DLB Associates

MEP Construction Manager II – Heavy Travel

DLB Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $99,750 - $120,225 per year

About the role

  • Serve as the contractor and/or owner’s primary representative with contractors, designers, trade partners, equipment manufacturers and vendors, facility operations, and AHJs; lead/participate in OAC, coordination, and readiness meetings.
  • Maintain a proactive issues/risk log; escalate schedule, cost, and technical risks with mitigation plans aligned to owner priorities.
  • Champion clear, data-driven communication (technical and non-technical) across all parties; curate owner updates and decision logs.
  • Review design criteria, drawings, and specifications, including but not limited to HVAC, power distribution, emergency generation/UPS, grounding, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, and controls for constructability, operability, and maintainability; resolve clashes early via BIM coordination.
  • Support procurement strategy for long-lead MEP equipment; verify factory documentation, submittals, and vendor plans flw down owner requirements.
  • Align QAQC and commissioning requirements in project documents so expectations are contractual and traceable.
  • Provide daily/weekly oversight of MEP and general building trades to verify installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements.
  • Enforce coordination plans and above-ceiling/MEP routing decisions; confirm access clearances, labeling, and maintainability are preserved as-built.
  • Monitor schedule interfaces and system integration sequences; initiate recovery plans when needed.
  • Coordinate development/review of MEP-critical MOPs (energization, generator/HVAC tie-ins, shutdown windows), ensuring protection of live environments and compliance with owner/site policies.
  • Reinforce HSE policies (e.g., NFPA 70E, LOTO) and confirm pre-energization prerequisites and settings management are satisfied by the delivery team.
  • Oversee the full commissioning process from L1 through L5, ensuring all systems are tested, documented, and accepted per owner requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Commissioning Authority/Program on scope handoffs, tagging/progress reporting, and Cx schedule alignment.
  • Ensure pre-functional checklists, startup prerequisites, vendor O&M, settings, and test reports are complete and organized.
  • Maintain a punch list and/or action item tracker through closure and drive resolution of commissioning issues.
  • Support integrated systems testing and final acceptance procedures, ensuring all commissioning documentation is archived for turnover.
  • Maintain field document control for drawings, RFIs, submittals, test/inspection records, equipment lists, and change orders; produce concise owner reports with schedule/cost/quality status and decisions required.
  • Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity.
  • Promote a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology to optimize performance and scalability.

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management
  • Ability to leverage AI, data analytics and emerging technologies to streamline commissioning workflows and drive innovation
  • Clear, concise communication (technical and non-technical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce commissioning standards across multiple stakeholders
  • Candidate must be willing to work on remote projects for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE/LOTO policies.
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 & Tools
commissioning processesHVAC systemspower distributionemergency generationplumbing systemsfire protection systemsBIM coordinationdata analyticsworkflow automationdigital platforms
Soft Skills
clear communicationorganizationfile managementproblem-solvingstakeholder managementinnovationcontinuous improvementteam collaborationleadershiprisk management
Certifications
NFPA 70EOSHA training