Design-Build Sr. Project Manager

STV•Empire State Building, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a senior project leader, you will lead end-to-end Design-Build delivery — from capture strategy and preliminary design through construction completion. You will guide integrated, multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions. You will own project performance — overseeing budget, schedule, scope, risk, and quality outcomes. You will serve as the executive client interface , building trusted partnerships with agency leadership, municipalities, and key stakeholders. You will collaborate with contractors and joint venture partners to drive seamless, aligned execution. You will shape winning pursuits through capture planning, strategy, and proposal leadership. You will oversee construction-phase strategy , including schedule management, change navigation, and QA/QC excellence. You will champion safety, innovation, and digital delivery , elevating how projects are delivered.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

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