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DLB Associates

MEP and data-center engineering consulting

BAS Technical Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$104.7k - $130.5k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteApproximately 10% travel to client sites, partner offices, or company events across the U.S.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of open-source protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.
  • Advanced knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions.
  • Advanced knowledge of typical data center control redundancy strategies.
  • Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in construction of mission-critical or commercial buildings or other structures.
  • Advanced skill using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Advanced skill using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and organizational skills for file management.
  • Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
  • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a distraction-free workspace.
  • Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
  • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
  • Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively in oral and written form.
  • Ability to communicate directly with clients and at times serve as the primary point of client contact.
  • Ability to work as a team member and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A B.A. or B.S. degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in BAS controls systems engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee subconsultant scopes of work, including the development, review, and coordination of Statements of Objectives, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Ensure subconsultant deliverables are complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements, organizational standards, and applicable codes and regulations using the DLB quality assurance and quality control process.
  • Coordinate with project teams and external partners to monitor scope compliance, maintain quality expectations, and support timely delivery of design and documentation packages.
  • Create and manage project deliverables, including design drawings, sequences of operations, and specifications.
  • Assist in developing engineering drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, including floor plan drawings, system architecture diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and control panel diagrams.
  • Coordinate items with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades that affect building automation systems.
  • Identify potential project scope changes and help develop strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
  • Manage project deliverables when not serving as the lead design engineer.
  • Develop, document, and maintain building automation system and electrical power management system production standards with the building information modeling team.
  • Develop, document, and maintain building automation system and electrical power management system specification sections.
  • Review existing standards regularly to ensure they align with customer needs, DLB graphics standards, and industry innovations.
  • Provide training, guidance, and support to staff regarding standards implementation and compliance.
  • Work with outsource partners' standards and training staff to ensure compliance on all projects.
  • Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team.
  • Manage and review shop drawings and submittals.
  • Manage, review, and respond to requests for information.
  • Manage and review punch lists and project close-out documents.
  • Assist with and manage onsite building automation system engineering audits and feasibility studies.
  • Assist with and manage building automation system engineering surveys for retrofit projects.
  • Prepare and oversee development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Create and complete departmental reports.
  • Administer project contracts.
  • Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate continuous learning by seeking technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
  • Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, supporting integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.
  • Travel approximately 10% to client sites, partner offices, or company events across the United States.

About the company

DLB Associates is an MEP and technology consulting firm that focuses on data centers and mission-critical facilities. It provides engineering design and advisory services for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems to optimize performance and reliability in built environments across domestic and global projects. The company works by assessing client needs, designing optimized systems, and guiding project delivery to ensure efficient, reliable operations for critical facilities. It differentiates itself through specialization in data centers and mission-critical work paired with strong client-focused service leadership and global project experience. Its goal is to deliver practical, reliable engineering solutions that help clients achieve uptime, energy efficiency, and scalable resilience for their critical infrastructure.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Eatontown, New Jersey

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Accenture closed the acquisition on 2026-01-22, signaling immediate strategic commitment.
  • Accenture Construct launched on 2026-09-23, creating more cross-sell demand for DLB.
  • Hiring remains active in 2026, showing demand for commissioning and construction talent.

What critics are saying

  • Accenture now controls 65%; DLB's autonomy erodes after integration in 2026.
  • AECOM, Jacobs, and WSP now target the same owner-side data-center contracts.
  • If hyperscale AI capex slows in 2027, DLB's growth story collapses.

What makes DLB Associates unique

  • 2026-01-22 Accenture bought 65% of DLB, validating its data-center niche.
  • DLB spans site selection, design engineering, commissioning, and energy optimization end-to-end.
  • DLB's 620-person team plugs directly into Accenture's global Industry X delivery engine.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Data Centre Magazine
Dec 17th, 2025
Why Accenture Buying DLB Stake Boosts Data Centre Builds

Why Accenture buying DLB stake boosts data centre builds. Accenture will acquire 65% of DLB Associates to expand end-to-end data centre development capabilities as AI demand accelerates Accenture has agreed to acquire a majority stake in DLB Associates (DLB), strengthening its ability to deliver end-to-end data centre development services as hyperscalers and cloud providers race to deploy AI-ready infrastructure. The transaction will see Accenture take a 65% stake in the US-based data centre engineering and consulting firm, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The move is aimed squarely at addressing growing infrastructure constraints faced by technology companies as demand for AI-enabled compute continues to rise. Accenture says the acquisition will expand its capital projects capabilities, allowing it to support clients from early site selection through to engineering, construction and operational optimisation. Founded in 1980, DLB has built a reputation as a specialist in data centre site selection, due diligence, design engineering, commissioning, construction quality management and energy optimisation. The firm works with hyperscalers, emerging hyperscalers, neo-cloud providers and colocation operators, helping them bring facilities online at pace while meeting technical and operational requirements. Expanding end-to-end data centre delivery. Upon completion of the transaction, DLB's approximately 620 employees will join Accenture's Industry X practice, augmenting its infrastructure and capital projects capabilities. DLB will continue to be led by David Quirk and Neil Chauhan, with the firm's expertise integrated into Accenture's broader global delivery model. "As AI-driven demand for data center capacity accelerates, our clients increasingly face infrastructure constraints that impact their core value chains," says Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture. "Along with DLB's deep expertise, Accenture will offer an end-to-end capability from the earliest stages of conceptual design and strategic site development through to advanced engineering, rapid deployment, and operational performance. This approach will ensure our clients can meet the ever-increasing demands of AI with speed, scale and reliability." DLB's work spans the full data centre lifecycle, from early planning and feasibility through to commissioning and operational readiness. The company has also played a role in shaping industry standards, including co-founding the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Technical Committee TC9.9, which focuses on mission-critical data centre infrastructure. Meeting hyperscale and AI-driven demand. DLB's leadership says the partnership reflects the scale and urgency now shaping the data centre sector, particularly as AI workloads drive higher density facilities and compressed build timelines. "The data centre industry is experiencing significant growth amid an unprecedented push for scaling and DLB is at the forefront of helping clients quickly navigate every stage of the development lifecycle," says David Quirk, CEO of DLB. "We selected Accenture to unleash our ability to match that scale and help support clients through value creation and joint ideation for next-generation AI data centre - at pace." Neil Chauhan, Chief Innovation Officer at DLB, points to the pace of deployment now expected by cloud and colocation operators. "We are experiencing accelerating momentum in the data centre industry," he explains. "Fueled by the promise of an AI-driven future, there is a collective focus and urgency to quickly provide and deploy compute at scale. "Together DLB and Accenture will be well positioned to deliver on the ambitious build programs of hyperscalers, emerging hyperscalers, neo-clouds and colocation providers." Capital projects become a strategic focus. For Accenture, the acquisition sits within a broader strategy to expand its infrastructure and capital projects services, including data centre development. The company has made a series of acquisitions since 2023 to build regional and technical depth across planning, construction management and programme delivery. "We are entering a new era where companies need AI-ready infrastructure that's built rapidly, efficiently, reliably and at scale," says Manish Sharma, Chief Strategy and Services Officer at Accenture. "Its clients are facing challenges as they execute on their scale ambitions and look to Data Centre Magazine to help them with site planning and selection, managing staffing shortages, ensuring sustainability, and protecting against cybersecurity risks. "By pairing DLB's data centre services expertise with Accenture's global reach and strengths across supply chain, procurement, construction management and technology, we plan to address client demand for more value and innovation." DLB will expand Accenture's data centre footprint in the Americas, complementing previous acquisitions across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The transaction terms were not disclosed, and closing is expected following regulatory review.