National Construction Quality Management Practice Builder-Associate Director

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of National Construction Quality Management Practice Builder-Associate Director.  This person is responsible for the reputation, development, and delivery of Ulteig’s Construction Management program, encompassing all details of a construction project, key stakeholders, and Ulteig personnel assigned to the project. The duties will include managing and developing other construction inspection and management staff, supporting our field office-based project work, coordinating with clients and business partners, business development activities, resource coordination with operations leaders, and oversight of project financial targets and goals. 

This position is focused on large-scale (>$100 million) heavy civil infrastructure construction projects related to roadways, bridges, rail, structures, channels, dams, and/or utilities.

What You Will Do

• Own, enhance, and grow our reputation as a preferred partner in QCM/Alternative Delivery services across a wide range of projects, including roadways, bridges, rail, structures, channels, dams, and/or utilities. 
• Attract and retain top talent to continue to develop and further expand Ulteig’s QCM/Alternative Delivery services across the United States.
• Collaborate with operations managers, market leaders, project managers, and project teams in owner advisor services, construction services, and design services on alternative delivery projects.
• Manage and develop standard operating procedures for equipment, software, and documentation processes to satisfy the project and ensure quality and consistency from project team.
• Collaborate and partner with the Transportation Market Director and other key members of the Market team, as well as engineers and SMEs throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Leverage existing and grow network of teaming relationships to support large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects nationwide.
• Support response to RFP efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team and others as required.

• Oversee the development of the Quality Control Plan for multidisciplinary heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the project budget per the project requirements for staffing by tracking weekly and monthly burn rates while also forecasting projections.
• Manage project staffing and track weekly hours. This includes the schedule for both inspectors and testing of all onsite activities.
• Coordinate with the Construction Team and Operations and Maintenance on quality control requirements.
• Foster a culture of quality with regards to project documentation through process development, training, and continuous improvement.
• Support field teams through the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phase for all project activities.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; preferably with an updated NCEES record.
• Minimum of 20 years of DOT, Federal, Contractor, Joint Venture, or P3 construction experience.
• Experience working with utility companies and Railroads preferred.
• Must adhere to Ulteig’s Safety requirements and those practices and polices required by the construction project or the client, and OSHA.
• Proficiency in software such as ArcGIS Survey 123 & QestLAB and document control software such as Aconex and Procore.
• OSHA 30 and eRailsafe preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Show strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills.
• Elevated level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with clear expectations and highly responsive to internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing and able to travel over 25% of the time.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $148,800 - $201,300
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:  to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.