Program Manager – Mission Critical

NV5

Program Manager overseeing project planning and management for NV5's Mission Critical team. Delivering engineering and consulting solutions while managing scope, schedules, and budgets.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for project planning and program level management handling scope, schedules and budgets to complete work on time and profitably
Plays major role in conceptualizing design and overseeing all aspects of the project, including reviewing work of interdisciplinary team to secure and successfully manage projects through demonstrated technical and managerial skills
Self-perform and train individuals in complex tasks, or on new systems or services
Apply organizational and management expertise to unique and complex projects and can effectively diagnose problems, prepare courses of action, and implement the solution to provide an appropriate resolution to the problem
Prepare accurate monthly billings and revenue recognition through timely approval of invoices and project plan updates
Prepare and present progress reports, forecasts, and budget reports for leadership
Responsible for ensuring that work and contract terms have been complied with, including maintenance of project files, attendance at meetings, holding of periodic team meetings, and maintaining good relationships with the client
Manages accounts receivable at a project and program level
Works independently with minimal direction or supervision through demonstrated success with similar program responsibilities
Prepares and assists in the preparation of proposals and contracts by developing project approach, scope of services and budgets based on similar project experience and historical budgeting information and by speaking at client interviews regarding project management issues
This also includes negotiating fees to perform projects of a certain scope, reviewing and approving written proposal documents, and obtaining authorized signatures on contracts.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation for Engineering and Technology (A.E.T.) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in design and commissioning, managing projects independently, with a thorough understanding of the principles of the building systems operation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Must have strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Relevant Software Experience (MS Office Suite, CxAlloy, Procore, AutoCAD/REVIT)
Licensed Professional Engineer
Willingness to travel up to 25% nationally
Considered a Plus: Commissioning Certification
Experience with Deltek Vision/VantagePoint project management software
Experience with people management having direct supervisor responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Medical, dental, life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project planningprogram managementdesign managementbudget managementproblem diagnosisrevenue recognitionproposal preparationcontract negotiationbuilding systems operationcommissioning

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsclient relationship managementindependent workteam managementtrainingpresentation skills

Certifications

Licensed Professional EngineerCommissioning Certification