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About the Company

We improve the safety of patients, clinics, their staff and the environment by transforming the way infection prevention practices are understood and conducted and introducing innovative technologies that deliver improved standards of care. Nanosonics is a company that specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the automated reprocessing of reusable medical devices.

Today, Nanosonics has a global presence with offices across Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan. Global HQ is located in Macquarie Park, Sydney, where all Research & Development, Manufacturing and Corporate functions reside. The US Corporate HQ is located in Indianapolis, IN.

About the Role

The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing and engineering operations at the Nanosonics Indianapolis Manufacturing Site, a chemical packaging facility operating automated mixing and bottling lines.

The role is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient production while delivering business outcomes for quality, cost, delivery, and performance. The position operates within a global manufacturing model, ensuring alignment with Nanosonics’ standardised and harmonised manufacturing systems and the corporate Quality Management System shared with Australian operations.

This role defines how manufacturing outcomes are achieved locally while delivering what is required by the business.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Own and execute the site production plan, ensuring work orders are released, scheduled, and completed in line with demand, quality requirements, and capacity constraints.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations for automated chemical mixing and bottling lines.
• Ensure production activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production performance, identify constraints or losses, and drive corrective actions to meet throughput, yield, and delivery targets.
• Ensure effective shift coverage, resource planning, and capability management of Production Team Members.

Engineering Integration

• Provide leadership for engineering support to production, ensuring equipment reliability, process capability, and line performance are maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve line efficiency, reduce waste, lower COGs, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining product quality.
• Identify, scope, and implement changes to manufacturing processes, equipment, or layouts to improve safety, compliance, capacity, or cost performance.
• Ensure engineering changes are risk-assessed, documented, validated, and implemented without disruption to product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Define and execute site‑level solutions that align with global manufacturing standards, adapting only where local requirements justify deviation.

Work, Health Safety & Environmental Responsibility

• Act as the site leader for Work Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and Nanosonics policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with global Nanosonics expectations.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, mixing, and packaging of chemicals, with appropriate controls, training, and emergency response readiness in place.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure environmental controls and waste management practices meet regulatory and corporate requirements.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure the site operates fully within the Nanosonics Quality Management System, recognising that the Indianapolis site operates under the same Quality certification as Australian operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across all manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
• Ensure deviations, non‑conformances, and CAPAs related to manufacturing are effectively addressed.

Site Projects and Change Management

• Lead or coordinate cross‑functional projects related to site improvements, compliance upgrades, capacity expansion, or performance enhancement.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and resource plans aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure changes to processes, equipment, or infrastructure are properly assessed, approved, and implemented.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Leadership & Global Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Members and Manufacturing Engineers to build capability, accountability, and engagement.
• Set clear expectations and objectives aligned with site and business priorities.
• Build a collaborative working relationship with Australian manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Act as the primary manufacturing interface between the Indianapolis site and global operations.
• Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared accountability.
• Build a high‑performance culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 5 years demonstrated experience in leading and developing engineers
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering and production
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder skills
• Demonstrated experience in delivering solutions that follow best practice problem solving methodology and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong engagement and influencing skills across business functions and at senior management levels

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Opportunities and solutions focused
• Demonstrate urgency for project timelines and able to clearly communicate these to their team and stakeholders
• Commitment to career long development of themselves and their team
• Exceptional collaboration skills
• Customer focused

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Post graduate degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline desirable
• Management experience of five plus years preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options

• Immediately vested 401K (US) with company match

• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time

• Make a difference in your community with 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off each year, giving you the ability to support a cause or organization of your choice.

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a ASX publicly traded, global organization

Salary range:

$165,000 to $180,000 annual salary, plus bonus opportunity

Nanosonics is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, development, and advancement. We uphold the principle of equal pay for equal work and actively work to eliminate any unexplainable pay gaps. If you’re passionate about contributing to an environment where diversity thrives, we encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

As the Principal Packaging Engineer, you will serve as the enterprise-wide technical expert and strategic lead in FDA regulated packaging. The position leverage deep knowledge in packaging including but not limited to design, test methods, standards, and industry insights to create and deliver a pipeline of breakthrough innovations and overall organizational improvement.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, and lead with accountability projects from concept to commercialization. A proactive approach in identifying opportunity areas and a strong drive for results and overall organizational improvement is essential.

This role requires excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The Principal Engineer must take responsibility for technical mentorship and coaching, fostering technical growth and knowledge of junior engineers while strengthening the team’s technical capabilities. As a recognized expert, you will guide internal and external teams on the application of packaging standards (e.g., CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc.), and represent the company in regulatory interactions, technical forums, and industry partnerships.

Success requires exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic influence, and proven ability to align cross-functional teams toward breakthrough innovation. This role is accountable for delivering measurable outcomes and ensuring that packaging innovations translate into tangible business impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Technical Leadership, Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Demonstrate strong ownership and leadership on technical strategies and problem solving while driving projects from concept to commercialization.
• Own the technical roadmap for packaging innovation and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and impact of technical data used to inform decisions.
• Design and direct meaningful and robust research projects or experiments both internally and externally through relationships with academic institutions and industry partners.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaborative research initiatives while mentoring, coaching and guiding junior engineers.
• Analyze experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions from research and guide further development.
• Ensure robust statistical methods are applied where necessary.
• Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges.
• Act as subject matter expert in packaging for FDA regulated products (expert in packaging standards such as CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc).
• Identify, scope and represent the organization at key conferences, seminars and other professional events.
• Stay current and keep stakeholders updated with emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and scientific advancements in packaging.

