Project Administrator

 

Contour Engineering, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opening in our Administrative department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

Joining Contour Engineering a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices.

 

We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 24 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 85 locations in 22 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence.

 

At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry.  You can learn more about our career opportunities here: https://teamues.com/careers/  

 

Summary   

Contour Engineering, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company, is seeking a Project Administrator for our Atlanta Market. This is a full-time position with regular office hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from either the Canton or Kennesaw office. The Project Administrator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our administrative and accounting duties that supports our principal and project managers.

 

Energetic - Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.

Resourceful - Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.

Creative - Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.

Team Player - Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.

Adaptable - Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.

 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Please note that the duties below may vary based on the changing needs of the company.
• Performs general administrative functions including filing, inventory management, & mail
• Assist with billing preparation including obtaining all field and supporting documents
• Enters new projects based off required information supplied into company software for new projects within the department, and produces job labels and file folders within shared company drives
• Ensures that all pertinent documents are uploaded promptly into specific project folders
• Operates word processing software/equipment to produce proposals, reports, cost estimates, letters of transmittal, meeting minutes, and correspondence
• Forwards pre-bills and drafts invoices to the appropriate Project Manager/Principal Engineer for approval
• Monitors pre-bills and invoices generated from projects for proper tasks, activity codes, and bill rates
• Creates reports, proposals, letters, and other correspondence from Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, & Adobe Acrobat.
• Maintain project tracking; working closely with department members to ensure deliverables are provided to clients on time
• Performs data entry into electronic spreadsheets
• Collaboration with department members ranging from our staff engineers to principal engineers
• Assists with client communications
• Assists in performing project close-out
• Perform other and additional duties as assigned and directed by the Office and/or Department Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of office administration experience focused on data entry and accounts payable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills are a must 
• Must work well under pressure
• Working knowledge within the construction/engineering industry preferred 
• Remote or work from home requests are non-negotiable

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

 

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

 

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, Environmental, Occupational Health & 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.

  

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 60 branches and 2,500 employees, we're looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

 

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace . Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

 

 

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