Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assist PM coordinating geotech, environmental, testing projects; ensure schedules, budgets, compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• project leadership
• compliance assurance
• reporting
• scheduling
• permit management
• site work

Tasks

-Leads the project team's work efforts in harmony with competing priorities within the company. -May attend meetings on behalf of Project Manager. -In collaboration with the project manager, will assist in providing technical assistance to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, ICC), specifications, and industry best practices. -Inform Project Manager and appropriate management of issues and remediation plans. -Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle. -Works with the Project Manager, project team, and other management; and assists them in all phases and aspects of a project. -Prepare reports and technical documents for internal and external stakeholders. -Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment. -Assists in preparation of periodic management reports. -Provides leadership and guidance to assigned projects, ensuring objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. -Gives work direction, prepares and distributes project schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. -Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land. -Ensures compliance with all applicable safety and health rules and regulations, company policies, and procedures. -Provides Project Manager with recommendations for improving tracking, reporting, and monitoring of projects. -Determines and selects corrective action and workaround solutions whenever deviations from project plan are identified. -Identifies issues for early resolution. -May train staff, evaluate performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. -Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, laboratory, safety, and operational teams. -Secure all necessary permits as requested by the Project Manager, and makes sure contracts, insurance, and bonds are current and received before subcontractor performs any work on site. -Ensures projects are set up correctly and that proper tools are in place prior to the beginning of a project.

Requirements

• 3+ years
• civil engineering
• microsoft office
• astm
• driver’s license
• team leadership

What You Bring

-For non-degreed candidates: 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, or construction materials testing (CMT) and inspection. -Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills -Certifications in relevant inspection or testing areas preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, ATTI, Nuclear Safety). -Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required. -Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record -Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes -Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific platforms (e.g., project management, data reporting systems). -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. -Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and interface with clients and regulatory bodies effectively. -Strong knowledge of construction materials testing standards (ASTM, AASHTO, etc.) and ability to interpret technical specifications -Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork. -Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE. -Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun. -Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods. -Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet. -Willingness to travel to job sites and work in diverse environmental conditions

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About Ues

-Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with 85+ branches serving diverse U.S. markets. -Under private-equity ownership since 2019. -Projects span transportation corridors, solar farms, data centers, hospitals, schools, and bridges. -Combines earth-science know-how with construction materials testing and environmental evaluations. -Known for tackling complex geotechnical and environmental challenges with technology-driven solutions.

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