Design-Build Project Manager – Water & Infrastructure

Conrad Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan with match

Life and disability insurance

Bonuses

Employee assistance

Flexible working

Job summary

Conrad Consulting is seeking a Design-Build Project Manager for Water & Infrastructure to lead delivery across the Eastern United States, including Central NJ or NYC. You will drive regional growth, manage client relationships, and guide complex municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects using DB, Progressive DB, and P3 methods.

Key requirements include a 15+ year track record in infra delivery and BD, DB/P3 experience, industry connections, and relevant certifications (PE, PMP, CCM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure project delivery and business development.
• At least 5 years of direct experience with Design-Build and/or P3 projects.
• Established industry network within the collaborative infrastructure delivery sector.
• Knowledge of regional procurement processes and regulatory requirements across the Eastern United States.
• Experience negotiating contracts with public owners, contractors, and design subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• PE licence, PMP or CCM certification, or DBIA Designated Design-Build Professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional strategies for Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and P3 project delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public-sector clients, contractors, and industry partners.
• Support business development, market positioning, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership throughout project planning and execution.
• Identify and manage subcontractor risks and support contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and professional associations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Project delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PE license

PMP

CCM

DBIA Designated Design-Build Professional

Job description

Design-Build Project Manager – Water & Infrastructure - Central NJ OR NYC

Job Description

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Design-Build Project Manager to lead and expand collaborative project delivery across the Eastern United States. This senior role focuses on business development, client relationships, and project execution within the municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will help drive regional growth, develop strategic industry partnerships, and support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects using Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Public-Private Partnership (P3) methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional strategies for Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and P3 project delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public-sector clients, contractors, and industry partners.
• Support business development, market positioning, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership throughout project planning and execution.
• Identify and manage subcontractor risks and support contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and professional associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure project delivery and business development.
• At least 5 years of direct experience with Design-Build and/or P3 projects.
• Established industry network within the collaborative infrastructure delivery sector.
• Knowledge of regional procurement processes and regulatory requirements across the Eastern United States.
• Experience negotiating contracts with public owners, contractors, and design subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• PE licence, PMP or CCM certification, or DBIA Designated Design-Build Professional accreditation.

Company Offers

• Salary: $170,000–$230,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and healthcare benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Performance-based and discretionary bonuses, subject to eligibility.
• Employee assistance, caregiver support, and wellbeing programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements, where available.