Senior Project Manager - Alternative Delievery

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next.

At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Our Boston office is seeking an Alternative Delivery Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure programs using Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR procurements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive project success from procurement through design and construction. This position offers the opportunity to deliver some of New England's most significant infrastructure projects while helping expand Mott MacDonald's Alternative Delivery practice and grow client relationships across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex infrastructure projects using alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR.
• Advise clients on project delivery strategies and procurement approaches.
• Develop and support procurement packages, contract documents, delivery method analyses, and related technical documentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through project delivery.
• Establish and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, risks, and resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead workshops, project meetings, and stakeholder presentations to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
• Manage project quality, compliance, controls, contracts, and execution.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and technical specialists to optimize project performance and achieve client objectives.
• Lead or support strategic pursuits and capture activities, including positioning, proposal development, interviews, and negotiations for alternative delivery opportunities.
• Serve as Project Manager, Owner’s Project Manager on important alternative delivery projects and programs.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients to support continued growth of the practice.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support repeat business, long-term partnerships, and successful project delivery.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent professional credentials are preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of progressively responsible experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, construction or capital programs.
• Demonstrated success leading projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and/or Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Established relationships with public and private sector clients within New England transportation, transit, water, wastewater, aviation and infrastructure markets are preferred.
• Experience leading collaborative project delivery environments and fostering integrated owner, designer, and contractor teams to achieve program objectives.
• Strong understanding of alternative delivery procurement, commercial management, project controls, risk management, contract administration, and project execution.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and performance metrics for large infrastructure projects and programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients, contractors, executive leadership, and technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development activities, including client engagement, capture planning, proposal development, and interviews.
• Experience with transportation, transit, bridge, tunnel, water, or other major infrastructure programs is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for growth and development, and a supportive work environment that values creativity, collaboration and excellence. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation and commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $149000 - $182000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Location(s):

Boston, MA, US Westwood, MA, US

Contract Type: Regular (US only)

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 17616

Recruiter Contact: Leigha Tipley