Construction Manager I — Mission-Critical Projects

DLB Associates; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO/HDHP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm seeking a Construction Manager I to support owner’s representatives and contractors on mission-critical projects across the U.S. from design through turnover. You will coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and operations teams, while ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are met.

Expect 75–100% travel, with preference for candidates located near a major U.S. airport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• Two years of hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure.
• Minimum of three years of additional related experience

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of contracts and assist with project and coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and project partners to track and help resolve issues.
• Assist in managing project progression from design through as-built by reviewing, monitoring, and documenting deliverables.
• Support adherence to budget, schedule, and contract requirements while maintaining alignment with owner standards and program objectives.
• Track project budget and schedule status, identify potential impacts, and assist in developing recommended solutions.
• Participate in contract administration activities, including bid/evaluation support and preconstruction planning.
• Support construction administration by tracking submittals, RFI responses, and field documentation.
• Maintain and issue risk log; assist in verifying that work aligns with design intent and quality expectations.
• Assist in the completion and tracking of closeout documents and requirements.
• Provide field presence to observe progress and verify that installations meet drawings, specifications, and owner standards.

Skills

Commissioning processes

Industry trends

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office Suite

AI and emerging technologies

Safety compliance

Document preparation

Independent work

Deadline pressure

Workflow optimization

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm seeking a Construction Manager I to support owner’s representatives and contractors on mission-critical projects across the U.S. from design through turnover. You will coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and operations teams, while ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are met.

Expect 75–100% travel, with preference for candidates located near a major U.S. airport.