Design Lead / Design Manager – Highway P3 Projects

Job Description

Design Lead / Design Manager – Highway P3 / DBFOM Projects (Miami)

VVA Consultants is recruiting for a leading U.S. infrastructure technical advisory firm in the search for a senior Design Lead / Design Manager to support the growth of its transportation infrastructure advisory and project development activities nationwide.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a growing infrastructure technical advisory platform focused on major highway P3 / DBFOM pursuits and complex transportation infrastructure projects.
The position is based in Miami and is intended for a hands-on infrastructure professional who can progressively become a key technical and strategic extension of the firm’s leadership team in the U.S. market.

What makes this opportunity unique:

Opportunity to become a key technical and strategic leader within a growing U.S. infrastructure advisory platform, progressively acting as a trusted extension of the firm’s leadership team in the U.S. market
Direct exposure to major P3 / DBFOM pursuits and high-profile transportation infrastructure projects, working closely with developers, concessionaires, contractors, designers, and public agencies
High level of autonomy, visibility, and influence within a dynamic and entrepreneurial advisory environment, with the opportunity to help shape the firm’s long-term design and technical advisory capabilities in the United States

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and coordinate the development of conceptual designs, technical solutions, and Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) for major highway P3 / DBFOM projects across the United States
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, SPVs, CJVs, technical advisors, and major project stakeholders to ensure alignment between design, construction, operations, commercial objectives, and project requirements
Lead technical workshops, technical one-on-one meetings, executive presentations, and stakeholder coordination sessions to support strategic project objectives and effective decision-making
Lead design optimization and Value Engineering initiatives to improve constructability, efficiency, technical performance, and overall project value
Monitor the progression of design deliverables and technical submissions against project schedules and milestones, while identifying technical risks and supporting mitigation strategies throughout proposal and development phases

Education and Experience:

Minimum of ten years of progressive engineering and project management experience in large transportation infrastructure projects.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required, including the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support project pursuits and assignments
Experience with major highway P3 / DBFOM project environments in the U.S. market
Strong background in bid and final design development, including leading and managing multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience participating in DOT pursuits, proposal development, and Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) processes

Profile:

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary coordination capabilities within complex infrastructure environments
Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with the flexibility, responsiveness, and autonomy required in a growing advisory platform
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced pursuit and project environments with evolving priorities and deadlines
Strong technical judgment and ability to bridge design, construction, commercial, and delivery considerations
Confidence interacting with senior project teams, clients, contractors, designers, concessionaires, and public agencies
Willingness and availability to travel regularly across the United States
Based in Miami or willing to relocate

Location: Miami, FL

The role is expected to be primarily based in Miami, with approximately 30%-40% travel within the United States, including attendance at project offices, DOT meetings, consortium meetings, technical workshops, and infrastructure pursuits. Typical travel is expected to average approximately two trips per month, generally lasting two to three days each.

Benefits Summary
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, company holidays, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, compensation ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Final compensation will be based on individual qualifications, experience, licensure, and work location.

Schedule: Full Time

If you are a senior infrastructure professional looking to move beyond a traditional corporate engineering environment and take on broader leadership responsibilities within a growing infrastructure advisory platform, this is a unique opportunity to help shape major transportation infrastructure projects across the United States.