Construction Services Manager

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Architecture, Engineering or Related Field
• 3+ years in a construction management role
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid grasp of construction methods, building compliance and safety regulations
• Comfort with technology and familiarity with construction management software programs
• Leadership skills, including task delegation and staff management

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures, including making financial projections and creating project budgets
• Decision-making, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong conflict resolution skills

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
  • Experience within Construction Materials Testing (CMT), geotechnical engineering, field services, or related consulting environments
  • Experience managing large teams and multiple concurrent projects

  #LI-MD1

   

  Travel Requirements:

  Travel & Project Engagement:

  • This is a highly visible leadership role that extends beyond the office.
  • You'll have the opportunity to visit project sites, support clients in the field, and collaborate with teams across the region.
  • Travel of up to 20% is expected and provides valuable exposure to diverse projects, operations, and business development opportunities.
  • Most travel is regional, with occasional overnight stays as needed to support project and client needs.

   

  Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  Work is primarily conducted outdoors with exposure to outdoor conditions, including:

  • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, construction zones, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
  • Moderate to loud noise levels due to lab equipment, field operations, and construction environments.
  • Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, sun, heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions as part of field sample collection and testing.

  Physical requirements include:

  • Ability to lift and carry between 35 and 75 lbs. over distances up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
  • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
  • Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means in a lab and field environment, often requiring the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  EEO Statement:

  UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here