Design Build Project Manager

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies with a primary focus on Alternative Delivery procurement projects such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction management at risk (CMAR) and Public-private partnerships (P3). 

The Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM) is responsible for the successful delivery of complex transportation and civil infrastructure projects under the Design-Build (DB) delivery method. This role leads the integration of design and construction processes, oversees cost, schedule, quality, and risk management, and ensures alignment among internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and the client. The DBPM is a key driver of project strategy and execution, from procurement through final acceptance.

Job Summary:

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Lead or support proposal development, including scope review, scheduling, cost development, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with designers and estimators during the pursuit phase to develop competitive technical and price proposals.
• Manage design-builder teaming arrangements, including contracts, MOUs, and partner coordination.

Design Management

• Direct and manage the design team (internal or external), ensuring timely submittals that meet contract, quality, and constructability standards.
• Ensure design progresses in alignment with the project schedule and construction sequencing.
• Facilitate constructability reviews and design coordination workshops with field staff.
• Manage design changes, RFIs, ATCs, VE proposals, and owner-directed revisions.

Construction Execution

• Provide overall leadership for construction execution and phasing consistent with the approved design.
• Work with construction superintendents, field engineers, and subcontractors to deliver work in accordance with plans, specs, and safety standards.
• Resolve field issues related to design intent, unforeseen conditions, or changed conditions.

Project Controls

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow forecasts, schedules, and risk registers.
• Track and report project performance metrics (schedule, cost, earned value, etc.).
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client/owner (e.g., DOT), design partners, and major subcontractors.
• Lead internal and external progress meetings, design coordination calls, and partnering sessions.
• Communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all design and construction activities comply with contract requirements, permits, and applicable codes.
• Maintain project documentation, change orders, and quality/safety records.
• Coordinate with legal and risk teams on claims, insurance, and contract administration.

Requirements:

• 10 years of related work experience in alternative delivery projects with progressively increased responsibility and management training and experience.
• Must have the experience and capacity to deliver large scale, highly important infrastructure construction projects involving complex challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good relationships and partnerships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and construction partners required.
• Willingness to travel as needed for projects is required.
• Experience and good relationship working with state DOTs is highly valuable.
• Alternative Delivery experience in large projects (>$100M), such as DB, CMGC, Progressive DB, and P3.
• Knowledge related to design development
• Knowledge of means and methods of construction
• Knowledge related to performing construction estimating and HCSS