CAREERS

FME is a steadily growing team of professionals with diverse expertise and talents working together to provide solutions to client challenges. For ambitious entry-level and seasoned practiced professionals alike, FME offers a supportive, collaborative workplace designed to help employees thrive and grow professionally. FME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.

FME is continually seeking qualified individuals. If you are interested in a specific opportunity below, please email your resume to the designated manager. For general inquiries about joining the FME team, please email your resume to careers@fmeconsultants.com.

BENEFITS

We offer competitive wages and benefits, to include medical, dental, vision, flex spending plans, 401(k) with partial matching, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and career development. Additionally, company vehicles are assigned for specific positions.

SALARY

Pay will be based on employee’s experience, certifications, and education.

Specific job openings can be reviewed below.

Project Accountant

F&ME Consultants, Inc. (FME) is a full-service geotechnical engineering firm that offers a comprehensive range of geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, and construction services. Working with a broad spectrum of clients, to include government agencies, educational institutions, industrial entities, and commercial and private businesses, FME has amassed valuable experience on a variety of projects. FME is a South Carolina-owned and operated firm that has been in business for over 45 years.

We are growing! Newly created position. Your skills will be utilized to ensure managers have accurate and timely information on all projects. THe position will be our "go-to" for all accounting surrounding a project(s) life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Project accounting: (Main responsibility)

Project (Contract) setup for medium-sized and/or moderate-level complex projects
Assist the Marketing department with tracking project opportunities
Assists with preparation of insurance (COI's), and other correspondence
Maintain job files (both hard files and electronic), update company-based programs
Communicate with Managers and Owners regarding invoicing questions, reviews, and revisions
Prepare invoice billing packages for clients, including support documents
Identify and record unpaid contract billings, following up on any delinquent accounts receivable and/or unbilled costs

Maintain general ledger of subsidiary
Review aging Accounts Receivable and follow up on payment/billing discrepancies status with client
Accounts Payable support for main company and subsidiary
Extra unique tasks if required

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum associate degree in accounting with 2-4+ years' experience in a business office, or multiple years as project accountant
Strong attention to detail and possess excellent personality, organizational, and communication skills
Highly organized and flexible as interruptions are the norm
Excellent time management skills
Ability to manage ongoing multiple projects
Willingness to assist others when needed with a positive attitude

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Prior Project Accounting experience a plus
Demonstrated experience in a similar position in a related environment using accounting software (we use QuickBooks and Deltek Vision)
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
Prior job cost billing experience a plus
Passion to always seek efficiencies, improvements to current processes

Target salary range is $60,000/yr to $72,000/yr based on prior experience and skillset. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm in our Columbia, SC office.

FME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. We offer Monday through Friday work schedule.

FME offers competitive wages and benefits, to include medical (including 100% paid single plan), dental, vision, flex spending plans, 401(k) with company match to 3%, and career development. Other fun stuff: Free candy-popcorn, quarterly staff lunches with trivia and prizes.

If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to John McElwee, Sr. Controller, at jmcelwee@fmeconsultants.com, with "Project Accountant" on subject line.

Drill Helper

FME has immediate openings for Drill Helpers / Apprentices for projects in the Carolinas. FME's Field Operations Headquarters is located off Exit 65 on I-77 (between Richburg and Chester).

Applicant Requirements:

Must valid driver's license
Must have reliable transportation that can get you to work on time
Ability to pass a pre-employemnt drug screen and random testing at any time during employment
E-verify required (eligible to work in the US)
Willingness to learn, work in a team environment, and maintain a positive, strong work ethic
Ability to work outside
Ability to lift up to 95 lbs.
Ability to work out of town when required
Understand and comply with onsite safety requirements, including PPE

Other Desired Skills:

Ability to read plans and drawings
Class A CDL
Well Drilling Certification
OSHA 10 or 30 hour training
Shotcrete Nozzelman experience

BENEFITS

401 (k)
401 (k) matching
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to mtouchberry@fmeconsultants.com

Geotechnical Driller

FME is searching for an experienced driller to work out of our Richberg, South Carolina Operations Center. The driller will maintain and operate geotechnical drill rigs for subsurface explorations. The ideal candidate has experience performing geotechnical borings, is willing to travel and stay overnight throughout South Carolina and North Carolina, enjoys working outside, and is willing to manage driller helpers. The primary duties will be conducting geotechnical borings and maintaining the drilling equipment. FME’s geotechnical work occurs in roadways, offroad on undeveloped property, and overwater from barges. FME drillers regularly perform drilling with hollow stem augers and with mud rotary methods. Rock coring is also a regular occurrence in our geotechnical explorations.

Under Management by our Geotechnical Field Operations Coordinator, the successful applicant will be able to fulfill the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Operate geotechnical drill rig in a correct, safe and efficient manor;
Maintain geotechnical drill rig including lubrication, cleaning, replace broken parts, and troubleshoot equipment issues;
Manage driller helper;
Communicate professionally with geologist staff and engineering staff; and
Identify unsafe conditions in the field and communicate concerns to the field services coordinator prior to drilling.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

High school diploma is required;
Comfortable with outdoor work in all seasons;
Able to lift 50 lb. of equipment and materials;
Willing to work independently and proficient at time management;
Well drilling license in North Carolina and South Carolina or willingness to obtain each within 6-months of employment;
Ability to track work progress on a daily basis and maintain a legible diary of daily drilling production; and
Class A CDL driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to careers@fmeconsultants.com

Geology Associate

FME is searching for a qualified Geology Associate to coordinate and perform drilling operations for subsurface explorations. The ideal candidate enjoys working outside and wants to obtain a firsthand knowledge of South Carolina geology. The primary durty will be viewing, classifying, and logging soil and rock samples obtained during geotechncial explorations. Secondary duties may include rock core descriptions, geophysical exploration, technical writing, geologic research, and field services coordination. FME is seeking a candidate who is enthusiastic about geology and wants to use skills learned in the classroom to gain a deep understanding of South Carolina geology.

Under close mentorship from a senior-level Professional Geologist, the successful applicant will be able to fulfill the following:

INITIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Classify and log soil and rock core samples
Collaborate with the drill crews on projects
Communicate with project managers on project details while working in the field
Assist in geophysical data collection
Evaluate the subsurface data and correlate it to published geologic maps

REQUIREMENTS

BS in Geology
Ability to obtain your Geologist in Training (GIT) certificate within a year
Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team
Good driving record
Willingness to work outdoors in varying field and weather conditions
Must be willing to travel with periodic out-of-town overnight travel
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours
Must be physically able to lift 40 lbs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preference Given for One or More of the Following

MS in Geology
2+ years of experience in a similar or related role
Experience using GINT and/or geophysical collection and processing software
Working knowledge of GPS location/surveying technology
SCDOT experience

Benefits

Medical/Dental insurance
401k with partial matching
Assigned company truck