Innovation and Strategy

• Exhibit a proactive mindset in identifying, vetting and implementing new opportunities for innovation and improvement of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically and influence the organization on key initiatives.
• Champion initiatives that deliver quantifiable improvements in product performance, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring strategic innovations from concept to launch, ensuring accountability at each stage.
• Develop and execute innovation strategies aligned with business goals, including new technologies, methods, and IP creation.
• Lead the development of new products, technologies, and methods that deliver measurable impact and enhance organizational success.
• Assess and take necessary actions to acquire new in-house technologies to improve PDI’s capabilities.

Project Scoping and Ownership

• Define, communicate and align project goals and request necessary resources for execution cross functionally.
• Hold self and cross-functional teams accountable for meeting project milestones, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Ensure post-launch evaluation and continuous improvement based on performance metrics.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills to drive initiatives forward and overcome challenges.
• Ensure accountability to milestones and objectives while demonstrating strong ownership, coordination and leadership in project execution, anticipating risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in preparing and presenting progress updates, status, reports and findings to senior level management.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Packaging Leadership and Effectiveness: leads packaging design development that meets intended performance, safety and regulatory requirements
• Project Acceleration and Execution: Demonstrates initiative in shaping project direction, anticipating potential obstacles and proposing solutions to ensure timelines are met or accelerated. Consistently delivers technical work on time, in scope and aligned to evolving business priorities
• Strategic Technical Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies complex packaging development challenges early, leveraging expertise and leadership to drive resolution paths with minimal rework and high technical rigor.
• Cross-Functional Influence and Alignment: Actively engages and influences cross-functional partners (Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, Quality) to ensure clarity of technical direction, ensure alignment and provide technical strategies, expertise and data to remove barriers impeding project progress
• Pipeline Advancement and Opportunity Identification: Proactively scans internal and external landscapes to identify new opportunities, unmet needs and technology enablers that can strengthen the pipeline and move concepts into development
• Performance will be evaluated based on the ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact.
• Expected to take full ownership of assigned initiatives and proactively resolve barriers to success.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• New Product development and leadership in a regulated environment.
• Packaging development for FDA regulated products.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 8+ years of relevant experience in product development and R&D support, with a demonstrated track record of scientific and packaging development responsibilities.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong analytical thinking capabilities and mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to delivering results with excellence and timeliness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sense of, organize and present complex information
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Ability to set specific goals for self and others and organize/align the resources to help achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying complexity
• Ability to evolve, learn and implement new systems and programs
• Initiative taker, ambitious and driven
• Resourceful and able to find creative and innovative ways to achieve results
• Demonstrated accountability for project outcomes and ability to drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Proactive leader who takes full ownership of challenges and drives results with urgency and precision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mix of lab, manufacturing and office environment

SALARY RANGE:

• $128,000 - $141,000 annually

BENEFITS

PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes:

• Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
• Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short & long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocacy Program

PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options.

How We Build at BIG

BIG Construction is a construction management firm specializing in the interior built environment. Founded and led by millennials, we prioritize right-fit solutions over legacy processes and leverage a high-value network to deliver exceptional results.

Guided by our core values—Drive, Trust, Ideas, and Build—we’re committed to building meaningful relationships by understanding and addressing the needs of all stakeholders.

Our proven process—Ask, Listen & Learn. Align. Budget. Contract. Execute. Retain.—ensures every project is approached with curiosity, collaboration, and precision.

At our core, our brand promise remains simple:

We will ask. We will listen. We will learn. We will deliver.

The Opportunity Ahead

BIG Construction is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Founder & CEO, President, and Vice Presidents. This role supports how our leadership team operates day-to-day, helping keep priorities organized, meetings well prepared, and communication clear.

The right person for this role has experience supporting senior leaders, understands how to manage multiple priorities, and knows how to work with discretion and good judgment. You should be comfortable taking ownership, thinking ahead, and handling a wide range of responsibilities.

This role will work closely with the Office Manager to ensure smooth office operations and alignment with leadership priorities. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys staying organized, taking ownership, and helping leaders operate effectively. Over time, this role is expected to take on broader responsibility supporting leadership priorities, coordination, and follow-through across the organization.

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is a strong fit for someone who is organized, reliable, and comfortable supporting senior leaders. You enjoy managing details, staying ahead of priorities, and being trusted to handle important work behind the scenes. You use good judgment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your responsibilities. You’re comfortable working close to leadership discussions and helping turn priorities into action. You anticipate needs, think a step ahead, and bring solutions, not just completed tasks.

Where You’ll Make Your Mark

Executive Support & Strategic Coordination

• Coordinate priorities, information flow, and scheduling alignment across the C-Suite to ensure executives remain informed, prepared, and synchronized.
• Proactively assess and prioritize requests, manage executive communications, and optimize leaders’ time to support strategic focus.
• Manage complex executive calendars for the Founder & CEO, President, and Vice Presidents, including scheduling, conflict resolution, and alignment with business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, board members, and external partners on behalf of leadership.

