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Design Build Project Manager

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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
  • On-site and field experience on civil projects
  • Knowledge and experience with scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project and/or P-6)

Additional Preferences:

  • DBIA Certification
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one state, with the ability to obtain registration in other states

Other Conditions:

  • This permanent staff role is based in Virginia Beach, VA (relocation will be provided).
  • The remuneration package will be attractive and commensurate with the candidate's experience and skills.
  • Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Physical Demands (In Office):

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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