Project Engineering Sup (FLEX Location)

UPS Supply Chain Solutions; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee low-to-moderate complexity installations, such as conveyor systems and facility modifications. You will ensure adherence to contract docs, schedules, and cost controls while developing project documentation as needed.

The role requires strong bid evaluation, vendor negotiation, and design-for-process-improvement skills, with travel up to 100% and a focus on delivering safe, high-quality results across UPS facilities.

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

Responsibilities

• Completes the bid package process to select competitive bids and competent vendors for contracts (e.g., soils, survey, conveyor, conveyor electrical).
• Requests and evaluates bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend contract awards.
• Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Investigates mechanical breakdown problems (e.g., conveyor system failures, operator errors, system design flaws) to prevent productivity loss.
• Identifies areas for construction process improvement and design solutions for optimal package flow efficiency.
• Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent scope changes.
• Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors for completion.
• Conducts construction inspections to ensure performance meets UPS standards and documents quality materials.

Skills

Bid evaluation

Process improvement

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

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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

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.