Meetings, Communications & Decision Support

• Coordinate logistics for executive meetings, leadership sessions, advisory board meetings, retreats, and company-wide events, including materials, room setup, catering, and access.
• Assist with research, preparation of briefing documents, presentations, and compilation of information to support executive decision-making.
• Draft and edit executive-level communications—including emails, letters of recommendation and announcements—ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment with leadership voice.
• Manage sensitive information, confidential documents, and executive communications with discretion and sound judgment.

Travel, Expenses & Administrative Operations

• Coordinate travel for executives, including itineraries, reservations, accommodations, and logistics.
• Prepare and submit expense reports; collect and organize receipts; reconcile monthly credit card statements; and coordinate with Accounting for timely processing.
• Review and process executive-related invoices, confirm accuracy, and liaise with internal departments as needed.
• Support executive memberships, reservations, and event registrations, including restaurants, conferences, and external engagements.

Process Improvement & Office Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes, improve executive workflows, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Provide backup coverage for the Office Manager as needed, including phones, mail, visitor reception, kitchen oversight, coordination of deliveries and catering and assistance with general office operations.

Leadership Enablement & Follow-Through

• Support the CEO and President in tracking key priorities, decisions, and follow-ups discussed in leadership meetings, proactively identifying gaps or risks along the way.
• Help ensure commitments and next steps are clearly documented and followed through across teams.
• Prepare summaries, talking points, or synthesized materials to support leadership discussions and decisions.

What Building Success Looks Like

• Executives feel organized, supported, and confident that priorities are being managed effectively.

• Calendars, meetings, and communications are proactive, intentional, and aligned with business needs.

• Leadership meetings and key moments are well-prepared, well-run, and productive.

• Sensitive information is handled with complete discretion and sound judgment.

• Administrative processes are streamlined, documented, and continuously improving.

• The office operates smoothly when providing backup support.

• The Executive Assistant is viewed as a trusted partner and extension of the leadership team.

The Tools You Bring

• Proven experience supporting senior executives (CEO, President, or equivalent), ideally across multiple leaders.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams), including complex calendar management.

• Experience coordinating executive travel and managing expense reporting.

• Ability to prepare polished agendas, meeting materials, and executive-level presentations.

• Strong file organization and comfort learning new tools quickly.

• Comfort using AI tools as part of daily work to improve accuracy, efficiency, and organization, while maintaining confidentiality and exercising appropriate judgment.

• Experience in construction, professional services, or fast-paced environments is a plus.

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Exceptional judgment and discretion.

• Strong executive presence and professionalism.

• Ability to anticipate needs and think several steps ahead.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

• Solutions-oriented and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

• Clear, concise, and polished communication.

• High attention to detail with strong follow-through.

• Independent thinker who anticipates needs and brings thoughtful recommendations forward.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Eligible for performance and company bonuses

Benefits: Full benefits package per company policy, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

The BIG Basics

This role is expected to consistently demonstrate BIG Construction’s core values:

• Drive – Taking ownership and following through.
• Trust – Handling sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
• Ideas – Improving processes and bringing thoughtful solutions forward.
• Build – Creating structure, clarity, and strong working relationships.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Onsite in the Chicago office

• Hybrid collaboration across office, jobsites, and events

• May experience varying noise levels and fast-paced environments

• Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods

• Ability to move about the office to access equipment and supplies

• Ability to set up and take down events

• Occasional lifting of materials or event items (up to 15 lbs)

Final Notes on the Build

This description outlines primary responsibilities but may evolve as BIG continues to grow. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

W2 Contract Project Manager

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40/week

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Golden Valley)

Pay: $50-$60/hr

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Experiential Brand Projects

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle of digital and experiential projects — from discovery, scoping and planning through implementation, launch, and post-launch optimization.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Marketing, Communications, IT, and business leaders to gather requirements, define objectives and KPIs, align on content strategies, and ensure seamless execution.
• Content & Storytelling Coordination: Coordinate intake of stories, themes, and content from internal and external partners; source and organize assets; and ensure alignment with Mortenson’s brand voice, visual identity, and strategic priorities.
• Multiple Agency & Partner Management: Coordinate and manage multiple agency and production partners, clearly defining roles, scopes, and handoffs; drive integrated workback schedules; and ensure all partners are aligned to shared goals, timelines, and brand standards.
• Project Management Tools & Workflow: Set up, maintain, and optimize a project management tool (e.g., for timelines, tasks, approvals, and documentation); create dashboards, status reports, and standardized workflows to keep cross-functional teams and agency partners aligned and accountable.
• Budget & Timeline Accountability: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resourcing plans; monitor progress against milestones; proactively identify risks; and drive on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Multi-Location Deployment: Scope and coordinate deployment of digital and experiential content for priority offices and facilities, ensuring consistency in quality, messaging, and user experience.
• Scalability & Playbooks: Document standards, workflows, and implementation best practices to support replication and rollout of experiences to additional locations and future initiatives.

