Senior Construction Manager

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.

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.

NV5, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced seller doer individual who can perform business development, work as a Project Manager, as well as a Senior Construction Manager for our expanding Water/Wastewater engineering practice. This position requires a high degree of influence with clients, engineers, construction personnel, management, 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 water and wastewater industry is a must.

Business Development responsibilities include the development of new and existing clients. Responsibilities include the following:

• Actively work with NV5’s Business Development Department to respond to Request for Proposals, and Requests for Qualifications.
• Actively seek and win new work.
• Manage on-going work.
• Responsible for the development of client strategy and capture of water/waste water related construction management and inspection work within the Southern California Region.
• Demonstrated leadership in pursuing work with an understanding of the water/wastewater market for agencies, local, state and federal government to win new work and maintain existing clients.
• Responsible to help formulate the strategy to capture projects for maintaining and expanding upon existing client relationships , developing and expanding new business opportunities, and staying engaged within awarded projects.
• Cultivate, establish, and maintains client relationships identifying and positioning strategically for the best opportunities to capture work.
• Chair client interviews for new work, attend and promote interview, and attend client council meetings.
• Lead client visits, prepare and present presentations to stakeholders.
• Attend industry conferences for the development and investment of growth.
• Participate and present subject matter at industry relevant conferences.
• Coordinate with Office Manager and operational personnel to conduct go/no discussions with business leaders through fundamental information on the pursuit to make informed decisions to effectively pursue opportunities.
• Grows the Company with new and existing clients.
• Works with NV5 in-house marketing staff to respond to Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications for active and new clients.
• Works closely with the Office Manager in the pursuit of new work.

Project Management responsibilities include the oversight of the project required to bring the project in on-time and within budget.

Responsible for the following elements:

• Leads 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.
• Work closely with business development and technical leadership on project delivery and business growth.
• Tracking budget expenditures throughout the project, formulating request for budget increases with the client if the scope expands.
• Managing scope of the contracted work.
• Managing a team of inspectors, geologists, surveyors, and outside consultants responsible for construction management and inspection of water/wastewater and other infrastructure projects.
• Confers with Office Manager and upper management for Project Management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Coordinates with client Operations & Maintenance staff and other project stakeholders
• Works closely with the Office Manager for the execution of existing work.

Senior Construction Manager candidate will manage, plan, and lead construction management projects for sanitary sewer collection systems including large diameter pipe, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, interceptors, water distribution systems, green infrastructure, reservoirs, as well as water/wastewater treatment plants and other infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Conducts job site meetings with the Contractor including weekly progress meetings, quality, scheduling and phasing, payment, and other coordination or field activities as they occur
• Provides recommendations and documentation regarding: Contract disputes, Schedule Variances, Change Orders (CO) and Proposed Change Orders(PCO), Liquidated damages, Engineer potential errors and omissions
• Participates in risk analysis identification and mitigation strategies
• Reviews and provides input to client on the adequacy of Contractors’ personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Receives, tracks, and monitors 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
• Verifies and recommends approval of Contractors’ progress payments. Updates and maintains Payment Log
• Monitors Contractors’ conformance with quality requirements
• Coordinates with inspectors on the development of a list of deficiencies to determine Contractors’ compliance and completion of work. Manages the correction of such deficiencies and maintains Deficiency Log
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports for clients regarding milestones and the status of project
• Reviews the Contractors’ Daily Reports for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinates start-up, testing, and commissioning of building systems with the commissioning agent
• Provides technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client interface, and ensures 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 construction project
• Regional travel within Southern California.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Engineering Discipline
  
• PE or other applicable license in the State of California
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of related experience
  
• 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 water/waste water industry.
  
• Strong technical knowledge in construction management and inspection.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, protective footwear, respirators or other PPE's as needed in compliance with OSHA regulations). Ability to work out-of-doors in inclemently hot or cold weather, sitting, standing, and walking. Most shifts are worked monitoring the Contractors standard construction shift during the day M-F, but candidate should be willing to work nights and weekends.
Ability to travel within Southern California

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Working environment varies from home office to NV5 office, to field office/vehicle at the construction site. Construction Managers monitor the overall construction project and meet with clients. Project Managers visit client’s offices as well. Construction Manager travel extensively when the construction site is not close to their main office.
Travel within Southern California may be required.

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position
  
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
  
• Overtime work is required
  
• Regular, reliable attendance
  
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

The pay range for this California position is $133,120.00- $164,320.00 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.