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The Mechanical Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all mechanical estimating activities for facility-based projects, including piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and associated systems. This role ensures estimates are accurate, competitive, complete, and aligned with company standards, execution strategies, and market conditions.

The Mechanical Estimating Manager provides technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control across the estimating team while supporting bid strategy, risk evaluation, and executive decision-making. This position bridges estimating, operations, project controls, supply chain, and business development to ensure estimates support profitable, buildable work and successful project execution.

Primary Job Function:

· Lead and manage mechanical estimating efforts for facility projects across all bid phases.

· Oversee the development of accurate, complete mechanical estimates derived from drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

· Assign estimating responsibilities and manage workload distribution across the estimating team.

· Review and approve detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components, and mechanical systems.

· Ensure labor build-ups are developed using appropriate production rates, crew compositions, historical data, and execution strategies.

· Provide technical oversight to validate constructability, installation methods, and labor assumptions.

· Direct coordination with Supply Chain to solicit, evaluate, and normalize vendor and subcontractor pricing.

· Establish and enforce estimating standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.

· Lead identification and documentation of risks, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.

· Support bid strategy development, value engineering, and alternative construction approaches.

· Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and internal estimate reviews.

· Ensure estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and pricing packages are accurate and executive ready.

· Support conceptual, budgetary, FEL, and detailed estimates as required.

· Ensure complete estimate logic, quantities, assumptions, and risks are communicated during project handoff.

· Provide Project Controls with validated cost data for job setup, WBS alignment, and cost tracking.

· Manage multiple bids simultaneously and provide status updates to leadership.

· Maintain organized, auditable estimate files and supporting documentation.

· Perform takeoffs and data entry task as required to support workload.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities:

· Mentor, coach, and develop senior, junior, and entry-level mechanical estimators.

· Establish performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement within the estimating team.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of estimating personnel.

· Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical estimating questions and issue resolution.

· Promote consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all mechanical estimates.

· Lead post-bid and post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and improve estimating accuracy.

Required Technical Skills:

· Advanced proficiency in mechanical estimating for piping, welding, equipment installation, and structural components.

· Strong understanding of piping materials, pressure classes, fittings, fabrication, and erection practices.

· Expert-level ability to develop and review detailed labor estimates using crew-based production rates.

· Advanced interpretation of P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and scope documents.

· Experience overseeing unit-rate, resource-based, and detailed line-item estimates.

· Proficiency in estimating software (InEight, Navisworks, Bluebeam, or similar).

· Advanced Excel capability (complex formulas, lookups, pivots, cost models).

· Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods, including rigging, hydro-testing, and commissioning.

· Familiarity with ASME, API, and applicable mechanical construction standards.

· Ability to identify constructability risks, productivity impacts, and schedule influences.

· Understanding of indirect costs, equipment rates, consumables, labor burdens, and allowances.

· Experience developing conceptual and budgetary estimates with limited information.

· Knowledge of WBS structures, cost codes, and estimating alignment with project controls.

· Ability to support schedule logic, durations, and manpower planning.

Nice to Have:

· JD Edwards experience (cost codes).

· Power BI for estimating KPIs.

· Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project).

· Ability to participate in client technical reviews.

· Experience developing manpower loading curves or sequencing plans.

· Field Experience (mechanical/piping/welding experience).

· Experience in Oil, Gas & Midstream industrial estimating and project management.

Experience:

· 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience in the Oil & Gas or Midstream industry.

· Demonstrated experience estimating facility, terminal, and industrial projects.

· Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators preferred.

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Education / Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

· Equivalent field experience or 8–12 years of industry experience accepted.

· Professional certifications (AACEI CEP, PMP, ASPE) preferred.

Competencies:

· Leadership: Builds strong estimating teams and drives accountability.

· Technical Authority: Deep mechanical estimating expertise.

· Collaboration: Effective coordination with Operations, BD, Project Controls, and Supply Chain.

· Communication: Clearly communicates cost drivers, risks, and strategy to leadership.

· Judgment: Balances competitiveness with execution risk and margin protection.

Physical Demands:

· Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.

· Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

· Requires standard vision abilities for detailed work.

Other Criteria:

· Occasional travel required.

· Compliance with all company policies, including Drug & Alcohol policy.

· Ability to work safely and collaboratively.

