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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving high-performance teams through complex, mission-critical construction projects?

DLB is hiring Senior Owner's Representatives to serve as the client's voice\u2014leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing construction lifecycles, and driving high-impact builds across the Pacific Northwest. This role includes heavy regional travel, offering hands-on involvement and visibility across cutting-edge sites in Oregon and Washington.

Position Title: Senior Owner's Representative (OR)

Position Locations: Pacific Northwest (Oregon & Washington)

SALARY

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances DLB will out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Owner's Representative is responsible for managing projects in the Mission Critical sector. This position will act as the owner's liaison with multiple general contractors, design teams, engineers, site staff and transition groups from project initiation to project completion.

The Owner's Representative is responsible for all aspects of a construction project on behalf of an owner or developer. The role might require assistance with the permitting process, evaluating bid proposals, developing a construction master plan and schedule, performing site inspections, facilitating communication, monitoring safety practices, and ensuring compliance with owner's requirements, applicable laws and specifications.

The Owner's Representative will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Owner's Representative will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

DLB is dedicated to fostering long-term careers. Our typical project schedule includes 12 to 18 months on site, beginning with pre-construction activities during the bidding and contract award phases. After completing one or more projects, employees are reassigned to new opportunities\u2014ideally located as close as possible to their home base, depending on individual preferences and availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all Elements of the Project Lifecycle (40%)

+ Ensure timely and effective management and delivery of projects

+ Resource and material forecasting and coordination

+ As required by the project scope, OR may assist with development of RFPs, evaluate and negotiate bids, identify and interview qualified contractors, and provide recommendations on contract award

+ Assist with pre-construction elements including RFIs, schedules and submittals

+ Provide continuous oversight to the entire construction process, including permitting, initial ground breaking, construction phases, and punch list resolution through Certificate of Occupancy.

+ Coordinate and monitor commissioning activities and project close out

Monitor and Control Project Financials (25%)

+ Lead the project team to ensure the design, construction and implementation of projects are completed in a quality manner within the predetermined budgets, in association with a General Contractor

+ Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines

+ Develop cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing

+ Manage change order and pay application process

Manage Stakeholder (20%)

+ Primary contact for offsite owner(s) and builds effective, long-term client relationships

+ Ensure client satisfaction through active communication

+ Give work directions to internal and external project teams

Continuous Improvement and Development of Staff and Processes (10%)

+ Mentor associates and other staff members to create a learning and growing environment

+ Provide input on lower-level employee's performance and make recommendations on level changes-based on performance, knowledge and skill set

+ Contribute to organizational training and standards development

Administrative (5%)

+ Provide daily digital reporting via narrative and photographic documentation

+ Assist in project contract administration

+ Manage personal and project hours using company tools

+ Create / complete departmental reports

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

+ 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, work notifications, and protection of IT network and other equipment during construction

+ Knowledge of mission critical DC and AC power systems

+ Knowledge of telecom or data center construction project management practices

+ Skilled at resource and budget management for projects over $1m

+ 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

+ Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

+ Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

+ Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation

+ Ability to be on site a minimum of M-F during project duration and work non-traditional hours at times as mission critical work oversight requires. Nominal 45 hours per week.

+ Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

+ Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence

+ Ability to proactively and effectively communicate in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)

+ Ability to effectively communicate directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members

+ Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

+ Ability to self-manage, with strong initiative, strong leadership and critical thinking skills

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

+ Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

+ Frequently required to remain in a stationary position

+ Frequently communicating and exchanging information with clients, peers, and vendors

+ Frequently moving through office, critical facility, and other environments

+ On occasion, the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment

+ On occasion the employee will descend / ascend ladders to access equipment

+ On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

+ Heavy travel to Pacific Northwest \u2013 Oregon & Washington

+ Must be located near a major airport.

+ Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.

+ Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.

+ Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

+ B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction or related discipline.

OR

+ Two years of additional experience working as an Owner's Representative in mission critical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power facilities or similar technical construction environment in lieu of degree.

PLUS

+ Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, including at least five (5) years in Project Management roles within mission critical, power facilities or similar technical construction environments.

+ Coaching, mentoring or supervising others.

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)

+ Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation \u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.