Program Manager - Utility Vegetation Management; Technical Expert

Program Manager – Utility Vegetation Management (Technical Expert)

Join NV5 as a Program Manager – Utility Vegetation Management (Technical Expert). This internal role focuses on utility vegetation management and engineering programs, expanding impact beyond day-to-day delivery.

Work Environment

• Location:
  
  Hybrid Role / NV5 Portland, OR office

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for utility vegetation management and engineering programs
• Strong understanding of geospatial production workflows, LiDAR data, and utility vegetation management processes
• Support, refine, and standardize production workflows, quality standards, and best practices
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance and training to production teams
• Drive process improvements and workflow alignment across VM and ENG projects
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Production, Solutions, IT, Sales, and Development
• Support project scoping, requirements definition, and solution design
• Assist with cost estimating, pricing, and development of standard technical proposal language
• Maintain visibility into circuit tracking, deliveries, and program‑level performance
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives
• Proactive, self‑directed, and comfortable owning problems through resolution

Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• 7+ years of professional experience in geospatial services, LiDAR, utility vegetation management, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Familiarity with utility client programs and data deliverables
• Experience working across multiple teams and functions
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving program environment
• Willingness to learn and stay current with industry tools and standards

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 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.