Design Build Manager

STV Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 196,118 - 224,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Job summary

STV Inc. is seeking a Design Build Manager in Los Angeles, CA, to oversee complex building design projects through the entire project lifecycle. This role includes leading project efforts, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring quality across interdisciplinary teams while engaging with public stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in design, hold an active California Professional Engineer or Architect license, and have a proven track record managing Design Build projects above $5MM.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in design, including leading projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Active California-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• Proven track record in managing Design Build projects with fees over $5MM.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from contract negotiation through construction completion.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams covering architectural, MEP and structural design.
• Maintain accountability for budget, schedule, scope, and quality on projects.
• Support public outreach efforts as primary liaison with agencies.
• Oversee shop drawing reviews and manage change orders.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Coordination

Leadership

Communication

BIM

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

BIM

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

## Design Build ManagerApplylocations: South Flower Street, Los Angeles, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR5688STV is currently looking for a Design Build Project Manager to join our Buildings team in our Los Angeles, CA location.About STVSTV 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 DescriptionAs 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 requiredCompensation 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 MembershipsSTV 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.