Senior Design Project Manager

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.
• Perform site visits and represent DLB in client meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external members and manage general project overhead tasks.
• Self-directed on day-to-day work with 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.

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 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).
• Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

Requirements

• Manage all elements of routine and complex projects (50%):
• Drive project design from inception 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 project scope and appropriate guidelines.
• Oversee/coordinate subconsultant activities.
• Develop cost and time schedules for proposed work with the assistance of the project team.
• Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing, and project closeout.
• Monitor and control project financials (25%):
• Prepare, forecast, and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization.
• Communicate with the client when additional fees/change orders are required.
• Identify potential project risks and develop/implement strategies to minimize impact.
• Accountable for development of cost schedules/schedules of value for client progress billing.
• Manage stakeholder relations (20%):
• Lead preparation of proposals, presentations, and overall marketing efforts of the firm.
• Maintain client relationships to ensure ongoing positive relationships.
• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication.
• Administrative (5%):
• Review and distribute daily reporting.
• Accountable for project contract administration.
• Manage personal and project hours using company tools.
• Create/complete departmental reports.

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.