Department Manager

Overview
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope services.

Summary
The Constructions Services Department Manager is a key role responsible for managing the technical, operational, and financial aspects of the Construction Services Department, supervising personnel, business development efforts, and completing individual projects. 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:

• 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
• Lifting and/or moving up to thirty-five pounds regularly is expected, on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
• This is not a remote position. This role will be based in the selected job posting location
  
  
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps records of personnel transactions such as timesheets, benefits, new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations. Forwards necessary documentation to the Human Resources Department and/or Payroll for recordkeeping purposes
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, and support staff
• Review clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Responds and/or investigates employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Coordinate and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project requirements are met
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and adjust plans as necessary
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety regulations
• Assign tasks and responsibilities, provide guidance and support, and evaluate team performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding construction projects
• Conduct meetings and presentations to communicate project updates, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction
• Ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and financial guidelines
• Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• 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)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• Registered Professional Engineer within the State of Florida
• Preferred at least five years of related experience and/or training
• Experience with Deltek Vision
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe
• Experience with SAP Concur
• Preferred experience managing personnel in A/E/C firm