Construction Manager I

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 I **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. **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 Construction Manager I (CMI) supports the contractor and/or owner’s representative throughout all phases of a construction project, helping to ensure that the project’s scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and compliance objectives are met. This role assists with Owner’s Representative and Construction Management responsibilities, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and operations stakeholders. The CMI contributes to the construction process from pre-construction through turnover and closeout, supporting structured reporting, risk management, and decision-making. The CMI will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects, tasks or assignments. May work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. May serve as lead on routine projects, tasks or assignments of limited scope. The CMI will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Support the administration of contracts and assist with project and coordination meetings. - Collaborate with subject matter experts and project partners to track and help resolve issues. - Assist in managing project progression from design through as-built by reviewing, monitoring, and documenting deliverables. - Support adherence to budget, schedule, and contract requirements while maintaining alignment with owner standards and program objectives. - Track project budget and schedule status, identify potential impacts, and assist in developing recommended solutions. - Participate in contract administration activities, including bid/evaluation support and preconstruction planning. - Support construction administration by tracking submittals, RFI responses, and field documentation. - Maintain and issue risk log; assist in verifying that work aligns with design intent and quality expectations. - Assist in the completion and tracking of closeout documents and requirements. - Provide field presence to observe progress and verify that installations meet drawings, specifications, and owner standards. - Support coordination efforts to promote constructability, maintainability, and compliance. - Prepare and maintain regular progress reports, identifying key updates, challenges, and priorities. - Support the creation of owner-facing materials, visuals, and key metrics using established reporting tools and templates. - Contribute to effective communication with internal teams, contractors, and clients through clear and timely updates. - Support client engagement efforts and represent the company professionally in all interactions. - Assist in preparing materials for proposals, presentations, and interviews. - Support program-level initiatives and help identify opportunities for process improvement and client support. - Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output…