Experiences at URS

multitasking, it was most challenging but the best part of the job.

everything and anything. From program controls, public relations, marketing, photography, graphic design, software training, IT solutions, problem solving just to get the job done with what we had for resources.

networking, education, and personal drive

Work with transportation professionals focused in the Northeast part of the US.

CADD Drafter for Civil and Enviromental Engineering Departments

Only answer phones for 185 employees

Prepare monthly revenue and estimates to complete reports. Research contract and compensation issues. Accounts Payable: Timesheets; Internal charges and transfers; resolve AP or vendor questions. Accounts Receivable: Credit reviews, code cash receipts, research and assist with collections. Audits: Review project set-ups for compliance with internal policies and procedures. Provide employee orientations for accounting and assist with timesheet training.
Maintain master service agreement files, certificates of insurance, and business licenses....

Provides support for the project management staff,organizes and maintains the project files, Prepares meetings minutes and distribution of correspondence.
Interacts and support the government agencies. Tracking and mintaining the Submittal, RFI and Change Order logs in Primavera Expedition, Assist with contract
administration. Assist with filed inspections....

Willingness to travel, ability to play practical jokes and affinity for microbrews. Knowledge of petroleum degredation pathways also a plus.

I worked for Dames & Moore in Boca Raton, FL originally, then company moved (still in Boca Raton, FL) and name was changed to URS Corporation. I worked there for 5 years and thoroughly enjoyed my position. My position was very diversified and kept me very busy, engineers and office staff were very nice and I only left because I moved to a different area of Florida....