Field Services Manager
Irvine, CA
West – Construction Services Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
Do you have several years of experience as an Inspector or Engineer and are looking for upward movement? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for leading and mentoring high-performing teams, delivering exceptional services in the field, and making a significant impact on critical projects? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Field Services Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and leading field operations for construction and material testing and geotechnical monitoring projects in the Southern California area. Your mission is to ensure that our technicians and inspectors are well informed of expectations, execute their fieldwork flawlessly, while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Responsibilities:
- Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, delegate project tasks.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, objectives, and potential risks.
- Lead, mentor, train and inspire junior field technicians and inspectors.
- Manage all aspects of field services, including making sure the right technicians/inspectors are in the field, making sure they understand the requirements of the project, and being the liaison between our professional office staff and our field staff.
- Consulting with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of activities.
- Solve project-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Provide direction to and supervision for junior level staff.
- Oversee safety protocols and regulatory compliance in the field.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver on-time and on-budget solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in field operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field preferred, but not required.
- 3+ years of proven experience in field services in the A/E/C industry.
- Strong understanding of earthwork/grading operations.
- Previous experience in the field as an ICC Certified Inspector with current certifications.
- Leadership skills and a track record of managing successful teams.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- A commitment to safety and quality.
$40 - $45 an hour
*Pay is negotiable based on experience, skillset, and certification.*
About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence. Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit teamues.com
Our Benefits
We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
