Senior MEP Construction Manager I(Heavy Travel)

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: Senior MEP 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. This position will be Texas based.

Job Summary

The Senior MEP Construction Manager I (Senior MCMI) serves as a senior technical leader and the contractor and/or owner’s primary point-of-contact and onsite advocate throughout all project phases - from pre-construction through turnover and closeout. 

This position ensures that the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and supporting building systems are strategically planned, designed, procured, installed, integrated, commissioned, and documented to meet or exceed the owner’s requirements for scope, schedule, budget, operability, reliability, and maintainability.

The Senior MCMI 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 Senior MCMI will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Translate organizational strategy and client objectives into actionable tactical plans that drive project success.

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams through all phases of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Mentor and develop junior construction managers and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Anticipate and resolve complex issues using professional judgment and creative problem-solving to achieve company objectives.

Owner Advocacy & Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary interface for executive-level client communications, project status reviews, and issue resolution.

• Guide clients through technical and operational decisions, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk considerations.

• Align project delivery with long-term owner operations and maintenance strategies.

Design & Pre-Construction

• Direct constructability and design reviews for mission-critical MEP systems, applying broad experience to anticipate integration risks and schedule constraints.

• Develop procurement strategies for major equipment and subcontractors; verify vendor performance and compliance with owner requirements.

• Integrate QA/QC and commissioning expectations into contract documents and project milestones.

Construction Execution &a