· Must be authorized to work in the United States.

We put the unity in "opportunity."

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $50/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: 14/14 rotation - 12-hour shift - alternating days/nights
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays and Company vehicle

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in gas compression, oil & gas operations, or industrial maintenance
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, instrumentation, and process controls
• Technical or vocational training preferred
• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR, or DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) are a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of HMI systems and control room operations is a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Rotating shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and remote locations
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as require
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities:

• Compressor Operator for Vapor Recovery Unit to oversee the safe and efficient operation of natural gas compression equipment
• Operate and monitor natural gas compressors, dehydration units, and associated equipment
• Adjust operating parameters to maintain optimal pressure, flow, and efficiency
• Conduct routine inspections and record equipment readings to detect irregularities
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with repairs on compressors, engines, and auxiliary systems
• Identify mechanical or process issues and escalate as necessary to maintenance personnel
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems
• Follow all company safety policies
• Maintain accurate logs of operating data, maintenance activities, and safety checks
• Report any equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or operational deviations
• Utilize digital tools and systems for data entry and reporting

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.

We put the unity in "opportunity."

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $65.00/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions
• Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management
• Experience with T&C: Testing and Commissioning required
• ERP experience required
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities:

• Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk
• Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs
• Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized
• Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments
• Ensures contract compliance and utilization - monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc
• Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems
• Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations
• Provides fit-for-risk process improvements
• Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Average revenue range: $125,000-$218,000

• Load distance-based revenue: Choose from a variety of loads and lane options, often from dedicated port customers, that offer consistent revenue.
• Haul containers that are drop-and-hook at no charge while operating under Schneider’s authority.
• Get $266 on your second settlement payment after you start doing business with Schneider and $147 each week for the next 22 weeks ($3,500 in lease-on incentives) - limited time availability.

• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Minimum 6 months of Class A driving experience.
• Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) by start date.
• HazMat endorsement required by start date.
• Own or lease one or more tractors that is 2000 or newer, with engine meeting EPA10 emissions requirement and can pass a DOT inspection.
• Live within 50 miles of Houston, TX.
• Additional qualifications apply.

Need a truck or want to upgrade? Schneider can get you in touch with equipment sales and leasing providers.

• Compensation for time spent in orientation.
• Discounts on fuel, tires, maintenance and more through Schneider’s Purchase Power Program.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Tools to help you succeed: Doing business with Schneider means being provided a Samsung tablet you can use inside and outside your cab and having free trailer usage.
• Access to company facilities: Take full advantage of Schneider’s facilities, which provide free parking, free laundry, meal options, exercise equipment and more.

Compensation details: 125 Yearly Salary

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College Access & Success Coach Job Description

Position Overview

The College Access & Success Coach plays a critical role in preparing and supporting TETC students as they transition from high school into postsecondary pathways, with a primary focus on college and university enrollment. The Coach provides individualized guidance, resources, and programming to ensure students - especially those pursuing STEM, especially engineering, pathways - are informed, prepared, and empowered to achieve their higher education goals.

In addition to supporting 12th-grade students through the full college access process—including applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and enrollment, the College Access & Success Coach will also provide light-touch postsecondary support to TETC alumni to promote college persistence and successful transitions into career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Student Advising & Support

• Provide one-on-one and group advising on college selection, application processes and strategies, admissions requirements, and deadlines.
• Support students in completing college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, scholarship searches, and financial aid applications.
• Guide students in selecting academic majors and career pathways aligned with STEM fields, specifically engineering and technology.
• Provide holistic advising that supports strategic applications, college‑transition readiness, and clear understanding of financial aid packages.

College Readiness Programming

• Design and deliver workshops on topics such as personal statements, standardized test prep, college interview prep, financial literacy, and time management.
• Coordinate college campus visits, virtual tours, and information sessions.
• Develop partnerships with colleges, universities, and scholarship programs to create opportunities for TETC students.

Family & Community Engagement

• Provide workshops and resources to parents/guardians on navigating the college application and financial aid process.
• Develop relationships with families, schools, and universities to troubleshoot issues as they arise.

