Environmental Project Manager

Overview:   Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Environmental Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
SummaryThe Project Manager is a key role responsible for coordinating drilling, sample/data collection, subcontractor tasks, evaluating data, and compiling written reports for submittal to clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued. 
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Lifting and/or occasionally moving up to 10 pounds can be expected, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• Occasional driving may be required
• This is not a remote position. This role will be based on the selected job posting location

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates and updates proposals for various projects across multiple geographies
• Manages environmental projects, including groundwater monitoring
• Conducts Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
• Prepares cost estimates, proposals, and invoices
• Meets project budgets and schedules
• Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and that project outcomes meet the client’s expectations
• Effectively solves problems as they arise during the project lifecycle
• Answers client questions and assists them promptly
• Organizes client-provided documents and files for tracking and operations purposes
• Proficiently operates a computer
• Knowledge and usage of proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation 
• Handles special client requests regarding typing and billing
• Regular attendance is required
• Follows safety procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Self-driven and dynamic in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment, be a strong multi-tasker, and be a team player
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 2–4-year university or college
• Prior experience in project management, consulting, or similar
• Previous experience in an A/E/C firm

Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the