Construction Manager/Independent Site Engineer

NV5; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Independent Site Engineer to support major heavy civil transportation projects in the Fresno, California area. You will serve as the on-site client representative for the California High-Speed Rail System, providing technical leadership, construction oversight, coordination, and administration from concept to final construction.

This role offers the opportunity to impact a marquee infrastructure program while collaborating with experienced professionals delivering safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects
• Caltrans construction methods and practices, minimum of 5 years' experience
• Relevant past work experience performing field engineering tasks of increasing responsibility

Responsibilities

• Independently review and evaluate technical submittals, including construction documents, as-builts, change requests, and design variances.
• Anticipate project requirements and identify issues early enough to prevent delays.
• Coordinate with project staff to establish work plans, delegate responsibilities, and define each team member's scope of authority.
• Verify that contractor work complies with the construction contract, approved plans, specifications, related documents, and authorized amendments.
• Identify and help prevent construction defects, deficiencies, and quality issues through consistent field oversight.
• Lead coordination among the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous third-party stakeholders.
• Apply strong knowledge of bridge construction, earthwork, and the interpretation of plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License (California)

Field engineering tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Caltrans construction methods

Job description

Overview

NV5 is a leading provider of tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions for the built environment. We specialize in engineering design, asset management, and geospatial data analytics to support infrastructure resilience and building systems performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

NV5's 5,000 consulting engineers, inspectors, and analysts play a critical role in shaping our communities through resilient infrastructure that will stand the test of time and efficient smart building systems for optimized facility environments.

With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 assists clients with planning, designing, building, testing, certifying, and operating infrastructure assets that improve the communities where we live and work.

Join Our Team as an Independent Site Engineer

NV5 is seeking an Independent Site Engineer to support major heavy civil transportation projects in the Fresno, California area.

In this role, you'll serve as the on-site client representative for the California High-Speed Rail System. You'll provide technical leadership, construction oversight, coordination, and administration while helping guide the project from conceptual development through final construction.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on one of California's most significant infrastructure initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and evaluate technical submittals, including construction documents, as-builts, change requests, and design variances.
• Anticipate project requirements and identify issues early enough to prevent delays.
• Coordinate with project staff to establish work plans, delegate responsibilities, and define each team member's scope of authority.
• Verify that contractor work complies with the construction contract, approved plans, specifications, related documents, and authorized amendments.
• Identify and help prevent construction defects, deficiencies, and quality issues through consistent field oversight.
• Lead coordination among the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous third-party stakeholders.
• Apply strong knowledge of bridge construction, earthwork, and the interpretation of plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects
• Caltrans construction methods and practices, minimum of 5 years' experience
• Relevant past work experience performing field engineering tasks of increasing responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Development experience
• Local agency and rail experience
• Storm water Pollution and Prevention Plan implementation
• Bridge Construction Experience
• Multi discipline and agency coordination

The pay range for this California position is $150,000.00- $210,000.00 per year. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. .Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location and level of experience.

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. #INDHP

Job ID: 2026-12494

Number of openings: 2

Location: US-CA-Fresno

Additional Locations: US-CA-Sacramento

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time