Job Description:
Job Summary
This position manages construction projects of low to moderate complexity and risk (i.e., conveyor installations and facility modifications). He/She ensures adherence to contract documentation, scheduled timelines, and cost control parameters. This position may develop project documentation (e.g., Request for Appropriation project scope of work, estimates, etc.).
Responsibilities:
- Completes the bid package process (e.g., bid creation, bid evaluation, background check, bid award, etc.) to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts (e.g., soils, survey, conveyor, conveyor electrical, etc.).
- Requests and evaluates bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend the awarding of contracts.
- Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Investigates mechanical breakdown problems (e.g., conveyor system failures, operator errors, system design flaws, etc.) to prevent a decrease in productivity and efficiency.
- Identifies areas for construction process improvement and design solutions to achieve optimal package flow efficiency.
- Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent future changes to project scope.
- Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion.
- Conducts construction inspections of materials and installations to ensure performance meets UPS standards, repairs are completed within scheduled deadlines, and quality materials are utilized.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a related field - Preferred
- Flexible travel schedule (including weekends) - up to 100%
- Experience evaluating bid proposals
- Experience with designing solutions for process improvement
Last Day to Apply: November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,472/year to $122,304/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Hired applicants may be eligible for Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employee Type:
Permanent
