MEP Project Manager I

NV5, Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple smaller projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule and budget. You will manage client communications, assist in proposal development and help ensure project quality and satisfaction.

The role requires travel to worksites as needed, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within NV5's diverse engineering and consulting platform.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years progressive Assistant Project Manager experience or 5–8 years progressive engineering experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Willingness to travel to worksites as needed or required.
• General understanding of design or commissioning project requirements.
• Ability to utilize computer systems to effectively manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–5 smaller projects; assemble team, develop schedules, ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Assist in developing tasks to define scope, budgets and schedules; monitor progress.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate resources to meet project requirements.
• Maintain project files, client communications and invoices; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in business, engineering, architecture or related field

Tools

Vision

CAD operations

Job description

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Oversees one to five smaller sized and less complex projects. Projects usually consist of multiple disciplines including fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Assembles project team, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and is responsible for project execution, quality, client satisfaction, and determining and acquiring the internal resources needed. May perform technical tasks on projects. Generally assigned projects with values under $50,000. Assists with preparing proposals for the project he/she will manage to determine and acquire resources needed. Must be familiar with the entire scope and requirement of project(s) and serves as liaison between team members and functional area management requesting projects.

Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non- routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Assistance is provided on unusual problems, and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. Has the authority to reject any report, opinion, design or any other document prior to the submission to clients. May not change the scope of work or deviate from the contractual agreement without prior written approval from the client.

Collaborates with project members who will work on projects and how they will be completed. Has the responsibility to assign tasks, establish schedules, instruct team members and critique efforts within the project team. May seek guidance and mentoring from senior project managers and Market Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision of projects which are assigned to ensure that the project conforms to the contractual agreement the firm has made with the client.
• Assists with the contractual agreement with the client for review and signature by NV5 staff based on the commitment authority matrix.
• Assists in the development of tasks to define project work scope, budgets and schedules.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all technical work.
• Monitors project tasks to maintain budget, schedule and scope of work.
• Requests and obtains approval of additional services before performing services beyond the scope of work.
• Prepares periodic (monthly, quarterly, etc.) status reports to be issued to the client and/or for use by a senior Project Manager.
• Participates in presentations to clients.
• Follows-up on outstanding invoices.
• Coordinates and tracks project deliverables in accordance with the project schedule.
• Maintains project electronic files.
• Responsible for the development of client communications.
• Responsible for invoices including preliminary review of pre-bills.
• Edits or reviews technical content prepared by others for reports or other deliverables.
• Responsible for all written work submitted to the client.
• Ensure proposals are prepared in a timely manner and submitted to the client.
• Maintains client management to retain clients and obtain future projects from clients.
• Attend client meetings.

Financial Management:

• Understands basic revenue models, and percent complete projections and makes decisions accordingly.
• Works within, and understands, our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, and utilization.
• Conducts monthly revenue reviews of the project financials with the team and with senior leadership.

Communication

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolves and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressive Assistant Project Manager experience or 5-8 years progressive engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
• Recommended bachelor’s or associate degree in business administration, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Must be able to travel to worksites as needed or required.
• Must have general understanding of design or commissioning project requirements.
• Must have the ability to utilize computer systems (Vision) to effectively manage projects.
• Recommended to have a general understanding of CAD operations.
• Must be capable of managing multiple projects and project teams.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement 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.

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