Project Manager - Construction Manager at NV5 in New York, NY

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking a Project Manager – Construction Management to support the delivery of building construction projects, with additional experience in infrastructure construction preferred. The position will support projects for New York City agency clients and select private-sector clients, requiring strong construction management capabilities, sound technical judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Client Coordination

• Manage and coordinate construction management activities from preconstruction through construction and project closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, maintaining effective working relationships with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and agency representatives.
• Coordinate with field personnel and project team members to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare and review meeting minutes, track action items, and follow through on outstanding issues.
• Provide regular project status updates, identifying schedule impacts, budget concerns, construction issues, and recommended corrective actions.
• Coordinate multiple project priorities while maintaining clear communication with clients and internal team members.

Preconstruction, Cost and Schedule Management

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, budgets, and schedules to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, potential conflicts, and project risks.
• Support the development and review of project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Monitor project costs and schedule performance, evaluate changes, and identify potential impacts to the overall project.
• Review contractor schedules, assess critical path activities, evaluate proposed schedule changes, and monitor progress against established milestones.
• Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, and other technical personnel to support informed project decisions.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost control, improved sequencing, and more efficient construction execution.
• Evaluate proposed change orders, requests for information, payment applications, and other project documentation for consistency with contract requirements and project objectives.

Construction Administration and Field Oversight

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, approved schedules, quality requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with construction management field staff to track daily progress, identify deficiencies, document site conditions, and resolve construction issues.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, and related documentation; coordinate reviews with the appropriate design professionals and technical specialists.
• Monitor contractor performance and coordinate the resolution of design conflicts, unforeseen conditions, material delays, and oth
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, logs, meeting records, submittal registers, requests for information, change orders, and other required project controls.
• Review contractor payment applications, supporting documentation, and reported progress in coordination with the project team.
• Monitor contract requirements, insurance documentation, required approvals, and other project compliance obligations.
• Track project risks, potential claims, changes in scope, and issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, or contractual performance.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, presentations, and other deliverables for clients and internal management.
• Escalate significant project risks and recommend practical strategies for resolution.
• er construction challenges.
• Track deficiencies, nonconforming work, corrective actions, and outstanding items through resolution.
• Support project safety oversight by monitoring compliance with established project safety requirements and coordinating the timely communication and resolution of identified concerns.
• Coordinate with relevant NYC agencies, utility providers, inspectors, and other stakeholders as required by the project.

Contract Administration and Project Controls

Project Closeout

• Coordinate completion of punch-list items, correction of deficiencies, and resolution of outstanding contractual requirements.
• Monitor the preparation and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, testing records, and other closeout documentation.
• Coordinate required inspections, approvals, training, and turnover activities with contractors, design professionals, clients, and agency representatives.
• Verify that outstanding project documentation and deliverables are addressed before final project closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 62 hour NYC SST or better preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant construction management or project management experience, with experience appropriate to the size, complexity, and scope of assigned projects.
• Building construction management experience required.
• Infrastructure construction experience preferred.
• Experience working on construction projects in New York City, particularly projects for NYC public agencies, strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting public-sector clients and coordinating with municipal agencies, design professionals, contractors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, construction means and methods, contract administration, cost control, scheduling, change management, and project documentation.
• Ability to review and interpret construction documents and identify scope gaps, constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and potential project risks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate incomplete information, assess alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional project reports, meeting minutes, and client presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, exercise sound judgment, resolve conflicts, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, managing risk, and following through on corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with construction management, scheduling, and project controls software is desirable.
• Ability to perform site visits and travel to project locations throughout New York City as required.

Compensation: $130-$160k

Benefits

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

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

The position involves a combination of office-based project management and field activities at active construction sites. Responsibilities may require extended periods of computer work, participation in meetings, walking construction sites, standing for extended periods, and navigating active construction areas while following applicable site safety requirements. Candidates must be able to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.