance set forth by the CDC for all current and future amendments of our policies on this topic.

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include 

  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) 
  • Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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 


Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Leadership
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork

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