Project Executive

UMC is proud to be built on a foundation of 100 years of consistent business growth. We offer an environment of constant learning and developing through training, technology, creativity, and collaboration. Our teams are driven, informed, and empowered to act. We strive to treat people fairly and do the right thing both in our business and in our community.

UMC understands the importance of our hard-working people and is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity, equality, and inclusion. We hire the best and the brightest from across the region to construct teams of experts in design, engineering, project management, and business services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Document verification and work eligibility requests may include resume, cover letters, references, and work authorization confirmation.

Online assessment requests may be used as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Benefits Summary:

UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) plan with match, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life & Disability Insurance, Company Paid STD/LTD, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Assistance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program, and employee events.

Paid Time Off:

Eligible employees begin accruing PTO as of their date of hire and accrual rates are based on years of service. Base annual accrual starts at 120 hours/15 days for full time status. PTO is a combination of sick and vacation accruals. UMC follows the required WA State Sick Leave guidelines and employees are provided (1) for every 40 hours worked as part of the PTO package. UMC also offers (7) paid holidays, plus (1) Floating Holiday to be used within the calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: $146,000 - $170,000; depending on experience

Location: Everett

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

Expand UMC's presence and revenue by developing, maintaining, and growing the Advanced Technology vertical market which includes but is not limited to: aerospace, alternative fuels, power generation plants, battery plants, advanced manufacturing, chip fabrication, biopharma (cGMP), and large scale industrial projects. Develop relationships with stakeholders in Advanced Technology targeting strategic customers. Create new business, prioritize customers with high-value, strategic growth opportunity, and retain and grow existing business by developing profitable growth opportunities across all lines of business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the vertical market, including: key personnel at strategic accounts, owners, general contractors, consultants, trade organizations, policy makers, utilities, and regulatory authorities.
2. Be the subject matter expert in the vertical market for UMC. Maintain understanding of trends, news, stakeholders, competitors, and events.
3. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Market Plan for the vertical market in coordination with UMC stakeholders across multiple lines of business.
4. Accountable for development and maintenance of Account Plans within the vertical market.
5. Coordinate and stay informed on all UMC customer-facing activities in the vertical market: sales, marketing, project management, operations, and customer service.
6. Open leads and opportunities for UMC lines of business, with emphasis on high-margin services.
7. Accountable for bookings and revenue from the vertical market.
8. Log all activities in UMC's CRM system.
9. Understanding of facility layout, design and function.
10. Understating of clean manufacturing facility layout, design and function.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Enlist the support of LOB managers and implementation resources, project management resources, and other sales and management resources as needed.
2. Assist with the management of internal preconstruction processes (engineering to estimating, preconstruction to commissioning).
3. Support other vertical markets as needed to support UMC success
4. Ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
5. Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing to coordinate vertical market efforts.
6. Develop new products and services to meet needs of the vertical market.
7. Identify and recruit high value candidates for roles at UMC.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of the vertical market.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM.
• Strong personal commitment to customer service.
• Ability to coordinate and support team members.
• Sales skills including the ability to prospect, research, qualify sales opportunities, question effectively, make presentations, create account strategies, ability to understand customers' business.
• Understanding of local and state codes that affect the various project and product offerings

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ten years or more dedicated to Advanced Technology field (research, project/product/program management, design and construction, or related).
• Four-year technical degree related to field (ME, EE, IE, Civil, Bio Eng, etc.).
• Two years of estimating or two years of design experience in addition to advanced technology experience.
• Demonstration of speaking or presentation engagements.
• Demonstration of articles, journals, or other publications.

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

• Maintain a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.