Job Description

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The Project Engineering Supervisor is a member of the UPS Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) department. This position directly manages construction projects of low to moderate complexity and risk (i.e., conveyor installations and facility modifications) or assists the Project Engineering Manager in highly complex projects. Projects may involve building construction, package sortation equipment or both. 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, drawings, etc.). This person will work at the project site.

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 in Engineering or related field with minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and native language of project site if different than English
• Experience evaluating bid proposals
• Previous experience assisting with managing building construction or large industrial installations
• Experience with designing solutions for process improvement
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD
• Flexibility to work weekends
• Ability to travel

Employee Type:

Permanent

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