This role requires demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, leading large matrixed teams, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support successful project execution. The Senior Project Manager is expected to provide strategic project leadership, mentor project team members, support business development efforts, and contribute to the growth of Power and Utilities services.
Responsibilities
Engineering Project Management
Lead engineering execution for complex transmission and substation projects from initiation through construction support.
Develop and manage project scope, engineering schedules, budgets, resource plans, deliverable matrices, and execution strategies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams including transmission line, substation physical, protection & controls, civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical, and telecommunications disciplines.
Direct engineering activities to ensure quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
Establish project priorities and provide technical and project leadership to engineering teams.
Lead interdisciplinary coordination meetings, design reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
Monitor project performance, engineering productivity, critical path activities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Client Management
Serve as the primary client point of contact for engineering execution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Lead project status meetings, executive reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
Communicate project progress, schedule, budget status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Resolve project issues and coordinate stakeholder alignment throughout project execution.
Ensure exceptional client service and client satisfaction.
Engineering Support for Procurement & Construction
Coordinate engineering support for procurement activities, including material specifications, equipment requisitions, technical evaluations, and supplier reviews.
Support development of procurement packages for major equipment and materials.
Lead engineering coordination with construction management teams to facilitate construction readiness.
Provide oversight of engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and energization activities.
Respond to RFIs, field change requests, and technical inquiries.
Project Controls & Risk Management
Manage engineering project budgets, forecasting, resource loading, and schedule performance.
Monitor project metrics, critical path schedules, and engineering productivity.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support change management processes and evaluate impacts to scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop project analyses and performance reporting for leadership and clients.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure engineering deliverables meet client requirements, company procedures, and industry standards.
Lead design quality reviews and interdisciplinary coordination checks.
Support implementation of quality management processes and corrective actions.
Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, national codes, environmental requirements, and permitting conditions.
Promote safety throughout project planning and engineering execution activities.
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Support project pursuits, proposal development, fee estimation, and scope development.
Participate in client presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
Identify opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Support strategic account growth initiatives and expansion of transmission and substation services.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in transmission, substation, power delivery, utility, or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience serving as the primary client interface for complex engineering projects.
Strong understanding of utility engineering design, construction support, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and common collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
Experience supporting EPC delivery models for utility infrastructure projects.
Experience with investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, renewable developers, or regional transmission organizations.
Demonstrated success developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), cell phone allowance, employee discount program and professional development/advancement opportunities.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional compensation will include performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.
Benefits
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Competitive Salary
Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid Life & AD&D
Company paid Disability
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company Overview
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
