Ready to lead high-impact, mission-critical projects in a fast-growing industry?

DLB Associates, a leader in innovative engineering and design for over 40 years, is seeking an experienced Senior Owner's Representative in Albuquerque, NM to oversee complex data center construction projects. In this role, you'll manage every phase of the project lifecycle\u2014acting as the key liaison between owners, contractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Join us and play a vital role in advancing cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the world's most innovative technologies.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative

Position Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico area (relocation opportunities available)

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 SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative is responsible for all aspects of a construction project on the behalf of an owner or developer. The role may assist with the permitting process, evaluating bid proposals, developing a construction master plans and schedules, performing site inspections, facilitating communication and ensures compliance with owner's requirements, applicable laws, and specifications.

The Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative is responsible for managing projects in the Mission Critical sector. This position will act as the owner's liaison with multiple general contractors, design teams, engineers, site staff and transition groups from project initiation to project completion.

The Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all Elements of the Project Lifecycle (40%)

• Ensure timely and effective management and delivery of projects

• Resource and material forecasting and coordination

• Develop RFPs, evaluate and negotiate bids, identify and interview qualified contractors, and provide recommendations on contract award

• Assist with pre-construction elements including RFIs, schedules and submittals

• Coordinate and participate in commissioning activities and project close out

  Monitor and Control Project Financials (25%)

• Lead the project team to ensure the design, construction and implementation of projects are completed in a quality manner within the predetermined budgets, in association with a General Contractor

• Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines

• Develop cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing

• Manage change order and pay application process

  Manage Stakeholder Relations (20%)

• Primary contact for offsite owner and build effective, long-term client relationships

• Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

• Give work direction for internal and external project teams

  Continuous Improvement and Development of Staff and Processes (10%)

• Mentor associates and other staff members to create a learning and growing environment

• Provide input on lower-level employee's performance and make recommendations on level changes-based on performance, knowledge, and skill set

• Contribute to organizational training and standards development

  Administrative (5%)

• Provide daily digital reporting via narrative and photographic documentation

• Assist in project contract administration

• Manage personal and project hours using company tools

• Create / complete departmental reports

  COMPLETION OF ASSIGNED TASKS AND DELIVERABLES ON TIME AND ON BUDGET

  Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

  Requirements

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

• 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, work notifications, and protection of IT network and other equipment during construction

• Knowledge of mission critical DC (Direct Current) and AC power systems

• Knowledge of telecom or data center construction project management practices

• Skilled at resource and budget management for projects more than $1M

• 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

• Ability to be on site a minimum of M-F during project duration and work non-traditional hours at times

• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence

• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information) proactively and effectively

• Ability to effectively communicate directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

• 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 self-manage, with strong initiative, strong leadership, and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The following physical demands must be met by the employee to perform this job's essential functions. 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 remain in a stationary position

• Frequently communicating and exchanging information with clients, peers, and vendors

• Frequently moving through office, critical facility, and other environments

• On occasion, the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment

• On occasion the employee will descend / ascend ladders to access equipment

• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

  TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be local to the Los Lunas (Albuquerque) New Mexico area

• 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.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline

  OR

• Two years of additional experience working as a project / construction manager in mission critical, power facilities or similar technical construction environment in lieu of degree

  PLUS

• Minimum of eight years of experience working in mission critical, power facilities or similar technical construction environment

• Previous Owner's Representative experience

• Coaching, mentoring or supervising others

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Construction Management Certification is a positive, but not required

  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.

  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

  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

  DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation \u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.