Design Build Project Manager

About the role

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure. We are seeking a market leader to advance collaborative delivery across our East region (Eastern Seaboard VT-GA). The Design Build Project Manager role combines client service leadership with pursuit and project execution support, helping public owners deliver best‑value municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of Carollo's East Coast Collaborative Delivery (Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, P3) strategy with both sales and project execution responsibilities
• Work closely with Design-Build Technical Practice team in guiding pursuits and project execution in the region
• Contribute intellectual leadership on DB and P3 best practice to strengthen the Carollo Design-Build Technical Practice
• Actively participate in pre-marketing and positioning for competitive procurements with Owners and contractors
• Cultivate existing and new regional contractor relationships
• Support pursuit strategy and proposal development/preparation as part of the Client Service team for collaborative delivery clients
• Lead the identification, vetting and risk management for subcontractors and sub-consultants
• Lead commercial terms review and assessment with Risk Management (prime contacts, teaming agreements, subcontractor agreements, etc.)
• Support Carollo industry leadership through participation in relevant industry organizations such as WDBC, DBIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, construction management, or related field of study
• 15+ years of experience engaged in project execution and marketing for water-wastewater and infrastructure projects
• 5+ years of hands-on project experience on design build and P3 delivery methods
• Well-networked in the water collaborative delivery space, with demonstrated industry organization roles
• Familiarity with East region DB and P3 regulatory and procurement environments (New England, Liberty Northeast/NYC Metro, Mid‑Atlantic, Southeast)
• Well-versed in contract negotiations with Owners, DB General Contractors and DB Design Subcontractors
• Proven team leader with excellent communication skills
• An understanding of how technology is changing the collaborative delivery sector with eagerness and curiosity about harnessing tech for greater efficiency in this sector

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as a PE, PMP, or CMAA
• Designated Design Build Professional accreditation by the DBIA

Pay

$170,000 to $230,000 annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents
• Free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) company contribution matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, and employee referral bonuses
• Compensatory time for exempt employees
• Flexible work arrangements may also be available