Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title:  Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)

Position Location:  Location varies by assignment.  75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project.  Must be located near a major US airport.  Job Summary

The Construction Manager II (CMII) acts as the contractor and/or owner’s representative throughout all phases of a construction project, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and compliance objectives are met. This role integrates Owner’s Representative and Construction Management responsibilities, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and operations stakeholders. The CMII manages projects of complex scope in mission-critical environments, driving the process from pre-construction through turnover and closeout, while providing structured reporting, risk management, and decision support.

The CMII will receive limited directions on day-to-day work and general instructions on new projects, tasks or assignments.  Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope.  Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The CMII will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.  Essential Functions

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

Administer contracts and lead project team meetings.

Drive issue closure with subject matter experts and project partners.

Manage project progression from design through as-built, coordinating, reviewing, and tracking deliverables.

Advocate for budget, schedule, and contract oversight, serving as the single point of coordination for owner requirements and program standards.

Monitor budget and schedule drivers, surface scope/cost impacts, and recommend mitigation and change control paths.

Support contract administration and compliance; participate in bid/evaluation activities and preconstruction planning.

Construction Administration & Field Oversight

Oversee construction administration, tracking submittals and RFI responses.

Maintain a proactive issues/risk log; verify design intent and quality expectations.

Ensure timely completion of closeout documents and requirements.

Provide daily/weekly oversight of trades to verify installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, and owner requirements.

Enforce coordination plans and maintainability standards.

Reporting, Communications & Client Experience

Provide concise, regular leadership updates on progress, blockers, risks, and priorities.

Curate owner-facing narratives, visuals, and KPIs leveraging the reporting structure (schedule, cost, RFIs, issues, photos).

Maintain and grow client relationships; ensure client satisfaction through clear, timely, and professional communications.