College Persistence & Postsecondary Success

• Maintain ongoing communication with alumni to support their transition into college.
• Track and analyze persistence indicators, including FAFSA renewal, enrollment verification, credit completion, academic standing, and financial aid status.
• Identify and troubleshoot common persistence barriers, including financial challenges, academic support needs, housing instability, and mental-health concerns—connecting students to appropriate campus or community resources.
• Facilitate summer melt prevention strategies, including outreach and support between high school graduation and college matriculation.
• Host virtual or in‑person alumni workshops on topics like navigating the first year of college, budgeting, time management, and self‑advocacy.
• Maintain strong relationships with college partners to improve student support and communication about students' progress and needs.
• Contribute to program evaluation efforts by maintaining accurate alumni data and producing monthly or quarterly reports on persistence outcomes.

Data & Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, applications, scholarships, and college enrollment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate data management to keep advising and student progress on track.
• Track and report on key college access metrics for program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of direct experience in college advising.
• Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with first-generation college students and diverse populations.
• Familiarity with STEM, specifically engineering, pathways preferred.

Key Competencies

• Student-Centered Approach: Passion for mentoring and empowering young people.
• Equity Mindset: Commitment to closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented students.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and student caseloads.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with staff, parents, schools, and external partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful in supporting students through unique challenges.

Work Environment

• Position based at the TETC with occasional travel to local colleges, universities, and community events.
• Some evening and weekend hours required to support workshops, family sessions, and special events.

Hiring: Makerspace Coach (Teen Engineering & Tech Center)

Are you passionate about STEM education and empowering the next generation of engineers? Our client is looking for a Makerspace Coach to join the Teen Engineering & Tech Center (TETC) in Spring and Houston, Texas.

In this role, you will facilitate hands-on learning experiences for teens from underserved communities, helping them build the math and science skills necessary to pursue engineering careers. You will maintain a creative lab environment, manage student mentors, and ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement makerspace curriculum to meet student outcomes.
• Develop and manage student mentors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters.
• Track lab usage and manage inventory of supplies.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and community partners to foster a diverse and welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-3 years working in a laboratory or makerspace environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD software (such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, or Fusion360).
• Student Success: A proven track record of working with first-generation, low-income students.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Communication: Ability to create clear tutorials for equipment and software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience teaching in STEM fields.
• 3+ years of experience in a STEM-focused space.
• Proficiency in high school math and science, including algebra, physics, and coding.
• Entrepreneurial experience with education start-ups.

Our client has invested $1.6B in education globally since 2000 and is committed to your personal and professional growth through comprehensive benefits.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon is a trusted leader in infrastructure development across the United States, safely and sustainably building what matters so future generations can thrive. As we expand our footprint in the U.S. market, we're building on a strong foundation of experience and success in Canada, where we've led some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in transportation and energy. Every day, we collaborate to build, connect, power, and strengthen the communities we serve - now with a growing presence and impact across the United States.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

The Opportunity

Aecon Water is seeking a passionate project manager to help us execute complex projects across the US. The successful candidate will play a key role in the growth and success of our business unit and manage projects in the field.

Please Note: the successful candidate for this role must be able to mobilize to project sites across the US.

What You'll Do Here:

Be accountable for ensuring all project management activities are successfully executed, including;

• Support the proposal/estimating team to provide a quality submission that is both competitive and achievable.
• Lead transition from estimating to project execution.
• Attract, build and mentor project teams.
• Promote a work environment that employees want to be a part of.
• Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owner's deliverables and align with Aecon's corporate initiatives.
• Actively promote and prioritize safety above all else.
• Adhere to the critical path (i.e., ensure effective project controls to track, monitor, and adjust the schedule to meet all critical milestones).
• Demonstrate commercial acumen to control costs and improve margins.
• Enforce timely change management practices.
• Oversee quality, testing, start-up and commissioning.
• Accurately forecast and report performance (e.g., safety, schedule, cost, and quality).
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, major equipment, and line materials.
• Effectively negotiate and execute contracts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage and foster all stakeholder relations (e.g., Owner, Regulators, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.).
• Chair project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience executing Water or Heavy Industrial projects is a requirement.
• A vast network of contacts (e.g., tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc.)
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Works.
• Background in General Contracting
• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, and/or trades is an advantage.
• Management experience with alternative project delivery is an asset (e.g., design-build, construction management at risk, P3, IPD, etc.)
• Able and willing to travel for work (required).
• Experience with BIM, considered a benefit.
• Experience executing Lean Construction Principles, considered a benefit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

