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.

The primary responsibility of a Dry Utilities Principal is to manage ongoing projects, provide leadership to the project management team, and ensure excellent client/utility company relationships. This includes managing higher profile, technical, and more complex projects/clients while also providing support and training to Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, and Project Coordinators for their personal development. The Senior Applicant Design Project Manager is also responsible for maintaining an active marketing role in retaining and procuring new projects with major clients.

Specific responsibilities include:

Managing project requirements, schedules, and project status to ensure client satisfaction and project cost-effectiveness,
• Meeting with clients, project team members, and utility representatives to obtain and communicate pertinent project information, and mediating and resolving disputes
• They also oversee the collection of project information and schedules, project reporting and status, review contracts and analyze costs, utility contracts, and agreements, conduct field investigations and research, analyze the feasibility of utility additions and modifications and prepare site evaluations, constraints reports, and all relevant cost estimates.
• The Senior Applicant Design Project Manager also administers utility processes and ensures the timely distribution of a variety of documents such as plans, exhibits, work orders, construction standards, permits, agreements, and invoices

Requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of five years of utility experience in the electric, gas, and telecommunications industry
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Candidates need sufficient analytical ability to plan and manage clients' utility needs, understand utility company standards and requirements, and be knowledgeable in relevant government regulations and codes.

The pay range for this California position is $140,000.00- $170,00.00 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.