Senior Design Construction Manger I

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The Senior Design Construction Manager I (Senior DCMI) is a seasoned professional who provides strategic and technical leadership across all phases of design and construction administration for mission-critical facilities. Acting as the owner’s and/or contractor’s senior representative, this role drives the integration of design intent with construction execution—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and performance expectations.

• Translate DLB and client strategic goals into actionable design and delivery plans that ensure technical excellence and schedule reliability.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through design development, procurement, and construction administration phases on large or complex projects.
• Serve as the senior advisor on design coordination, constructability, and risk management for mission-critical programs.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level design managers and engineers to strengthen DLB’s design management capabilities.
• Lead lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of DLB’s design and delivery processes

• Administer and oversee design partner contracts; chair design management and coordination meetings; ensure issues are resolved with speed and accountability.
• Direct the design progression from schematic design (SD) through as-built documentation, maintaining control of scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Provide authoritative review and implementation guidance for design bulletins, RFPs, and technical clarifications.
• Support procurement and supply chain coordination by ensuring submittal requirements and vendor data align with design intent.
• Interface with field teams to verify constructability and system integration alignment prior to release for construction.

• Represent the owner’s interests across the design and construction lifecycle, ensuring design and execution decisions meet operational and commercial goals.
• Oversee design-phase budgets, forecasts, and change management processes.
• Manage stakeholder communications and executive updates to maintain transparency and alignment with program priorities.
• Provide early identification of design risks and collaborate with project controls and operations to mitigate potential cost or schedule impacts.

• Lead the construction administration efforts for design partners, ensuring RFI and submittal responses are coordinated and timely.
• Verify field conditions align with design intent through periodic site reviews and field engineering oversight.
• Drive quality assurance and documentation closeout, ensuring all design deliverables and as-builts are complete, accurate, and archived.

• Produce high-quality reports, executive dashboards, and KPIs to communicate progress, risk, and key decisions.
• Serve as the primary client interface for design and construction integration matters, building and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and proposal efforts as a trusted technical representative of DLB’s mission-critical practice.

• Lead enterprise initiatives to enhance DLB’s design management and delivery frameworks.
• Champion digital collaboration, BIM coordination, and AI-assisted quality tracking to optimize project outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization across design and field engineering teams.

• 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

• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures.
• Knowledge of the importance of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, including NFPA 70E, LOTO, and OSHA standards.
• Skilled in clear, concise communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and representing the owner with professionalism when interacting with contractors, designers, and clients.
• Skilled in managing project schedules, enforcing commissioning standards, and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• 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.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.
• 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project (>6 months; typical assignments 9 months–4 years).
• Ability to relocate within 1–3 months if required (when 100% travel isn’t supported).
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
• 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.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business needs.
• Relocation assistance available

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

• Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE/LOTO policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

OR

• Two years of hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure

PLUS

• Minimum of eight years of additional related experience