Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Vacancy ID: NF0008187 Position Summary/Description: A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . This position functions as a Construction Manager responsible for the management and inspection of formal (over $500,000) large and complex capital improvement projects of all sizes with a broad variety and scope. Ensures that construction complies with contract requirements, State and University needs and engineering and design principles and standards. Administers contractual adjustments and payments as outlined in contracts. Works closely with outside design firms during the construction process. Education and Experience: Experience in facilities planning, design, operations and maintenance; and direct experience with N.C. State Construction Office policies, guidelines and requirements preferred.
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Salem, Oregon, WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.
The Energy Planning & Innovation (P&I) Division supports the agency mission by pursuing programs and policies that help Oregonians conserve energy, use energy more efficiently, and produce energy using renewable sources. The Division’s two sections: Energy Efficiency & Conservation and Energy Technology & Policy collaborate with the Department’s other divisions and stakeholders to help support the development of clean energy resources and integrate those resources into the State’s transmission and distribution system. The division offers energy expertise across sectors, including efficiency in buildings and manufacturing as well as alternative fuels and infrastructure, while helping Oregon build a more resilient energy system – one that is well prepared to respond to issues such as climate change and natural disasters. The division also helps the State pursue strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Provide technical assistance, engineering subject matter expertise, education, and program administration to advance the energy efficiency and performance of new construction, existing buildings, and other energy end-uses in Oregon. This position also responsible for assisting in the implementation of Oregon’s product efficiency standards, building energy performance standards, building energy code, public buildings programs, and other energy programs on behalf of the agency.
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The work schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The incumbent will be expected to work at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least eight times per year. This generally includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.
We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.
This is a full-time, classified service position that is not represented by a union.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's degree in either Civil, Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Engineering, or Energy Management Engineering; AND four years of engineering experience.
Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Oregon or have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:
Experience with and knowledge of energy codes, standards, practices, and energy efficiency technologies, as demonstrated through project implementation, energy auditing, inspections, operations, and/or maintenance of non-residential buildings.
Experience designing or reviewing engineering plans for energy-related systems in non-residential buildings.
Experience constructing and reviewing energy models of commercial buildings energy use.
Experience with stakeholder communication and advisory panels.
Experience writing clear and concise reports and other written materials of a technical nature.
Experience researching and applying state laws and rules when analyzing topics.
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit the State of Oregon Career Site by clicking this link: Codes and Standards Engineer
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both documents to the “My Experience” section under Resume/CV in the application.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources . You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
Answer all the supplemental questions.
GET NOTICED
Help your application rise to the top! Don’t forget to showcase your amazing skills and experience in your application package that make you the best candidate for the position. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
The Oregon Department of Energy does not offer VISA sponsorships. On you first day of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
QUESTIONS/NEED HELP?
If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Karlene Ashby, at karlene.ashby@energy.oregon.gov or call (971) 209-6209.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, OR DISABILITY AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
Austin, Texas, Job Summary: The Interior Construction Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing specialized interior construction projects. This role combines project management with estimating responsibilities, partnering side-by-side with field leaders to deliver projects on time, under budget, and in line with the General Contractor's expectations. The successful candidate will serve as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.
Job Responsibilities:
Business Development
Cost Estimating
Project Management
Business Development:
Invests time learning the industry and key players, including customers and competitors.
Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts.
Participates in customer meetings, possibly alongside a more senior MAREK representative.
Cost Estimating:
Learns estimating tools, technology, and approaches related to estimating and pricing change orders.
Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders.
Develops a foundational understanding of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they relate to estimating and pricing changes.
Project Management:
Plans, coordinates, and oversees interior construction projects from initiation to completion.
Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job activities, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging, or manpower issues.
Develops fair and achievable budgets for labor, material, and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner.
Submits RFIs, prices work orders or change orders, and creates submittals.
Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings.
Ensures timely billing and collections.
Is regularly present on the job to support the field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues.
Captures, organizes, and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.
Provides feedback throughout the lifecycle of the project to the project management team to improve future projects.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Working Conditions:
Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office, or private office.
Physical Requirements:
Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing, and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator.
Austin, Texas, Job Summary: The Interior Construction Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing specialized interior construction projects. This role combines project management with estimating responsibilities, partnering side-by-side with field leaders to deliver projects on time, under budget, and in line with the General Contractor's expectations. The successful candidate will serve as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.
Job Responsibilities:
Business Development
Cost Estimating
Project Management
Business Development:
Invests time learning the industry and key players, including customers and competitors.
Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts.
Participates in customer meetings, possibly alongside a more senior MAREK representative.
Cost Estimating:
Learns estimating tools, technology, and approaches related to estimating and pricing change orders.
Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders.
Develops a foundational understanding of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they relate to estimating and pricing changes.
Project Management:
Plans, coordinates, and oversees interior construction projects from initiation to completion.
Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job activities, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging, or manpower issues.
