TEMPORARY WORKS PRACTICE LEADER

United Engineering & Consulting, LLC.; Nitrolee (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC seeks a seasoned Temporary Works Practice Leader to guide and grow its Temporary Works engineering group. You will lead diverse projects, mentor engineers and designers, and drive profitability and safety across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include setting technical direction, ensuring constructability, and delivering practical solutions aligned with client needs while expanding market presence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant Temporary Works Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or managing a technical group.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the 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.

Skills

Temporary Works Engineering

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Contact information

• Name david brown

Location

• Location 2730 W. Tyvola Rd.,Suite 200,Charlotte, NC, 28217,United States

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEMPORARY WORKS PRACTICE LEADER

• 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
• 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