MEP Project Manager II

NV5, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, assemble project teams, define work scope, and manage budgets and schedules. The role includes client communications, reporting, and ensuring quality deliverables.

The successful candidate will have a background in engineering or construction management, with experience in CAD/BIM and familiarity with project controls and billing processes. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years progressive Assistant Project Manager experience or 8–10 years progressive consulting engineering experience, or an equivalent mix.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management from an accredited university with 8–10 years’ experience.
• Must understand design or commissioning project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more smaller or intermediate sized projects, assemble teams, delegate responsibilities and develop schedules.
• Prepare contract documents and ensure adherence to the project scope and budget.
• Monitor progress, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain client satisfaction.
• Develop client communications and status reports, and attend client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budgeting

Schedule management

Engineering/Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Vision

CAD/BIM

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.

Oversee one or more smaller or intermediate sized projects. Assembles project teams, coordinates, and delegates individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and is responsible for determining and acquiring resources needed, project execution, quality and client satisfaction. Must be familiar with the entire scope and requirement of project(s). Assistance is provided on unusual problems. May seek guidance and mentoring from senior project managers and Group 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.
• Prepares the contractual agreement with the client for review and signature by NV5 staff based on the commitment authority matrix.
• Responsible for 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 make 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 escape issues in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Recommended 5 to 8 years progressive Assistant Project Manager experience or a minimum of 8-10 years progressive consulting engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Construction Management from an accredited University with a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience.
• 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/BIM operations.
• Must be able to work-sites as needed or required.
• Must be at least a member and on a committee of (1) trade specific organization (ASHRAE, ASPE, AIA, etc).

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.