Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Business Development and Construction Manager

NV5; California; On-site; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager and Senior Construction Manager to join its water/wastewater engineering practice. This role involves driving business development efforts, managing significant infrastructure projects, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the water/wastewater sector, coupled with excellent project management and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure while providing a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the water industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities

Restricted Stock Units

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and business development.
• Must have a PE license in California and strong local client knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development for water/wastewater projects and manage project execution.
• Conduct job site meetings and oversee construction management tasks.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge in Water/Wastewater

Education

BA/BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sharepoint

P6 Scheduling Software

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.

NV5, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced seller-doer individual who can perform business development and work as a Project Manager and Senior Construction Manager for our expanding water/wastewater engineering practice. This position requires a high degree of influence with clients, engineers, construction personnel, management, and marketing professionals, as well as direct oversight of staff and reports to the Office Manager. The selected candidate will become part of an established water engineering practice working on prominent water and wastewater treatment, sewer collection, potable water distribution and storage, and pumping station projects in the Southern California area. Demonstrated sales desire coupled with industry expertise in the water and wastewater industry is a must.

Responsibilities

Ideal Candidate will be able to go after new work, win new work, and execute new work. As such, the ideal candidate has experience in Business Development and knows his local client base, is able to write proposals, can effectively perform Project Management once new work is won, and can perform Construction Management as a seller-doer model as follows:

Business Development

• Actively pursue opportunities, formulate strategies to capture projects with existing and new clients, develop and expand new business opportunities, and stay engaged with awarded projects and existing clients.
• Work with NV5’s in-house marketing staff to respond to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Lead client interviews and attend client council and board meetings.
• Initiate and organize client check-in and meet-and-greet meetings with existing and potential clients.
• Attend and present at industry conferences and events for the development and investment of growth.

Project Management

• Lead people and water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects spanning through construction phases.
• Provide project management and engineering expertise on water/wastewater infrastructure projects, work with in-house engineering experts for water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment. Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report financial status regularly.
• Track budget expenditures throughout the project, formulating requests for budget increases with the client if the scope expands.
• Manage scope of the contracted work.
• Manage a team of inspectors, geologists, surveyors, and outside consultants responsible for construction management and inspection of water/wastewater and other infrastructure projects.
• Confer with Office Manager and upper management for Project Management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Coordinate with client Operations & Maintenance staff and other project stakeholders.

Construction Management

• Conduct job site meetings with the Contractor including weekly progress meetings, quality, scheduling and phasing, payment, and other coordination or field activities as they occur.
• Provide recommendations and documentation regarding: Contract disputes, Schedule Variances, Change Orders (CO) and Proposed Change Orders (PCO), Liquidated damages, Engineer potential errors and omissions.
• Participate in risk analysis identification and mitigation strategies.
• Review and provide input to client on the adequacy of Contractors’ personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Receive, track, and monitor Contractors’ submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) to and from responding parties using Document Management programs. Reports submittal and RFI status to the client. Updates and maintains submittal and RFI Logs.
• Verify and recommend approval of Contractors’ progress payments. Updates and maintains Payment Log.
• Monitor Contractors’ conformance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate with inspectors on the development of a list of deficiencies to determine Contractors’ compliance and completion of work. Manage the correction of such deficiencies and maintain Deficiency Log.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports for clients regarding milestones and the status of the project.
• Review the Contractors’ Daily Reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate start-up, testing, and commissioning of building systems with the commissioning agent.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforce company and project policies, maintain close client interface, and ensure all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.

Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned projects.

Regional travel within Southern California is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering.
• PE or other applicable license in the State of California.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Business development experience required.
• Experience with Southern California Area Municipal Water/Wastewater clients.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations for water/wastewater.
• Knowledge of codes and regulations including GreenBook, California Building Code, OSHA, and MUTCD.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, Sharepoint, and P6 Scheduling Software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in construction management and inspection.

The pay range for this California position is $124,800 - $166,400 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. 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. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

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.