Associate Director – Project Management, Construction Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership for the Project Management and Construction Administration department within DLB's Design Department.

• Define and convey departmental objectives, direction, and standards for construction administration.

• Establish and implement PM-CA priorities and strategic initiatives that align with divisional goals.

• Oversee construction administration services across assigned projects and client programs.

• Monitor departmental performance metrics, operational risks, and deliver reporting and recommendations to the Division Director.

• Collaborate with department leadership on organizational strategy and structure.

• Lead initiatives for change management and foster a high-performance culture.

• Develop and execute construction administration policies, standards, workflows, and best practices.

• Set 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.

• Oversee 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 the 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 the adoption of AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and workflow automation.

• Ensure that technology solutions adhere to 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 a related field in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 12 years of industry-related experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of onsite/field or construction administration experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or management-level position, demonstrating a record of people leadership in previous roles.

• Advanced knowledge of MEP/FA/FP trades and their general requirements.

• Advanced understanding of construction administration procedures, project management best practices, and industry trends.

• In-depth knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the construction of mission-critical commercial buildings or other structures.

• Proficient understanding of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications.

• Operational leadership across multiple project teams or client programs.

• Experience in resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload management.

• Budget management and operational planning capabilities.

• Strong client relationship management and program oversight skills.

• Performance management, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development experience.

• Proficiency in utilizing operational metrics and reporting to support decision-making.

• Skilled in 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.

• Capability to analyze complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and implement organizational initiatives.

• Effective communication skills with executive leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders.

• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple teams and leadership levels.

• Competence to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, self-motivation, proactiveness, and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to adhere to company and site safety requirements.

• Capacity to remain stationary frequently, navigate 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 with HSA option).

• Flexible 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.

• Paid time off (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.

• Participation in the E-Verify program.