Develops fair and achievable budgets for labor, material, and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner.
Submits RFIs, prices work orders or change orders, and creates submittals.
Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings.
Ensures timely billing and collections.
Is regularly present on the job to support the field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues.
Captures, organizes, and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.
Provides feedback throughout the lifecycle of the project to the project management team to improve future projects.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Working Conditions:
Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office, or private office.
Physical Requirements:
Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing, and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator.
Wallingford, CT, Director of Facilities & Campus Planning
Choate Rosemary Hall is a highly selective, co-educational boarding school dedicated to transformative student experiences. Drawing on over 125 years as a demonstrated leader in education, Choate has moved with confidence into the 21st century, integrating innovation with traditional strengths. Choate invites applications, nominations, and inquiries as it embarks upon a search for a Director of Facilities & Campus Planning, a key position overseeing facilities maintenance, campus planning, construction management, and other critical components of a complex portfolio.
Reporting to the CFO and serving as the CFO’s chief advisor on all matters related to the facilities-related functions of the institution, the Director oversees all maintenance and upkeep of 458 acres of campus grounds, 30 student residential buildings, 100+ faculty residences, 20 fields, an ice hockey rink, pool, tennis courts, and fleet management of 50 vehicles. S/he oversees departments including carpentry, painting, lock shop, plumbing, electrical and HVAC and has overall responsibility for the carbon footprint, energy management and sustainability programs at the School, ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations and interfacing with various town, state, and federal agencies. The Director manages the selection of architects and contractors, keeping projects on schedule and on budget.
The Director of Facilities & Campus Planning has five direct reports in Facilities, including two project managers who oversee construction projects, and managers leading Grounds, HVAC, and Maintenance divisions. The Director indirectly oversees the work of approximately 40 Choate staff members and 50 contract staff and manages an annual operating and capital projects budget in excess of $10 million.
Requirements: Ten or more years of directly related experience in a progressively responsible facilities management and/or capital projects position. Proven ability to affect and influence change through a communicative, collaborative, and inclusive style. Excellent communication, problem solving, and project management skills.
For more information about Choate Rosemary Hall, please visit www.choate.edu .
For further details regarding the Director of Facilities & Campus Planning position, please click here https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/21196-choate-rosemary-hall-director-of-facilities-campus-planning/
Evaluation of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until a new Director of Facilities & Campus Planning is named. Inquiries, nominations, and letters of interest with a resume may be sent in confidence to:
Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Managing Director Susan Kart, Senior Associate ChoateFacilities@storbecksearch.com
Choate prohibits in all its programs discrimination against or harassment of any member or group based upon age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic predisposition, ancestry or other categories protected by Connecticut or federal law. It does not discriminate on these bases in the administration of its admission process, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.
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Diego Garcia, Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
Program Summary
KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility.
Job Summary
Provides specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program, including specialized inspection and testing techniques, quality training, statistical methods, audits, quality tools for problem solving and assessment. Creates inspection reports stating the conditions of a work area to ensure requirements are met. Makes recommendations for corrective action. Applies knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution. Implements principles of performance evaluation and prediction methods are used to improve product systems safety, reliability, and maintainability. Responsible for maintaining quality standard of products and the procedures and materials that go into work scope. Aligns quality management function with the performance needs of product lines. Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes. May provide guidance to less experienced team members. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the full implementation of the QC Program to include overall Quality oversight of the project.
Exercise full authority to stop any operations, or processes, if any indication of non-conformance to contract or any safety-related matters arise.
Perform QC reviews and processing of all project submittals, test reports, certifications, and other documentation required in the contract.
Serve as the liaison between the government Construction Manager (CM) and IDIQ Project Management.
Interfaces with disciplines to steward resolution of technical issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), and non-compliant work.
Responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation, and ensuring testing is performed.
Prepares punch lists and validates corrective action plans.
Prepares and issues overall QC inspection status report and maintains non-conformance log.
Coordinates holding and witness points to Government Construction Manager (CM).
Performs project material verification and prepares associated documents.
Plans, coordinates, and participates in QC meetings, mock-ups and other QC-related activities.
Report quality issues to the Project Manager and Construction Superintendent promptly including regular updates for reporting requirements.
Responsible to project turnover to the client.
Familiar with EM-385-1-1 and has experience in hazard identification and safety compliance.
Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Must know about ISO 9001:2008 and 9001:2015.
Must be a self-motivated and versatile supervisor with strong leadership characteristics and strong communication skills.
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks, under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
Must possess administrative, organizational, and computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
Must be a licensed UK/USPE Fire Protection Engineer.
Certification in NICET III for Water Based System and Fire Alarm System.
Professional certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Construction Quality Management for Contractors
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering field based on a 5-year course of study from an accredited College or University.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least five (5) years of experience in supervising fire protection inspection in construction work.
Experience running a proactive and robust Quality Control program for a multi-discipline task order.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.