Brand Storytelling & Publications

• Project Planning & Leadership: Build and oversee comprehensive project plans for major brand storytelling initiatives, including timelines, workstreams, resource needs, and milestone tracking.
• Content Development: Coordinate the collection of oral histories, interviews, archival materials, project case studies, and other content from team members and stakeholders across the company.
• External Partner Management: Serve as primary liaison with external creative partners and publishers, ensuring alignment on vision, scope, roles, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Narrative & Story Architecture: Collaborate with Communications and Marketing leaders to shape cohesive narratives that highlight Mortenson’s legacy, people, culture, and impact across industries and communities.
• Asset Management: Organize, catalog, and track photos, documents, multimedia, and design files to support both written and visual storytelling, ensuring assets are easy to access and reuse.
• Cross-Channel Alignment: Ensure storytelling is consistent and complementary across physical environments, digital channels, and print or long-form formats, leveraging synergies between projects where possible.
• Budget & Timeline Accountability: Own schedules, budgets, and approval workflows for publication and storytelling projects, keeping stakeholders informed and accountable to key milestones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager leading digital experience, publishing, technology integration, and/or web development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of storytelling and content workflows across multiple mediums (digital, print, and in-person experiences).
• Experience working with external vendors, creative partners, and publishers, as well as managing cross-functional internal teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable project plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with defined budgets, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, installation and integration of display technologies, and/or book or long-form content production (preferred).

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Operations & Property Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Orlando, Jacksonville and Treasure Coast, ensuring consistent execution of company procedures and a high-quality resident experience.
• Provide strategic oversight of property management functions, including service delivery, maintenance, renewals, and collections, with a focus on KPI achievement and cost control.
• Navigate complex municipal environments by building strong relationships with housing authorities and local agencies to ensure compliance and operational fluidity.
• Lead vendor management and service team performance, ensuring alignment with company standards, cost efficiency, and resident satisfaction.
• Conduct regular market visits and inspections to assess operational health, enforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement frameworks for emergency response, business continuity, and risk mitigation across all markets.

Resident Experience

• Drive a resident-first culture by ensuring seamless onboarding, proactive communication, and responsive issue resolution across all touchpoints.
• Leverage resident feedback and satisfaction data to evolve service offerings, improve retention, and build long-term loyalty.
• Partner with leasing teams to monitor inventory, pricing, and occupancy trends, ensuring alignment with market demand and performance goals.
• Reinforce tenant policies and procedures while maintaining a positive, service-oriented relationship with residents.

Financial Management

• Lead the development and execution of annual operating budgets across assigned markets, with a focus on service cost management and NOI optimization.
• Oversee accounts receivable, rent collection, and resolution of arrears, ensuring minimal variance and strong financial performance.
• Review financial reports regularly to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Contribute to long-term planning and investment prioritization in alignment with First Key Homes’ growth strategy.

Team & Talent Oversight

• Manage a regional team of 50–60 employees, ensuring clear accountability, performance consistency, and adherence to company policies.
• Identify workload efficiencies and talent gaps, optimizing team structure and resource allocation across markets.
• Lead workforce planning efforts in partnership with HR and third-party recruiters to support hiring, onboarding, and retention.

Strategic Partnerships & Compliance

• Maintain an active Florida real estate license and ensure compliance with state-specific laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align operations with broader strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Represent First Key Homes in municipal and community engagements.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring the following experience:

• 10–15+ years of senior-level operational leadership within residential real estate, property management, or single-family rental (SFR) environments, overseeing large-scale, multi-market portfolios.
• An active real estate license in Florida is required or must be obtained within120 days of hire.
• Experience navigating real estate laws and compliance, and a deep understanding of municipal engagement, housing authorities, and public-sector coordination.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across leasing, service, field operations, and resident experience, driving performance, accountability, and cultural alignment across diverse geographies.
• Strong financial oversight and budgeting expertise, with a track record of managingservice-related costs, optimizing NOI, and delivering consistent results across KPIs such as collections, renewals, and retention.
• Demonstrated success leading through organizational change, including assessing team dynamics, identifying talent gaps, and buildingbench strength to support long-term growth and operational resilience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, manage conflict, and influencecross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Inspirational leadership style that fosters collaboration, encourages ownership, and leads with empathy, structure, and clarity.
• Comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-accountability environments, with a focus on resident satisfaction, team development, and community engagement.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and operational execution, with the ability to translate corporate goals into market-level performance and team alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management platforms, including YARDI, with a commitment to data accuracy, reporting integrity, and system compliance.

Year One Critical SuccessFactors

The successful candidate should have successfully achieved the following within the first 12 to 18 months in this role:

• Drive Operational Excellence Across Districts: Establish consistent service delivery standards and operational processes across assigned markets, resulting in measurable improvements in resident satisfaction, service timeliness, and cost efficiency. Ensure alignment with First Key Homes’ national performance benchmarks and compliance protocols.
• Elevate Team Engagement and Culture: Assess and optimize team structure, talent, and engagement across leasing, service, and field operations. Implement leadership development and retention strategies to reduce turnover, foster accountability, and build a high performance, resident-first culture.
• Strengthen Governance and Cross-Functional Alignment: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across corporate functions (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR) and ensure clear communication channels and accountability frameworks. Align district-level execution with enterprise goals, including NOI targets, renewal rates, and service SLAs.
• Enhance Resident Experience and Community Impact: Launch initiatives that improve resident engagement, retention, and satisfaction scores. Partner with local municipalities and housing authorities to strengthen community relationships and ensure compliance with local housing regulations.
• Optimize Financial Performance and Budget Discipline: Deliver against district-level financial targets by managing service costs, capital planning, and operational budgets. Identify opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement while maintaining service quality and compliance.

Preferred Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Planning or related field.
• Proficiency in Yardi (or similar systems).

This position is responsible for leading the demand planning process to ensure accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and alignment between supply chain, sales, and operations. This role analyzes market trends, customer data, and historical sales to develop reliable demand forecasts that support business goals and service-level targets. The Demand Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive forecast accuracy, manager demand variability, and support strategic planning initiatives.

