Design-Build Project Manager (A/E Buildings Group)

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks a seasoned Design-Build Project Manager for large-scale projects in the New York City Metro. Based in NYC, you will lead complex DB programs from pursuit through construction, coordinating with agencies, contractors, and executives to deliver high-impact infrastructure.

The role requires a NY license (PE/RA), 20+ years of experience, and success leading DB projects with substantial teams and revenue. Strong client management and JV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required or equivalent.
• Active New York PE or RA license.
• 20+ years of experience with recent project leadership from design through construction.
• Experience leading Design-Build projects with $20M+ in fee revenue and large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Design-Build project delivery from pursuit through construction.
• Provide strategic project leadership across integrated teams (architecture, structural, MEP).
• Own commercial performance: budget, schedule, scope, risk, quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentorship

Design-Build delivery

Pursuit & proposal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BIM

PM software

MS Office

Job description

STV is hiring a Design-Build Project Manager to lead large scale complex Design-Build projects across the New York City Metro. Your New Role STV is hiring a Design Build Project Manager in New York City (Empire State Building) within our Buildings group. In this senior project leadership role, you will lead large-scale, complex Design-Build projects from pursuit through construction—partnering with contractors, agencies, and executive stakeholders to deliver resilient, high-impact infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end Design-Build project delivery, from pursuit and preliminary design through construction completion
• Provide strategic project leadership across integrated, multidisciplinary teams (architecture, structural, MEP)
• Own commercial performance, including budget, schedule, scope, risk, and quality outcomes
• Serve as primary client executive interface, engaging with agency leadership, municipalities, and key stakeholders
• Partner closely with contractors and joint venture teams to drive aligned project execution
• Lead pursuit strategy, capture planning, and proposal development, contributing to winning major DB contracts
• Oversee construction-phase delivery, including schedule oversight, change strategy, and QA/QC compliance
• Champion safety, innovation, and digital delivery practices across projects
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams of 70+, building the next generation of design build leaders

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (Master’s preferred)
• Active New York PE or RA license
• 20+ years of experience, including recent project leadership from design through construction delivery.
• Proven success leading Design-Build projects with $20M+ in fee revenue as the Projects Leader coordinating large teams of 70+ staff
• Demonstrated expertise in project leadership, including budget, schedule, risk, and client management.
• Experience working in contractor-led, joint venture, or integrated Design-Build environments

Nice-to-Haves

• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) certification
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (Progressive DB, CM/GC, P3)
• Track record of winning and delivering major Design-Build pursuits
• Strong understanding of commercial management, contract risk, and procurement strategies
• Familiarity with NY/NJ agency clients (NYSDOT, MTA, Port Authority, NJDOT, Amtrak)
• Experience leveraging digital delivery, BIM, and advanced design technologies
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Ready to Make a Difference? This is more than a project role—it’s an opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility Design-Build programs and shape the future of infrastructure delivery.

Compensation Range

$204,645.30 - $233,880.34

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.

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.

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.