Design Build Manager

STV Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Design Build Project Manager to oversee complex building design projects from prelim design to construction completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, coordination among internal teams and external consultants, and staff mentorship.

Role requires a CA-licensed PE or Registered Architect with 15+ years in design, including leading Design Build efforts, and proficiency with BIM, CAD, and Bluebeam. Public sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline) or Architecture.
• Active California-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• 15+ years in design, including leading projects from conceptual design through construction within the past 10 years.
• Proven track record of managing Design Build projects with $5MM in fee+.
• Working knowledge of industry standard digital delivery tools like BIM, CAD, Bluebeam etc
• Experience within transportation, civic or public sector projects required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from contract negotiation through final design, construction documentation, and construction support.
• Coordinate internal interdisciplinary teams (architectural, MEP, structural) and external consultants.
• Maintain budget, schedule, scope, and quality oversight for projects.
• Support public outreach and act as liaison with agencies, municipalities, and utilities.
• Oversee shop drawing reviews, construction schedule monitoring, and change order plan development.
• Assist in business development, RFP responses, and cultivating client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to studio leadership.

Skills

BIM

CAD

Bluebeam

Leadership

Budget control

Schedule control

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering or architecture)

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

STV is currently looking for a Design Build Project Manager to join our Buildings team in our Los Angeles, CA location. About STV STV is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, engineering, planning, and program management services. For more than 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative solutions that shape communities and improve the quality of life. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, integrity, and a commitment to client success. STV’s Buildings group partners with major national, regional and local clients to design and deliver impactful, sustainable, and resilient buildings and places across the nation. From complex transit projects to community-focused buildings that help our cities run, we combine cutting‑edge technology with deep local expertise to meet the region’s most critical infrastructure needs. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.

Job Description

As a Design Build Manager, you’ll serve as the lead for complex building design projects that follow the Design Build method of project delivery —managing the full project lifecycle from preliminary design through construction completion. You will work closely with our Design Build Contractor partner, including overseeing budgets, schedules, QA/QC, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and staff mentorship, ensuring design, etc. meet project requirements.

What You’ll do

• Full project lifecycle oversight: Lead projects from contract negotiation, preliminary design and engineering through final design, construction documentation, and construction support.
• Complex technical coordination: Manage internal interdisciplinary teams covering architectural, MEP and structural design, and external consultants’ coordination.
• Budget & schedule control: Maintain overall accountability for budget, schedule, scope, and quality on project.
• Public involvement & stakeholder engagement: Support public outreach efforts and serve as primary liaison with agencies, municipalities, and utilities.
• Construction phase services support: Oversee shop drawing reviews, construction schedule monitoring, and change order plan development.
• Business development: Support RFP responses and cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Mentorship & leadership: Develop junior staff, foster technical innovation, and contribute to studio leadership.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (any of the disciplines) or Architecture.
• Licensure: Active California-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• Experience: 15+ years in design, including leading projects from conceptual design through construction within the past 10 years.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing Design Build projects with $5MM in fee+.
• Technical proficiency: Working knowledge of industry standard digital delivery tools like BIM, CAD, Bluebeam etc
• Leadership skills: Proven track record in budget/schedule control, technical coordination, communication, negotiation, and project oversight.
• Experience within transportation, civic or public sector projects required.

Compensation Range

$196,118.41 - $224,135.33

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.