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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Ensure forecasts reflect key business drivers such as promotions, seasonality, and product lifecycle changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify causes of variance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align on demand assumptions and strategic priorities.
• Communicate forecast insights and risks to leadership to support business decision-making.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production or procurement plans.
• Facilitate and support monthly S & OP processes by providing demand insights, forecasts, and analysis.
• Present key demand metrics, forecast accuracy, and business implications during S & OP meetings.
• Partner with Finance to support revenue and budget forecasting.
• Analyze market trends, customer orders, and historical data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards summarizing forecast performance, demand trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize demand planning tools and Erp systems to manage data and improve process efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize demand planning systems, models, and methodologies.
• Support training and development of department in demand planning best practices.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in cross-functional projects such as system upgrades, new product introductions, or process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with data validation or testing during implementation of new forecasting tools or ERP modules.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, presentations, or analyses for leadership as requested.
• Support documentation of demand planning procedures and process standards.
• Maintain planning calendars, meeting notes, and records related to demand planning activities.
• Provide occasional training or mentoring to team members or cross-functional partners on demand planning concepts or tools.
• Attend professional industry conferences to stay current on forecasting trends and technology.
• Serve as a backup for related planning or supply chain functions during absences or peak periods.
• Provide support to inventory, supply, or planning teams as needed.
• Preform other related tasks or participate in company initiatives that support overall business objectives but fall outside the primary scope of demand management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily office setting and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, report preparation, and computer use.
• Occasional standing, walking, or reaching as needed to retrieve files or attend meetings.
• Occasionally lift or move materials up to 15 pounds.
• Visual acuity is required for viewing computer screens, reading reports, and analyzing data.
• Typical office environment with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels.
• Standard business hours, with occasional extended hours during month-end, forecasting cycles, or critical business deadlines.
• Interaction with cross-functional teams, often through virtual collaboration tools.

COMPETENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make sound, data driven decisions.
• Work effectively across departments to build consensus and align demand plans with organizational goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting forecasts, insights, and recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrates foresight in aligning demand forecasts with long-term business objectives and market trends.
• Identifies potential demand issues and develops proactive solutions to balance supply and demand.
• Maintains high accuracy in forecasting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain principles.
• Familiarity with Sales and Operations Planning processes and cross-functional business alignment.
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting tools and techniques (regression, moving averages, seasonality modeling)
• Working knowledge of ERP and demand planning systems or equivalent.
• Understanding inventory management, procurement, and logistics concepts.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate into actionable business insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Capacity to lead meetings and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and market dynamics.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background with experience using statistical models and demand planning software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution, or consumer goods environment.
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting tools, Erp systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy, supporting S & OP processes, and collaborating across department

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF Certified Professional Forecaster.
• Experience leading a demand planning team or function in a multi-site or global organization.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous improvement methodologies.

The McAlear Group offers a full range of benefits for eligible employee including 401k, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, and PTO.

Supply Chain Manager:

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager oversees end-to-end supply chain planning and supplier execution for Developlus across demand planning, supply planning, domestic and international sourcing, vendor onboarding and management, procurement coordination, inventory management, and planning systems support. This role is accountable for building disciplined, data-driven planning routines and supplier management practices that support rapid growth, increasing channel complexity, and an accelerating innovation pipeline. The role works closely with Packaging Engineering and cross-functional partners to source and qualify packaging and componentry for existing items and new launches. This role does not own master production planning and does not manage warehouse operations, transportation, or order fulfillment execution.

Core Mandate

• Operate a rigorous monthly cross-functional planning cadence that aligns demand, supply, inventory, and financial targets.
• Improve service and availability through better planning signals and supplier execution, while reducing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Lead domestic and international sourcing for existing and new items, ensuring supplier readiness to support the innovation pipeline and ongoing supply.
• Coordinate packaging and component sourcing with Packaging Engineering to ensure technical feasibility, specifications readiness, and manufacturability before launch.
• Elevate data quality, planning discipline, and decision support using Sage X3 and standardized reporting.
• Create repeatable operating rhythms with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to proactively manage risks and tradeoffs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Planning and Execution Leadership

• Own planning and supplier execution performance across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, domestic and international sourcing, vendor lifecycle management, and procurement coordination.
• Serve as the day-to-day integrator between Commercial teams, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Data to ensure one aligned plan and clear priorities.
• Translate business needs into planning actions, constraints, and decisions, escalating tradeoffs and risks with clear recommendations.

2. Sales and Operations Planning and Integrated Business Planning Support

• Lead the operating mechanics of the planning process, including calendar, templates, data preparation, and cross-functional inputs.
• Facilitate monthly demand review, supply and capacity review, and inventory and working capital review, ensuring decisions and actions are documented and tracked.
• Build scenarios and quantify tradeoffs across service, inventory, lead times, and cost, surfacing gaps and risks early.
• Maintain a single set of numbers and assumptions across Commercial, Operations, and Finance, and drive follow-through on actions.
• Ensure supplier constraints, international lead times, and sourcing risks are explicitly reflected in monthly plans and launch readiness reviews.

3. Supply Planning and Capacity Coordination (Non–Master Production Planning)

• Develop feasible supply plans by translating demand plans into material and capacity requirements in partnership with Manufacturing and Quality.
• Coordinate constraints, changeover considerations, and critical material availability with Operations to support on-time production and launch readiness.
• Maintain exception-based management for shortages, long-lead materials, and capacity conflicts, driving mitigation plans and escalation as needed.
• Support long-range capacity planning inputs with supplier and material lead time intelligence, including international sourcing lead times and capacity commitments.

