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 3,800 professionals across 80+ 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.
Overview
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health and safety, and Building Envelope services.
Summary
The Lab Supervisor a key role that is both challenging and rewarding. As the materials testing lab supervisor, your responsibilities would include oversight and managing the daily lab activities under the materials testing lab manager. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both 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 35lbs regularly is expected, and up to 75lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.
·This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions.
·Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
·The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour
·The technician’s primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete samples, as well as testing other construction materials; testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling. The manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range from a 0-75+lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
·Weights in the 5-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10–35 repetitions per hour without reasonable accommodation
·Weights in the range of 35–75+lbs (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5-15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation
·Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation
·On average the workdays range from 7-12 hours
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining lab workflow & organization
- Receiving samples, reviewing & and entering test data into FDOT’S online database (Mac)
- Performing laboratory tests as required for construction materials testing in accordance with USACE, ASTM, AASHTO, and FDOT
- Testing of construction materials includes soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep of quality management system
- Train laboratory technicians
- Establish training & monitor technician performance
- Approve weekly payroll of lab staff
- Attend annual reviews of lab technicians
- 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), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role
- Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
- High school diploma or GED accepted
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.) & math skills
- Certifications required or able to obtain within the first 120 days
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician,
- ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
- ACI Masonry Lab Technician
- CTQP Limerock Bearing Ratio Technician
- CTQP Asphalt Plant – Level 1 & Level 2
- Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking 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:
- College degree in construction management or engineering preferred
- 2 - 5+ years as a material testing Lab Technician, Supervisor, or Manager
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 Excellence
As 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 | Twitter | YouTube #GroundedInExcellence
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.
