Universal Engineering Sciences is looking for a highly qualified Project Manager to join our growing Construction Services Department.
Starting at $25/hour*Salary is negotiable, depending on experience, skillset, and certifications.General Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with project teamProvide mentorship and guidance to junior UES staffActively engage in at least 2 professional organizations, with a leadership role in 1Perform when needed: field testing and inspections, or other billable field work, to maintain adequate individual utilizationMaintain and add new (as needed) professional certificationsAssist branch or department manager in the interview process for potential candidatesBusiness Development Responsibilities: Participate in BD events regularly as requested by branch or sales teamAttend regularly scheduled branch BD meetingsAssist with client contact and follow-up as requested by sales teamCollaborate with BD team to prepare proposals, including defining project scope, budget estimates, and manpowerPre-Construction Phase Responsibilities: Review and approve project setup checklist, including validation of project budgetResponsible to review and understand project documents including but not limited to: plans, specifications, budget, schedule, manpower, project assumptions, and contact requirementsAttend Pre-Con meetings to discuss inspection schedule, frequency of testing, project specifications, special jurisdictional requirements, and nonconformance proceduresSchedule a project kick-off meeting with project team and laboratory manager to establish the conditions for project successConstruction Phase Responsibilities: Visit project site regularlyEnsure field inspectors are following and representing company safety policies (or Field Supervisor or Quality Manager in a larger branch)Responsible for budget control, including review and approval of change ordersAct as the main point of contact for all project communications including but not limited to: budget, schedule, quality assurance, RFI responses and accuracy of technical daily field reports and lab resultsAddress client's questions and concerns regarding UES deliverables including but not limited to: daily field reports, technical memorandums, lab results and budgetResponsible to review daily field reports to ensure all field technician and inspector activities comply with the requirements set by the applicable building code and project plans and specificationsNotify clients on all non-conforming work in accordance with client, company, and regulatory agency requirementsResponsible to review and approve project invoicesWork directly with department managers/branch managers on collecting outstanding invoices over 30 daysEnsures excellent customer service to clients and partnersTakes ownership and resolves issues in a timely mannerEffectively and professionally represents the company to internal and external audiencesPost Construction Phase Responsibilities: Lead project close-out in a timely mannerEnsure noncompliance/nonconformances have been resolvedReview and approve final report package, including all project inspection and laboratory reports and/or jurisdiction having authority (JHA, DSA, HCAI, if required) for delivery to the client upon project completionEnsure project contract requirements have been metResponsible to review project profitability with branch manager and identify areas of improvementCollaborate with CSG to complete a project profileAbout UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence. Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit
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We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at 
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