4. Inventory and Working Capital Management

• Own inventory health across raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods from a planning and policy perspective.
• Set and maintain planning policies, including segmentation, service targets, reorder parameters, and safety stock logic.
• Drive actions to improve inventory turns and reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory through root-cause analysis and corrective plans.
• Partner with Finance on inventory valuation drivers, reserves, and working capital reporting.

5. Domestic and International Sourcing and Vendor Lifecycle Management

• Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle for domestic and international suppliers: identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation support, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
• Lead sourcing for existing items and new items required to support the innovation pipeline, including primary packaging, secondary packaging, components, and contract manufacturing inputs as applicable.
• Partner closely with Packaging Engineering to ensure technical requirements and specifications are captured, suppliers are technically qualified, and packaging is compatible with product and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with international sourcing and procurement partners to identify overseas supplier options, manage quotation and sampling cycles, and align on commercial terms.
• Drive negotiation preparation and execution for strategic suppliers, including pricing, terms, lead time commitments, minimum order quantities, tooling timelines, quality requirements, and escalation paths.
• Establish and govern vendor onboarding standards to ensure documentation, compliance expectations, quality requirements, and systems setup are complete before go-live.
• For international suppliers, coordinate import readiness inputs such as lead time assumptions, production windows, documentation requirements, and risk mitigation plans with internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, corrective action discipline, and regular business reviews, improving delivery reliability, responsiveness, and quality.
• Build resilience through secondary sourcing plans, risk monitoring, and contingency playbooks for critical items and launch-critical components.

6. Procurement Coordination (with Purchasing)

• Partner with Purchasing to align sourcing decisions, purchase execution, and planning signals to prevent shortages and excess.
• Standardize supplier performance expectations and escalation routines in collaboration with Purchasing and Quality.
• Support contract compliance and supplier term standardization by ensuring purchase practices align with agreed terms.
• Provide planning and supplier readiness inputs to Purchasing for new item setup, vendor creation, and purchase order standards.

7. Systems, Data, and Planning Infrastructure (Sage X3)

• Own planning data integrity and planning parameter governance within Sage X3, including lead times, order policies, and item attributes.
• Partner with Information Technology and Finance to improve planning automation, exception reporting, and decision dashboards.
• Drive data governance for bills of materials, routings, lead times, and planning parameters in partnership with cross-functional owners.
• Ensure new item and new vendor master data readiness to support launch timelines and accurate planning signals.

8. Operating Rhythm, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Establish weekly and monthly operating rhythms to manage risks, shortages, supplier performance, inventory health, and launch readiness.
• Create clear reporting on plan adherence, supplier performance, inventory drivers, sourcing progress for new items, and key risks for leadership review.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce expedite cost, improve planning accuracy, shorten supplier lead times, and improve supplier reliability.
• Document and standardize sourcing and onboarding playbooks so launches and supplier changes become repeatable and scalable.

Key Performance Indicators and Outcomes

• Forecast accuracy by channel and brand
• Service level and fill performance outcomes driven by planning and supplier execution
• Inventory turns and inventory dollars
• Slow-moving and obsolete inventory reduction
• Shortage incidence and expedite cost reduction
• Supplier on-time and complete delivery performance
• Supplier quality performance, including defect rate and corrective action closure
• Domestic and international sourcing cycle time for new items, including time from request to supplier selection and readiness
• Vendor onboarding cycle time and onboarding quality, including documentation completeness and systems readiness
• Purchase price and terms improvement versus baseline
• Secondary source coverage for critical materials and launch-critical components
• Planning master data accuracy in Sage X3

Qualifications

Required

• Seven to ten plus years of experience in supply chain planning, sourcing, procurement coordination, or inventory management in consumer products or manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience running cross-functional planning routines and aligning demand, supply, and inventory
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing, including supplier selection, negotiation support, onboarding, and supplier performance management
• Ability to coordinate packaging and component sourcing with Packaging Engineering and cross-functional partners to support new item launches
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems; Sage X3 experience strongly preferred
• Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel capability; able to translate data into clear insights and actions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Finance
• Structured problem-solving mindset with a track record of driving measurable improvements

Preferred

• Experience in beauty, personal care, or fast-moving consumer goods
• Experience supporting innovation launches and new item introductions
• Professional certifications in supply chain or operations
• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma

Senior Business Analyst – Professional Services

(Enterprise Digital Enablement Program)

Location: New York City (Hybrid: in-person + remote days)

Type: Full-Time

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support large-scale digital transformation and SaaS implementation projects. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and technical squads to translate business goals into clear requirements, workflows, user stories, and solution designs.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves bringing clarity to complexity, and has strong experience across enterprise programs.

•            Lead discovery sessions with business owners, SMEs, and end-users to gather requirements.

•            Analyze business processes, pain points, and operational workflows to identify improvements.

•            Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

•            Map current-state and future-state processes and create the documentation that supports them.

•            Ensure traceability between business requirements, functional specifications, and delivery tasks.

•            Work with product managers, architects, and developers to shape feasible, scalable solutions.

•            Clarify requirements during design and build; remove ambiguity and ensure alignment.

•            Participate in sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and refinement ceremonies.

