Technical Director Civil Engineering

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) 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.

Our New York City office has an opening for a technical Director of Civil Engineering Design Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated licensed engineer to work across diverse disciplines, but with a focus on roadway design projects. With an established reputation in New York City, NV5 has long-standing relationships with City and State transportation agencies; builders and developers. We work across a wide variety of project delivery mechanisms, and with over 100 offices nationwide, we offer exposure to participate on exciting projects in New York and across the country.

NV5’s NYC office works with both public and private clients in the transportation, institutional, and energy industries, as well as state and local governments.

NV5 is seeking a senior engineering professional who will be responsible for the technical oversight of New York City’s Civil Engineering Design practice. The engineering department includes civil, roadway,bridge design, traffic, water and environmental engineering services. Each group is led by experienced discipline leaders and the office has a strong backlog and a growing and energetic roster of talented professionals. Services include highways, roadways, bridge, water and sewer facilities and site design work. Duties include overseeing the various discipline leaders and technical oversight of the engineering department.

The individual in this role will be required to perform quality reviews and to provide technical guidance on roadway design and other projects. The successful candidate should be well-versed in the technical and procurement requirements of New York City agencies such as NYCDDC, NYCDOT and NYCEDC. Solid technical, writing and verbal communication skills are essential.

Engineers at this level are actively involved in project delivery and support business development and staff management.

A summary of responsibilities follows:

• Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates. Maintains appropriate staffing level, reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
• If assigned to a major program, manages all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program. Coordinates all discipline staffing requirements for the program.
• Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
• Supports pre-contract, proposal and/or business development efforts as required,
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience
• An active PE license in the State of NY
• Familiarity with NYCDDC and NYCDOT standards
• Local project experience required
• Supervising experience, directing tasks and preforming QA/QC is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required

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Salary commensurate with experience, range $160,000- $210,000.

Base pay offered for this New York based role 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 in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. 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.

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