DLB Associates
Design Program Manager
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 7h ago · Found 7h ago
First listed today.
Salary
Not stated
Location
United States only
Timezone
US East
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Design
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $115k–$215k a year, a typical range taken from 61 mid-level design roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote (United States)"
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- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
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: Program Manager
Position Location : Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
Job Summary
The Program Manager is a strategic position accountable for leading all aspects of a collection of projects (i.e. Program). This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other trades on mission critical projects and other department initiatives as required.
On a per project basis, the role may include managing the design and construction administration phases of projects either directly, or through direction provided to Project Managers. These duties may include performing site visits, leading, and representing DLB in client meetings, coordinating with internal and external members, and general project overhead tasks.
The Program Manager will be self-directed on day-to-day work and independently performs most responsibilities. Will lead project teams of complex scope and broader programs. Will coordinate activities of other personnel. Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
The Program Manager will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Manage all Elements of Routine and Complex Projects (40%)
Drive project design from inception (site acquisition) through design and construction with a high-level focus on Client Standards and overall application across multiple projects.
Develop owner project requirements (OPR) and initial space planning efforts / schematic design
Schedule and sometimes represent DLB at site visits including existing condition surveys and punchlists
Coordinate between internal design trades and external team members
Manage directly or oversee DLB Project Managers to manage the construction administration phase of projects including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and change order reviews
Coordinate and support resource forecasting across the design program
Develop, manage and monitor project schedules
Participate in, schedule, and / or lead project meetings with internal and external teams
Coordinate / perform QA / QC plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
Oversee / coordinate internal team member activities
Oversee cost and time schedules for proposed work with the aid of team leaders. Assign and schedule duties to project team members.
Monitor and Control Project Financials (15%)
Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization and maintain overall accountability for the profitability of the project
Requirements
- ·Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
- ·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 the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings or other structures
- ·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
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)
- ·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
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at DLB Associates, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (US East).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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