Project / Construction Manager (PE)

NV5 • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $55 - $85

About The Position

NV5 is a leading provider of tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions for the built environment. We specialize in engineering design, asset management, and geospatial data analytics to support infrastructure resilience and building systems performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
NV5’s 5,000 consulting engineers, inspectors, and analysts play a critical role in shaping our communities through resilient infrastructure that will stand the test of time and efficient smart building systems for optimized facility environments.
We are seeking an experienced Project / Construction Manager, Professional Engineer (PE) to support clients through staff augmentation engagements. This role provides hands‑on project and construction management expertise while integrating directly with the client’s internal team to deliver complex capital, infrastructure, or vertical construction projects.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, and execution experience across the full project lifecycle—from planning and design through construction close‑out—while operating in a fast‑paced, client‑embedded environment.
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Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (California Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5-10+ years of project and/or construction management experience
• Proven experience managing capital or construction projects (infrastructure, utilities, facilities, transportation, or vertical construction)
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Experience working in staff augmentation or client‑embedded roles highly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting public agencies, utilities, or large institutional clients
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling, cost control tools, and project management software
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in regulated or high‑visibility environments

Responsibilities

• Act as an extension to City staff. Prepare staff reports and RFPs for engineering and construction work. Manage City funding & assist with specialty-funded projects, such as SRF, CDGB, and other State- and Federally funded projects.
• Act as the client’s representative, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for multiple assigned projects.
• Oversee construction activities and the City’s Construction Manager to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. Approve payment requests from various consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and field issues.
• Provide PE‑level technical review of plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Ensure engineering decisions align with design intent, constructability, and project constraints
• Support value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Develop, review, and manage project schedules and cost forecasts within the City’s format.
• Track progress, monitor performance metrics, and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies for City projects.
• Review contractor pay applications, cost proposals, and claims.
• Serve as a trusted extension of the City’s staff, adapting to existing processes and reporting structures
• Facilitate project meetings, provide executive‑level status reports, and communicate key risks/issues clearly
• Support audits, public meetings, and regulatory coordination as required
• Ensure adherence to contract terms, agency standards, and permitting requirements
• Maintain comprehensive project records, logs, and documentation for close‑out
• Support project commissioning, punch lists, and final acceptance

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees