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

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT