Administrative Assistant

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,600 professionals across 85 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
As an Sale Coordinator, you will be responsible for achieving sales and service objectives for Universal Engineering Sciences. The Inside Sales Representative is part of the sales organization and is responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional business relationship with existing and prospective customers along with growing the business with each customer until Universal Engineering Sciences becomes their primary supplier of services handled. If you’re reliable, have a good work ethic, and can cooperate with co-workers and clients respectfully, this is the position for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research new and upcoming development projects
• Reach out to new clients via email, phone call, social media, or any other necessary medium
• Create and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Create and deliver proposals
• Provide essential assistance to the Business Development staff
• Respond promptly to new inquiries while managing existing accounts
• Coordinate all steps of proposal submission, from plan review and implementation to project submission. All proposals are to be submitted for management review at least 3 days before the submission date
• Maintain and update Pending Proposal and Leads List reports
• Track and follow outstanding proposals
• If needed, attend trade show conferences
• Attend periodic sales training where applicable
• Provide customer service activities as required
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• College degree
• 3-5 years experience.
• Background in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required

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 projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.  Why Work at UES?We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.  Check out our website: https://teamues.com/Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram |