Senior Project Manager

NV5; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design initiatives for higher education, commercial, and industrial clients. The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership and delivery from inception to completion.

You will manage teams of planners, architects, engineers, and contractors, oversee schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relations while pursuing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of project delivery methods: Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, CMAR, IPD.
• Deep knowledge of building and facilities design and construction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on large, diverse projects.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
• Software required: MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Bluebeam.
• Software desired: Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma), Procore, Deltek Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Assemble and manage internal and external project teams.
• Define scope, schedule, and budget aligned with client goals.
• Review design/construction docs from concept to final completion.
• Lead permitting, entitlements, and jurisdiction requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee QA/QC processes.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong relationships.
• Facilitate meetings and provide status updates to clients and leadership.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and growth.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma)

Procore

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Overview

NV5, Inc. is a top-ranked engineering and management consulting firm, with offices nationwide. The Saint Paul, Minnesota, office seeks a Senior Project Manager to join its design team. Come join us in delivering projects that make a difference.

At NV5, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in providing project management on higher education, commercial, and industrial projects. The position is for an experienced individual with a track record in all phases of project development and project management including managing design and engineering consultants, contractors, and collaborating with both municipal and private clients.

NV5 is accepting resumes for individuals who are team players, self‑motivated, energetic and goal oriented. NV5 offers competitive salary and benefits designed to provide you with choice and flexibility to fit your individual needs.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Lead a project team to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Assemble and manage internal and external project teams including planners, architects, consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Lead the development of projects from inception to completion by defining scope, schedule, and budget in alignment with client strategic goals.
• Review and monitor design and construction documents from concept design through final completion, including review of change-management documents, for compliance with criteria, standards, and specifications on each project.
• Assist in the process of determining requirements for and lead the process of obtaining permits, entitlements, and other requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes.

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem‑solving.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to clients and senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and business development.

Financial Management

• Develop, maintain, and report scope, schedule, and budget status throughout the project, including review and recommendation of all project invoices.
• Create and maintain, or monitor, comprehensive project documentation for project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and planned resourcing.
• Review and approve generation of project invoices.

Business Development

• Develop and evaluate RFPs and contracts.
• Lead project acquisition efforts, including identifying opportunities and working collaboratively with the Marketing team in preparing bids and interviews for jobs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Engineering, or Facilities Management required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methods including:
• Design‑Bid‑Build
• Design‑Build
• Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
• In‑depth knowledge of building and facilities design and construction projects.
• Desire and ability to work independently with excellent people skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively on large and diverse projects.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
• Software required:
• Basic Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Bluebeam
• Software desired:
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma)
• Procore
• Deltek Vantagepoint

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable but not required.