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Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Sacramento, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $135K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Universal Engineering Sciences is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and executes engineering and testing projects focused on sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions, ensuring project completion within scope, schedule, and budget. They lead technical teams, manage client communications, oversee compliance with standards, and support operational excellence across geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing projects.

Highlights
  • Lead project management from proposal through completion ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met
  • Develop project estimates, proposals, and scopes of work
  • Coordinate and assign resources including field technicians and support staff
  • Maintain communication with clients to manage expectations and satisfaction
  • Track financial performance including cost control and profitability analysis
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM, ACI, and ICC
  • Perform or supervise field inspections and construction materials testing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or 7-10+ years relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific project management and data reporting software
  • Salary range between USD $80,000 and $135,000 per year

Project Manager Full Description

Who We Are: 
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.

Position Overview: 
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering and testing projects that
support sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions. This role ensures that all project activities are
completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client and regulatory expectations. The Project Manager works
closely with technical staff, field personnel, and clients to deliver high-quality results, manage budgets, and
support operational excellence across geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing projects.

Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities: 
● Lead and manage projects from proposal through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and 
quality objectives are met.
● Develop project estimates, proposals, and scopes of work in collaboration with technical and business 
development teams
● Coordinate and assign resources, including field technicians and support staff, to ensure project needs are 
met efficiently
● Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients to manage expectations, address issues, and 
ensure satisfaction.
● Track project financial performance, including cost control, revenue forecasting, and profitability analysis.
● Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASTM, ACI, ICC), 
specifications, and industry best practices.
● Perform or supervise field inspections, construction materials testing, and special inspections when 
needed.
● Review and approve timesheets, reports, and client documentation; ensure timely submission of project 
deliverables.
● Support employee development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback; participate in 
hiring and onboarding.
● Ensure all activities adhere to company safety protocols and regulatory requirements
● Assist with identifying add-on or follow-on work opportunities through client engagement and field 
visibility.
● Prepare reports and technical documents for internal and external stakeholders.
● Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, laboratory, safety, and operational teams
 
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Qualifications: 
● Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; OR 
equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
● For non-degreed candidates: 7–10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, environmental 
consulting, or construction materials testing (CMT) and inspection.
● Certifications in relevant inspection or testing areas preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, ATTI, Nuclear Safety).
● Strong knowledge of construction materials testing standards (ASTM, AASHTO, etc.) and ability to 
interpret technical specifications
● Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific platforms (e.g., project management, data reporting 
systems).
● Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
● Willingness to travel to job sites and work in diverse environmental conditions
● Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and interface with clients and regulatory 
bodies effectively Travel Requirements: 
● This position requires occasional travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business 
objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on 
project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may 
be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and 
use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 
  • This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a 
    professional office and work site setting.
  • On-Site Office Requirements:
    • Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office 
      equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
    • Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
    • Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, 
      and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
  • Field Environment:
    • Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and 
      undeveloped land.
    • Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by 
      vehicle.
    • Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
    • Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
    • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
    • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and 
      fieldwork.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, 
      often while wearing PPE.
    • Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, 
      depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes

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