•            Review functional deliverables, test scenarios, and validate that solutions meet requirements.

•            Support UAT planning, test execution, defect validation, and readiness sign-off.

•            Serve as a bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring smooth communication.

•            Build strong relationships with leaders, champions, and operational teams.

•            Facilitate workshops, demos, and review sessions with cross-functional stakeholders.

•            Prepare clear documentation, diagrams, and presentations tailored for executive or operational audiences.

•            Analyze data to validate assumptions, identify gaps, and refine business requirements.

•            Define KPIs and success metrics that align with business goals.

•            Support reporting and dashboards by specifying data needs and validation rules.

•            Contribute to roadmap planning and dependency assessment.

•            Help ensure timelines, scope, and quality standards are respected.

•            Flag risks, issues, and design decisions early and clearly.

•            Maintain and structure the functional backlog, including prioritization and documentation.

•            Work under the direction of the PM/Proxy Product Owner to align delivery priorities, sprint scope, and backlog sequencing with project timelines and client commitments.

•            Partner with the PM/Proxy PO during solution design reviews to validate feasibility, assess impact, and flag risks or dependencies early in the process.

•            Support the PM/Proxy PO in specification review and validation cycles, ensuring JIRA user stories comply with specification templates and are delivery-ready.

•            Coordinate with the PM/Proxy PO on client-facing specification validation sessions, ensuring alignment between technical architecture, KPI logic, and final UI/UX.

•            Provide the PM/Proxy PO with clear, timely inputs on sprint readiness, effort estimation, and delivery risks to enable informed planning decisions.

•            Collaborate with the PM/Proxy PO and delivery leads on go-live readiness, production release validation, and post-deployment support coordination.

•            Execute functional configurations within the platform based on validated specifications and user stories.

•            Configure workflows, business rules, KPI logic, gamification parameters, and user-facing experiences aligned with the solution design.

•            Collaborate with Data Integrators and TAMs during the technical and functional implementation phase to ensure delivery quality and completeness.

•            Own the end-to-end functional setup of delivery packages, ensuring configurations match approved specifications before moving to QA.

•            Lead internal QA/UAT cycles by cross-validating delivery outputs against functional specifications and acceptance criteria.

•            Perform peer-review QA on user stories delivered by other Business Analysts to ensure compliance, consistency, and production readiness.

•            Define and execute test scenarios, validate defect resolution, and document QA outcomes for internal and client sign-off.

•            Support client UAT execution by coordinating test plans, facilitating validation sessions, and ensuring delivery compliance with client expectations.

•            Ensure production-readiness of delivery packages before go-live, partnering with the PM/Proxy PO and delivery leads on release validation.

•            5–8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in consulting, SaaS, digital transformation, or enterprise programs.

•            Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements.

•            Demonstrated ability to analyze complex processes and translate them into clear specifications.

•            Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

•            Comfortable facilitating workshops and presenting to diverse stakeholders.

•            Excellent clarity in writing requirements, diagrams, and functional documentation.

•            Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.

•            Experience with CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics, or ServiceNow) or SaaS platforms.

•            Experience in large transformation programs with multiple business units.

•            Familiarity with KPIs, reporting, dashboards, or data workflows.

•            Exposure to change management, enablement, or user adoption initiatives.

•            Hands-on experience with functional configuration of SaaS platforms, including workflow setup, business rules, and UI/UX parameterization.

•            Experience owning QA/UAT processes, including test planning, defect tracking, and production readiness validation in enterprise delivery environments.

•            Requirements are crystal clear and enable smooth delivery.

•            Stakeholders feel aligned, supported, and understood.

•            Technical teams receive high-quality inputs and guidance.

•            Solutions meet business expectations without unnecessary rework.

•            Documentation, backlog, and processes are structured, consistent, and reliable.

•            Functional configurations are accurate, thoroughly tested, and production-ready with minimal rework cycles.

•          QA processes are rigorous, and delivery passes internal and client validation with high confidence.

About the Job

Job Title: Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Company: Matukat Construction

Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000

Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction is a relationship-driven commercial general contractor known for delivering high-quality projects through strong leadership, collaboration, and accountability. Our success is built on trust—with our clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams—and on developing people who take pride in building great work the right way.

We are seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead pricing strategy and preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects. This role plays a critical leadership position within the organization, guiding projects from early conceptual budgeting through final GMP development while ensuring scope clarity, risk awareness, and strong subcontractor engagement.

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager owns all pricing strategy and preconstruction cost development at Matukat Construction. This role leads estimating efforts from early conceptual budgeting through final GMP execution, manages subcontractor engagement during bidding, and ensures scope clarity and financial risk awareness prior to construction.

The Senior Estimator works closely with the Project Executive, operations team, and design partners to guide projects through preconstruction while ensuring pricing accuracy, market competitiveness, and alignment with project objectives.

This position reports to the Project Executive and supervises Estimator(s) within the preconstruction team.

Key Responsibilities Preconstruction Leadership & Strategy

Lead all estimating and bidding efforts from conceptual budgeting through final GMP development.

Establish estimating strategy based on delivery method including CMAR, Design-Build, Negotiated, and Hard Bid projects. Review owner program and design documents to identify scope gaps, cost drivers, and construction risks early. Provide strategic cost input during design phases to support constructability and budget alignment.

Partner with the Project Executive to determine go/no-go decisions and bid strategy.

Supervise and mentor Estimator(s) while supporting their technical and professional development.

