Resource Manager

We are seeking a Resource Manager to lead workforce planning and resource allocation efforts across a portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate brings a mix of operational leadership, data-driven decision making, and people management skills to ensure that the right talent is aligned with the right projects at the right time.

As a Resource Manager, you will work closely with project managers, team leads, and business leaders to monitor current and forecasted capacity, coordinate cross-functional staffing, and proactively identify resource conflicts or gaps. Your efforts will directly impact project delivery, employee utilization, and client satisfaction.

Why Join Us?

• Join a purpose-driven company making an impact in infrastructure, sustainability, and technology.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values transparency, growth, and operational excellence.
• Enjoy opportunities to shape internal systems and help scale operations during a period of growth.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Partner with project managers and discipline leads to forecast resource needs across current and upcoming projects.
• Manage and maintain a centralized resource plan using workforce management tools or project tracking systems.
• Track staff availability, workload, PTO, and utilization rates, adjusting allocations to meet business priorities.
• Facilitate regular resourcing meetings and drive transparent, collaborative decision-making around staffing.
• Identify resourcing conflicts, skill mismatches, or upcoming shortfalls and recommend solutions.
• Develop staffing models and reports to support business planning, hiring decisions, and proposal development.
• Coordinate onboarding and deployment of new hires, including freelancers and contractors.
• Support career development planning by matching resources to stretch assignments and growth opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvements to resourcing processes, templates, and tools.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in resourcing systems, tracking tools, and team communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in resource management, project coordination, or operations within a consulting, engineering, tech, or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and resourcing workflows.
• Proficiency with workforce planning, project management, or resource tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com, Mavenlink, or similar).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, PMI, etc.).
• Experience supporting geographically distributed or hybrid/remote teams.
• Understanding of billability/utilization metrics in professional services environments.

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

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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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