DLB Associates

Design Construction Manager II

DLB Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • The Design Construction Manager II (DCMII) acts as the contractor and/or owner’s representative across the design and construction administration phases, ensuring the project’s scope, schedule, budget, quality, operability, and compliance objectives are met.
  • This role integrates Owner’s Representative and Design Management responsibilities with specialized coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and operations stakeholders.
  • The DCMII drives the design process from schematic design through record drawings, while providing structured reporting, risk management, and decision support to the owner.
  • Operating with a high degree of independence and receiving limited day-to-day direction, the DCMII manages projects of complex scope in mission-critical environments.
  • The DCMII 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 DCMII will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline OR Two years of hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure PLUS Minimum of five years of additional related experience
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
  • 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 and work notifications.
  • Skilled in clear, concise communication with both technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients.
  • Skilled in managing schedule inputs and enforcing quality standards across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore.
  • Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
  • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
  • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
  • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementconstruction procedureselectrical systemsmechanical systemscontrols systemsMethod of Procedure (MOP)attention to detailrisk managementdecision supportschedule management
Soft skills
clear communicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationindependenceability to work under pressureanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementclient representationadaptability