Green Infrastructure Project Manager

NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering, landscape architecture, and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. 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 seek passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. NV5 has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Fastest Growing Company every year since 2017.

NV5's Philadelphia office includes a diverse and talented team of civil engineers, landscape architects, urban designers, and planners, and we have a unique studio environment that allows for frequent collaboration between disciplines. Our employees are passionate about improving the quality of life for communities through planning and design. Only qualified candidates with a strong interest and enthusiasm for collaborative design within the public realm will be considered.

Our Green Infrastructure and Resiliency Team is growing! This position offers a terrific opportunity for career growth, client interaction, and working with a progressive team of professionals who continually seek to improve public spaces with the most current best practices. Our project portfolio includes the new Delaware River Trail on the east side of Philadelphia, many public parks throughout the city and region, green stormwater projects throughout Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic region, the Camden County LINK trail, Essex-Hudson Greenway, and many other exciting public projects within the region.

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with Green Infrastructure expertise to help us lead green infrastructure planning and design projects and support other projects involving site planning and design needs for our projects led by our landscape architecture and active transportation engineering teams in our Philadelphia office.

The position will focus mainly on the design of public spaces, including parks, trails, and green stormwater infrastructure. The ideal candidate, however, should also have an interest and willingness to help our office grow with private sector clients who are aligned with our belief that communities should be planned and designed sustainably, holistically, and equitably.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting our engineering team with the following:  

• Leading Planning and Conceptual Design Studies which include high-level analysis, writing of technical reports, and presentations.
• Leading the progression of schematic level to final construction documentation design
• Performing technical reviews of deliverables, including design drawings, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, design reports, and permit application packages
• Mentoring junior staff
• Project management duties include budgeting, workload projections, tracking schedules, and invoicing.
• Collaboration with landscape architects, transportation engineers, and other technical experts in surveying, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental sciences.
• The position will require coordination with internal project team members within the Philadelphia office and possibly across several regional NV5 offices, as well as subconsultants, public agencies, clients, participation in project meetings, and assisting other teams in the office as needed.
• The ideal candidate would possess the skills and desire to lead business development, including professional networking, meeting with potential clients, and proposal writing, and generally enjoy helping us continue growing a team alongside other dynamic leaders passionate about improving our communities through planning and design.

• P.E. License
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• At least 8 years with relevant design experience
• Project management experience
• Proficient in the necessary software and modeling programs
• Strong interest in multi-disciplined public space design
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Our Philadelphia office is conveniently located in Center City Philadelphia, blocks away from City Hall and all SEPTA and PATCO rail lines.  Our employees are active volunteers in our communities, and we are proud to be selected as a “Bike-Phriendly" business by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Many of our staff walk or bike to work, and our office is designed to accommodate these modes of commuting.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive of medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), professional development/advancement opportunities and a generous, flexible time off policy designed to support the well-being of our staff. Our Philadelphia office operates on a four-day work week. Our office culture is inclusive, collaborative and supportive – you will find a group of caring, passionate people working to make the world a better place.

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