Project Manager

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If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As the Project Manager – Matting Solutions you will be responsible for estimating temporary access and civil/environmental right-of-way in the powerline, pipeline, and general construction industries as well as performing project management activities to include scheduling, cost analysis, material and vendor sourcing, etc. Formerly YAK ACCESS, Matting Solutions is now part of the United Rentals Team and is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with sales team to design and estimate solutions for projects

• Design and map solutions for temporary right-of-way access

• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and site visits for potential and upcoming projects

• Perform take-offs from construction plans and estimate labor, equipment, and materials needed to execute plans

• Develop execution plans, schedules, project narratives, and other written communication as part of proposals

• Perform cost analysis, project scheduling and project management activities

• Ensure projects are properly executed, as budgeted, and billed in a timely manner within scope of the contract

• Manage the selection, cost comparison, and schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned

• Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer relationships

• Interface with customer throughout the project life cycle to gain feedback and provide information for customer satisfaction

• Communicate bid and project status to management, providing forecasts of revenue, costs, schedule, billing, and other metric / dashboard items

• Actively pursue additional business through change orders; perform associated cost estimates / comparisons, prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance

• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors

• Ensure Purchase Orders are assigned in an effort to control the costs of the job and maintain profitability

• Identify and communicate alternative solutions that could make a project safer, more efficient and more cost-effective

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is desirable

• 5 years’ experience in Estimating/Project Management

• Ability to prioritize, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Strong understanding of all Project Management and Lean construction methodologies and principles

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction projects

• Ability to coordinate large construction projects and monitor the work of contractors

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Project and B2W software is a plus

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and

procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.