We put the unity in \"opportunity.\"

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $100.00/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO
• Experience with Oil & Gas Industry a hard requirement!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in the Oil & Gas industry required. Experience with understanding Unconventional supply chains preferred
• Strong experience with Visio required
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, Excel, SQL
• Strong communication and presentation skills, process mapping and MS Office

Responsibilities:

• Solve organizational problems by analyzing business requirements, documenting processes and designing solutions
• Identify and organize fragmented or missing data across supply chain processes
• Develop dashboards, reports and KPIs to support decision-making and operational transparency
• Track and report statistics, implementation processes, risks and challenges
• Conduct issue investigations and perform data mining to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
• Conduct interviews with key project stakeholders and document and presents the results
• Recommend process improvements and alternative solutions
• Assist business users, project managers and leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
• Facilitate change management efforts associated with project
• May write and maintain user documentation
• Position will receive direction and support
• Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position
• Take care of complex scoping issues, perform project estimation, make recommendation for requirements approach, understand and manage principles of business strategies

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Title: Full Stack Developer with AI

Duration: 12 Months+

Location: Spring, TX

Type: Onsite

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer who will contribute to building scalable backend services including platform and utility modules application. You will also play an active role in implementing GenAI use cases using modern agentic frameworks.

You will collaborate with product owner, trading fusion developers, data engineers, and other full stack developers across regions.

Responsibilities?:?

• Platform Engineering & Support
• Develop, enhance, and support components of the Global Trading App platform
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and telemetry capabilities using modern observability tools
• Improve platform reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive engineering
• Author infrastructure-as-code using Terraform for cloud resources

Application & Service Development

• Build secure and scalable backend APIs (primarily in Python / FastAPI)
• Create responsive and efficient React-based UI components
• Develop reusable utility modules for fusion teams to accelerate delivery

GenAI & Agentic Solutions

• Implement GenAI-powered features using LLMs, vector databases, and multi-agent frameworks
• Develop "agentic" workflows for automation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity
• Build model integration and evaluation

Collaboration & Standards

• Contribute to engineering best practices and documentation
• Work closely with global trading fusion teams to ensure alignment and technical excellence

Qualifications?:

• Python (advanced): APIs, data processing, async programming
• React: modern component-based UI development
• FastAPI: building high performance backend services
• DBT: data engineering and transformation
• GitHub/CI/CD: strong version control and build pipeline experience

Preferred Skills:

• Terraform, Azure, AWS: infrastructure provisioning and automation
• Databricks, Snowflake
• GenAI / Multi-Agent
• Experience implementing solutions using LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering
• Familiarity with agentic coding frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, OpenAI agents, etc.)
• Understanding of RAG, model orchestration, and AI application patterns

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
• Ability to work in global, cross-functional teams
• Clear communication and documentation abilities
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-availability environments
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

• Multi-Project Leadership: Oversee the full lifecycle of multiple Amenity Center and large-scale park projects simultaneously.
• Technical Oversight: Provide direction across active projects, ensuring you can speak intelligently on technical details from drainage and civil work to vertical building alignment.
• Scheduling & Execution: Maintain and update master project schedules, proactively identifying potential "stagnation" or bottlenecks before they impact the timeline.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and architects; lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings with confidence and clarity.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure field execution aligns with project plans.
• Operational Excellence: Manage project documentation and reporting in tandem with a dedicated Project Coordinator.

• 7+ years of Project Management experience specifically within the Commercial Construction sector (Small to Mid-sized GCs preferred).
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects ($5M–$20M+) at once.
• Commercial GC Background: Experience in a General Contracting environment where you have managed various trades and complex scopes of work.
• Strategic Problem Solver: Ability to anticipate issues before they arise and lead a team through technical challenges.
• Strong Communication: Must be able to "pitch" project plans to internal teams and lead high-stakes client meetings.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with Amenity Centers, Large-Format Parks, or sophisticated Site Work/Civil projects.
• Background in Civil/Drainage or Concrete-heavy projects is a significant plus.
• Ability to manage projects involving "buildings" (vertical construction) without needing a specialist for every detail.
• A "proactive" rather than "reactive" management style—hustle and attention to detail are paramount.