Senior Design-Build Project Leader | Transit & Public Works

STV Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

EAP

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Design Build Project Manager to lead large transit and public projects through the full lifecycle, from contract development to final design and construction support. You will coordinate with design-build partners, manage budgets and schedules, ensure QA/QC, and engage stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in architecture/project management, RA licensure, and DBIA certification, with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) with active licensure.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible architectural and project management experience; 20+ years preferred.
• DBIA Designated Design-Build Professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex architecture and multidisciplinary projects from preliminary design through construction completion.
• Serve as a primary client contact and maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Manage architectural, structural, civil, MEP, fire protection, transportation systems, and specialty consultant teams.
• Lead projects delivered through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR/CMGC, or similar methods, with contractor partners.
• Manage project fees, staffing, schedules, consultant costs, scope changes, contractual requirements, and project risks.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, design clarifications, change management, and coordination with contractors during construction.
• Support pursuits, proposals, interviews, and client development while mentoring project architects and staff.”],
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• COMPANY NAME: STV IncorporatedKEY POINTS: Project leadership, client management, multidisciplinary coordination, design-build methods, budget/schedule oversight
• <p>STV is seeking a Senior Design Build Project Manager to join our Washington, DC Buildings team and lead major transit, transportation, and complex public projects. You will manage the full project lifecycle from contract development through final design, construction documentation, and construction support, coordinating with a Design Build partner and overseeing budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>The role demands extensive experience with public transportation projects, design-build delivery, and large multidisciplinary teams, with WMATA/Amtrak exposure preferred. Compensation range is listed, along with comprehensive benefits; a strong leadership track and commitment to mentorship are essential for success.</p>
• fulltime
• on site
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• [{
• Health insurance
• 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
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Alternative delivery

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentorship

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

STV Incorporated in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Design Build Project Manager to lead large transit and public projects through the full lifecycle, from contract development to final design and construction support. You will coordinate with design-build partners, manage budgets and schedules, ensure QA/QC, and engage stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in architecture/project management, RA licensure, and DBIA certification, with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.