Program Manager - Utility Vegetation Management (Technical Expert)

NV5 • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Utility clients represent some of NV5 Geospatial’s largest and most strategic programs, with continued opportunity for growth. To support that growth, we are creating an internal Program Manager / Technical Expert role focused on utility vegetation management and engineering programs. This role is ideal for someone who understands our production workflows, tools, and data and is ready to expand their impact beyond day-to-day delivery. You’ll work closely with utility client stakeholders, NV5 project and account managers, and internal production teams to ensure our data is clearly understood, effectively used, and continuously improved. This position plays a key role in strengthening utility client relationships, improving efficiency across teams, and helping NV5 scale its utility vegetation management offerings. Work Environment: Location: Hybrid Role/ NV5 Portland, OR office At NV5 , 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 leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential. 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in geospatial services, LiDAR, utility vegetation management, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Familiarity with utility client programs and data deliverables
• Experience working across multiple teams and functions
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving program environment
• Willingness to learn and stay current with industry tools and standards
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for utility vegetation management and engineering programs
• Strong understanding of geospatial production workflows, LiDAR data, and utility vegetation management processes
• Support, refine, and standardize production workflows, quality standards, and best practices
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance and training to production teams
• Drive process improvements and workflow alignment across VM and ENG projects
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, Solutions, IT, Sales, and Development
• Support project scoping, requirements definition, and solution design
• Assist with cost estimating, pricing, and development of standard technical proposal language
• Maintain visibility into circuit tracking, deliveries, and program-level performance
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives
• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable owning problems through resolution

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees