Assistant Project 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.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead and manage construction materials testing projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules, overseeing technical execution, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality project delivery across infrastructure, environmental, and construction sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials testing/geotechnical investigations, engineering design, and construction oversight, along with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and mentoring junior staff. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for delivering results and driving technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
• Perform routine field sampling and/or testing on construction materials
• Responsible for field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone and asphalt, utilizing field equipment such as nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods
• Perform concrete, grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength
• Sample asphalt cores to verify thickness
• Read maps, blueprints, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
• Perform hand augers with dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing to collect data of subsurface conditions for foundations, roadways, and other surfaces
• Complete proof roll observations and undercut evaluation and quantifications
• Provide on-site project management assistance to complete field-testing activities
• Assist with developing and managing projects with clients
• Complete accurate and detailed daily field-testing reports and/or supporting documentation to clients and supervisors
• Maintain daily communication with technicians, contractors and project managers
• Communicate verbally and electronically with various field personnel and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology or acceptable related degree
• Active ICC Certifications: Soils, Masonry, Reinforced Concrete, SCLLR Certifications or FE/EIT (Engineer-in-Training) licensure
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Preferred: 2-5 years direct CMT or Geotechnical experience

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with holiday, weekend and overtime as needed
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and potentially repetitive motions
• Typically, this position involves 95% field work and 5% office work depending on projects and needs
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day, primarily within the Mid-Atlantic region (NC, SC, VA)
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

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