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Gainesville, FL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 3800 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 publicprivate 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 its 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.

Summary
The Department Manager is a key role responsible for managing the technical operational and financial aspects of the Building Inspection Department. Supervising the departments personnel business development efforts and performing building inspection and plans examiner duties as required by business needs. The ideal candidate is a reliable trustworthy individual who thrives in a fastpaced 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.

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
    • Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions
    • Review clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness accuracy and timeliness
    • Responds and/or investigates employee inquiries regarding policies procedures and programs
    • Perform Structural Building Inspection duties (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing as licensed).Inspect commercial and residential buildings under construction or are being repaired remodeled enlarged and are performed during various stages of completion to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building codes/ordinances.
    • Manages 120 building inspectors plan reviewers quality control inspectors and office administrative staff.
    • Determines whether changes may be required in plans and makes recommendations to contractors engineers architects etc.
    • Performs inspections of foundations concrete slabs framing roofing and related construction work when necessary
    • Maintains accurate complete and current inspection records
    • Exercises tact and courtesy when conducting inspections and communicating with clients
    • Prepare reports and report data in a complete timely and understandable fashion and return them as required to the branch office
    • Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
    • Ensure that project requirements are met and compliant with inspection specifications requirements and company policies or procedures
    • Travel to various job sites at locations both locally and throughout the State of Florida
    • Regular attendance is required
    • Follows safety procedures
    • Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

    • Valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
    • Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Floridas Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    • State of Florida Standard Building Inspector License (BN) Or Building Code Administrator License (BU)
    • State of Florida Standard 1 2 Family Inspector License
    • 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 experience managing personnel in an A/E/C firm

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing License
    • State of Florida Plan Review Certification (PX)
    • State of Florida P.E. or Architect License and 35 years of related construction experience
    • Certified Building Official License (CBO)

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 thirtyfive lbs. regularly is expected on occasion with or without reasonable accommodation
    • On average the workdays range from seven to twelve hours
    • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle including wetlands swamps grasslands and fields with uneven surfaces sand brush and other natural and manmade obstacles
    • This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
    • This is not a remote position. This role will be based on the selected job posting location.
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 EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & 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 Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3500 employees were 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. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website:https://teamues/


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Manager

Employment Type

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