NV5 Global

Director of Building Solutions - West

NV5 Global$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy auditing.
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program (Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering).
  • Direct experience in sales and delivery of services in facility design and commissioning industry.
  • Experience building and scaling teams and business units within the built environment.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and quality standards, managing building systems is essential.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred; commissioning certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations and manage a team of up to fifteen professionals across the Western U.S.
  • Oversee regional financial performance, ensuring adherence to P&L objectives and project delivery budgets.
  • Develop regional strategic plans and support annual budgeting processes.
  • Drive business growth through client relationship management and engaging in industry networking.
  • Prepare project proposals, manage contracts, and support consultant selection processes.
  • Train technical staff to enhance client retention and repeat business opportunities.
  • Monitor project quality and oversee the delivery of technical services ensuring high client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skills training.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of projects including healthcare and data centers.
  • Dynamic work environment with regional travel opportunities (20-30%).
  • Participation in industry events and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing organization.
Full Job Description
Overview

The position requires a highly organized, goal-orientedleader who will be responsible for operations leadership, business development, anddriving solutions in ourtechnical work along with our regional technical teams.This person will work closely with theRegionalOperations Managers andBuilding Solutions Leadership to achieve sustainable and profitable regional growth while providingahigh levelof technical leadership. The primary services this position willbe responsible forisCommissioning, Retro-Commissioning, Monitoring Based Commissioning, Energy Auditing, and Facility Condition Assessments. A specific strategic focus shall be a sustained expansion of these services within existing buildings in the western part of the United States.

Success in this role includes effectively leveraging and developing existing team talent, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing the regions presence through communication, industry engagement, and leadership visibility.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all-encompassing. Each person is expected to provide support in whatever duties arerequiredto deliver a quality service, both on schedule and within budget.

Operations Leadership

  • Successfully develop and lead a group of up to fifteen (15) people with a focus on the greater Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Southern California geographical markets.
  • Ensure that regional P&L objectives are achieved by overseeing the successful management and delivery of project services.
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monthly to include, but not limited to budget compliance, utilization, revenue, project multiplier/profitability, WIP, accounts receivable, etc.
  • Develop strategic plans for the Western Region and support Leadership with the annual planning and budgeting process.
    • Identify and develop high-potential team members to strengthen leadership capacity and long-term regional performance.

Business Development

  • Research the latest in the business industry andcreatenew opportunities to expand business.Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.Drive regional growth by supporting strategic pursuits, strengthening existing client relationships, and positioning the team for successful contract execution.
  • Maintain industry reputation by always conducting business in a courteous and professional manner.Build relationships through networking to cultivate effective relationships with clients.
  • Prepare orassistin 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 interviewsregardingproject 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.
  • Participate in consultant selection interview preparation and rehearsals.Participate in inter-geography pursuits asappropriate.
  • Train technical staff to improveretention/repeat clients.
  • Prepare and present progress, forecasts, and budget reports to Leadership.
  • Enhance regional visibility through participation in industry events, client presentations, and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Ability to influence and position teams in strategic pursuits through leadership presence, communication, and client engagement.

Technical

  • Responsible for project planning and managing schedules and budgets to complete work on time and profitably; playsmajor rolein conceptualizing design and overseeing all aspects of the project, including reviewing work of interdisciplinary team to secure and successfully manage projects throughdemonstratedtechnical and managerial skills.
  • Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of Building Solutions services through appropriate team leadership and technical oversight. Define staffing needs for the Principal Engineers for specific projects and coordinate staff assignments with the Principal Engineers to ensureoptimalutilizationof staff andtimelydelivery ofhigh-qualityproducts and services.
  • Review individual project workloads, deadlines, budgets, and requirements with the responsible engineers; ensure quality standards, schedules, and deadlines are met; strive to complete the project to the full satisfaction of the client and within the established budget and schedule.
  • Review and analyze data and prepare technical reports and provide comments.
  • Apply organizational and managementexpertiseto unique and complex projects and can effectively diagnose problems, prepare courses of action, and implement the course of action to providean appropriate solutionor resolution to the problem.
  • Works independently with minimal direction or supervision throughdemonstratedsuccess with similar project responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience, Education, and Professional Standing

  • For this specific role, the individual must have direct experience in thesales and delivery of services in the facility design, construction, and commissioning industry.
  • Experience building and scaling teams, service lines, or business units within the built environment is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with quality standards and applicable codes and governing authorities is required. Experience in starting up and operating building mechanical,electricaland plumbing systems is essential.This role requires experience with quality assurance checksin order touphold high internal and external quality standards. This position also requires the ability to view projects and problems froma high levelin order toprovide clients with the best quality suggestions or solutions.
  • Graduate from an engineering curriculum accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)with aBachelor of Sciencedegree in Architectural, Mechanical,or ElectricalEngineering.
  • Minimumof fifteen(15)yearsexperience commissioning,retro-commissioningand energy auditing, managing projects independently, with a thorough understanding of the principles of the building systems operation.
  • Professional Engineer preferred.
  • Commissioning certificationconsidereda plus.
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, data centers, higher education and complex building environments preferred.
  • The applicant should be a US citizen and should be able toacquirea security clearance sponsored by thecompany ifrequired.
  • Regional travelanticipated: 20-30%.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent communication and client engagement skills are required. Proven ability to support business development efforts and contribute to successful client pursuits and presentations. Proven ability to develop leaders and build bench strength within a growing organization.
  • Must be highly self-motivated having strong leadership andproblem-solvingskills. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, lead teams, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Must behighly proficient in MS Office and standard business and technical software tools.
  • Knowledgeable in industry software such as BAS Control System and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (e.g.SkySpark).
  • Experience in accounting software (e.g. Deltek Vantagepoint), construction management software (e.g. Procore, BIM 360, e-Builder) and commissioning software (e.g. CxAlloy).
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the organization in client-facing and industry settings, including presentations, speaking engagements, or thought leadership.

About NV5 Global

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate and environmental markets. NV5 primarily focuses on five business verticals: construction quality assurance, infrastructure engineering, energy services, program management, and environmental services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Learn more about NV5 Global
Size
3,428 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21 million
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+25.8%
Revenue
$659.2 million
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