TEMPORARY WORKS PRACTICE LEADER

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEMPORARY WORKS PRACTICE LEADER

General Expectations:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for UEC’s Temporary Works practice

• Direct and manage all current projects, staff, and operational performance of the Practice

• Grow client relationships and expand technical capabilities across markets

• Establish technical standards and continuously develop staff

• Position UEC as a recognized industry leader in temporary works engineering

• Foster a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and safety

• Deliver practical, constructible solutions aligned with contractor needs

Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Accountable for overall performance, delivery, and profitability of the Temporary Works Practice

• Lead, mentor, and continue developing the team of engineers and designers delivering temporary works services across multiple concurrent projects and regions

• Own planning, staffing, and resource allocation to meet project schedules and client commitments

• Ensure all deliverables meet UEC’s standards for technical excellence, constructability, and schedule

• Serve as the technical authority for temporary works engineering within the firm, guiding design approaches and resolving complex challenges

• Define technical direction, standards, and best practices

• Provide Technical and Constructability Reviews of all projects

• Provide on-Site Design Engineering Support and Inspections when necessary

• Coordinate with Superintendents, Forman, Project Managers/Engineers and Owners to resolve issues

• Oversee project financial performance including invoicing, utilization, backlog forecasting, and margin management

• Lead business development efforts including client engagement, proposal strategy, and pursuit of major opportunities.

• Build a high-performing team through mentoring, training, and succession planning

Position Requirements:

• 12+ years of relevant Temporary Works Engineering experience

• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or managing a technical group, managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships

• Deep expertise in temporary works such as falsework, erection engineering, shoring, demolition planning, or construction engineering

• Experience supporting major infrastructure projects (bridges, tunnels, marine, industrial, or large structural works)

• Ability to schedule, manage, and deliver multiple tasks concurrently

• Strong communication skills and ability to operate with autonomy and ownership

• PE licensure required

• Prior experience scaling or building a temporary works group a plus

• Background experience with major contractors or temporary works firms is a plus

Why Join UEC:

• This role offers the opportunity to lead and grow a high-impact practice, shape technical standards, and influence the strategic direction of the firm.

• Operate with significant autonomy and authority to drive the success of the group

UEC does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms

UEC IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT