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.
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Position Title: Engineering AnalysisProject Manager
Position Location: Remote - workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States
Salary
DLB recognizes salary ranges from jobboardsdo not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JobSummary
The Engineering Analysis Project Manager is accountable for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering analysis efforts across multiple technical domains, with primary emphasis on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Co-Simulation workflows, and Power Systems Studies (PSS/SKM).This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with theowner, designers, contractors,subcontractorsand other trades on projects in mission critical environments.
This role serves as the central coordination point between analysis teams, design teams, project managers, and clients to ensure analysis scopes are clearly defined, schedules are met, deliverables are consistent, and financial performance is tracked.The role will includemanagingtheanalysis anddesign phases of projects including leading andrepresentingDLB in client meetings, coordinating with internal and external members, and general project overhead tasks.
TheEngineering AnalysisProjectManager willreceive limiteddirectionon day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute andassistproject leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
TheEngineering AnalysisProjectManager will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Analysis Project Setup & Planning(20%)
- Establish analysis execution plans aligned with major project milestones and design deliverables
- Lead pre-design activities including project initiation, kickoff, and RFIs
- ReviewOwner Project Requirements (OPR) to inform analysis scope during schematic and early design phases
- Develop andmaintainanalysis schedules, including multi-phase and multi-discipline efforts
- Assign and schedule duties to analysis team members
- Coordinatewith technical leads tovalidatelevel of effort, assumptions, exclusions, and execution strategy
Proposal Development & Pre-Contract Support (15%)
- Define analysis scope, assumptions, schedules, and deliverables in coordination with technical trade leads and project PMs
- Prepare first-draft proposals for analysis scopes using established templates
- Develop cost and time schedules for proposed work with input from the project team
- Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award
- Support presentations and pursuit-related technical narratives as needed
Project Execution, Coordination & Delivery Management (30%)
- Act as primary liaison between analysis teams, design, project PMs, and clients
- Coordinate resourcing across multiple analysis teams and concurrent projects
- Develop, manage, and continuouslymonitoranalysis schedules
- Host andfacilitaterecurring analysis coordination meetings
- Lead project meetings when analysis drives scope, risk, or schedule
- Oversee and coordinate subconsultant analysis activities
- Consolidatemeeting notes, decisions, action items, and follow-ups
- Proactively escalate scope, schedule, resourcing, or technical risks
QA/QC, Standards & Internal Organization (15%)
- Coordinate and perform QA/QC reviews on reports and analysis deliverables
- Review and assemble Input Summary documentation prior to analysis
- Ensure consistency, clarity, and technical defensibility across all analysis outputs
- Maintain standardized reporting approaches across analysis types
- Maintain task trackers, action logs, decision registers, and background coordination items
Financial Management & Risk Control (10%)
- Track analysis fees,costutilization, and project-level profitability
- Monitor and report cloud-based solver usage and othercompute-related costs
- Coordinate change management when analysis scope evolves
- Prepare, forecast, andmonitorbudgets, margins, bill rates, andutilization
- Communicate with clientsregardingadditionalfees and change orders
- Identifyfinancial and schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop cost schedules and schedules of value for progress billing
Client Relationship & Business Support (5%)
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients through clear, consistent communication
- Serve as primary analysis contact for select clients as appropriate
- Support identification ofadditionalanalysis opportunities tied to active work
Administrative & Internal Reporting (5%)
- Review and distribute required reporting
- Manage project contract administration tasks
- Track project hours using companysoftware
- Complete required departmental and internal reports
- Support growth and hiring for expanded analysisdemand
Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency
- Identifyopportunities 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.
- Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls.
- 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 tooptimizeperformance and scalability.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements (Intermediatelevel for all the following)
- Technical aptitude sufficient to understand and manage CFD,hydraulic analysis,power systems, and related analysis workflows
- Directexpertisein all analysis domains is not expected
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders concurrentlyiscritical
- Demonstrated ability to learn technical concepts quickly and ask the right questions
- Experience coordinating technical teams, schedules, and deliverables
- Knowledge ofdata centerindustry trends, project management anddesignprocedures and best practices
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Skilled at managing personnel and material resources
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents,reportsand correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- 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 effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
Physical Demands
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 moving throughoffice,facilityand other environments
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 15%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees,meetingfor business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
Education / Experience
- B.A. / B.S.degree in engineering,constructionor related discipline
OR
- Two years ofadditionalexperience in related field in lieu of degree
PLUS
- Minimum offiveyears of experience in related field
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)
- 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
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
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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 – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
