Design Build Project Manager

Forget the career ladder – at STV, your career path grows around you If you’re energized by building high-performing teams, winning major pursuits, and delivering impactful projects that define communities, this is your platform. Ready to Lead at the Highest Level? If you’re prepared to bring your expertise to a firm that values impact, leadership, and innovation, we invite you to apply and experience the STV difference. STV is seeking an accomplished Design-Build Sr. Project Manager to lead some of the region’s most complex, high-profile infrastructure projects. Based in our New York City Empire State Building office, this senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive large-scale Design-Build programs from pursuit through construction—partnering with top contractors, public agencies, and executive stakeholders to deliver resilient, transformative infrastructure. Your Impact Lead end-to-end Design-Build delivery — from capture strategy and preliminary design through construction completion. Guide integrated, multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions. Own project performance — overseeing budget, schedule, scope, risk, and quality outcomes. Serve as the executive client interface, building trusted partnerships with agency leadership, municipalities, and key stakeholders. Collaborate with contractors and joint venture partners to drive seamless, aligned execution. Shape winning pursuits through capture planning, strategy, and proposal leadership. Oversee construction-phase strategy, including schedule management, change navigation, and QA/QC excellence. Champion safety, innovation, and digital delivery, elevating how projects are delivered. What You Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Active New York PE 20+ years of experience with recent leadership across design through construction Proven success leading Design-Build projects generating $20M+ in fee revenue Experience managing large, integrated teams of 70+ professionals Strong expertise in commercial management, budget control, schedule oversight, risk mitigation, and client leadership Experience within contractor-led, joint venture, or integrated Design-Build environments Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer certification Experience with alternative delivery models (DB, Progressive DB, CM/GC, P3) Demonstrated success winning and delivering major Design-Build projects Deep understanding of contract strategy, procurement, and risk allocation Established relationships with NY/NJ agency clients (NYSDOT, MTA, Port Authority, NJDOT, Amtrak) Experience leveraging digital delivery tools, and advanced design technologies Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills Why STV? At STV, you’ll lead projects that matter, programs that strengthen infrastructure, enhance resilience, and serve millions. You’ll work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, accountability, and growth. This isn’t just a project role. It’s an opportunity to influence how complex infrastructure gets delivered and to leave a lasting mark on the region. Compensation Range $259,347.58 - $288,163.97 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 Paid Holidays Back-Up Dependent Care Parental Leave 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. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr STV Incorporated