Senior Project Manager: Design, Build & Client Leadership

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

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.