Estimating & Cost Development

Prepare or oversee conceptual estimates, schematic budgets, design development estimates, and final GMP proposals.

Ensure quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and scope coverage are complete and accurate.

Develop and maintain historical cost data and market benchmarks for Matukat Construction projects.

Establish contingency strategy and risk allowances in collaboration with the Project Executive.

Review and approve all pricing prior to submission to ownership.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the Colorado market.

Create and manage bidder lists appropriate for project size, complexity, and market conditions.

Lead bid package development and ensure scopes are clear, complete, and aligned with project documents.

Oversee bid solicitation, follow-up, and bid coverage to ensure competitive participation.

Lead bid leveling, scope analysis, and value comparisons prior to award recommendations.

Risk Identification & Scope Control

Identify scope gaps, ambiguities, and design inconsistencies during document review.

Communicate design risks, market volatility, and cost exposure to the Project Executive.

Ensure exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications are clearly documented in proposals.

Support contract review to confirm scope alignment prior to execution.

Protect Matukat Construction from scope creep during pricing and buyout transitions.

Proposal & GMP Development

Lead assembly of comprehensive project proposals and GMP submissions.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm general conditions, fee structure, and schedule assumptions.

Participate in owner presentations and proposal reviews when required.

Ensure all pricing submissions are professional, complete, and aligned with Matukat Construction standards.

Transition to Operations

Conduct formal estimate handoff meetings with the Project Executive, Project Manager, and Superintendent.

Review scope assumptions, subcontractor inclusions, alternates, and risk items with the operations team.

Support buyout strategy and participate in subcontractor interviews when necessary.

Remain available to clarify estimate assumptions during early stages of project execution.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor Estimator(s) within the preconstruction team.

Establish internal estimating standards and documentation protocols.

Improve bid package templates, leveling sheets, and cost tracking tools.

Promote continuous improvement in pricing accuracy and market awareness.

What You’ll Bring

7–15 years of experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction leadership.

Proven experience leading conceptual budgeting, design-phase estimating, and GMP development.

Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and bid packaging.

Experience working with multiple delivery methods including CMAR, Design-Build, and negotiated work.

Strong knowledge of construction market conditions, subcontractor pricing, and cost trends.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to lead preconstruction strategy while collaborating with operations, design teams, and ownership groups.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and competitive pricing that supports successful project awards.

Clear scope definition and risk identification during preconstruction.

Strong subcontractor participation and competitive bid coverage.

Successful transition from preconstruction to operations with clear scope alignment.

Why Join Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction is a team built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. We believe great projects start with strong people and strong leadership.

Collaborative Leadership Environment

Work closely with experienced executives, project managers, and field leaders.

Impactful Projects

Play a critical role in shaping projects before construction begins.

Growth Opportunities

Matukat Construction invests in its people and provides opportunities for long-term leadership development.

Benefits

Matukat Construction offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and long-term success of our team members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Health insurance coverage options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Benefit eligibility and details may vary by position.

Ready to Build With Us?

If you are a Senior Estimator or Preconstruction leader looking to play a strategic role in commercial construction, we encourage you to apply and join the team at Matukat Construction.

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Director for one of our largest Space and Defense companies specializing in large-scale metallic structures, composite systems, precision machining, and mission-critical hardware supporting launch vehicles, hypersonics, and advanced defense platforms.

This leader will unify strategic sourcing and procurement operations across multiple regional manufacturing sites, leveraging collective purchasing power to drive material cost reductions, improve supplier performance, and implement scalable processes that support multi-program growth.

Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Operations, this leader will architect regional sourcing strategies for direct production materials—including exotic alloys, composite systems, machined components, and outside processing services—while establishing robust supply chain governance, risk management structures, and continuous improvement frameworks.

They will embed supply chain strategy across the entire product lifecycle—from prototype through production ramp and sustainment—ensuring scalability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness across the regional network.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement unified sourcing strategies for key spend categories including:
• Raw Materials & Exotic Alloys (Titanium, Nickel Super-Alloys, Aluminum, High-Temperature Steels)
• Composite Systems (Carbon-Carbon, Ablatives, Resin Systems, Prepregs)
• Machined & Fabricated Components (Large-Part Machining, Spin Forming, Precision Metal Forming)
• Outside Processing Services (Heat Treat, NDT, Surface Finishing, Welding/Bonding)
• Indirect/Plant-Wide Supplies (MRO, Tooling, Energy, Logistics)
• Lead supplier consolidation efforts to leverage regional scale and deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and framework contracts to stabilize pricing, secure supplier capacity, and improve cash flow.
• Own commercial and contractual execution, including vendor terms and conditions, liability, IP protection, and strategic sourcing frameworks to ensure both agility and compliance.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Program teams to ensure supplier contracts—particularly for raw materials and key commodities—align with customer program timelines and contractual terms.
• Partner with Finance, Program Management, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with customer contracts, revenue goals, and program timelines.

Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align and standardize procurement practices across regional sites to ensure process consistency, visibility, and data integrity.
• Partner with site procurement teams and location leadership to ensure alignment of supply chain goals with site-level objectives for supply continuity, cash flow, production volumes, and plant projects.
• Support long-lead procurement planning, make/buy analysis, and MRP integration to synchronize with production schedules and program milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to embed Design-for-Supply-Chain (DfSC) and design-to-cost principles into new program launches.
• Drive early supplier engagement in the design phase to optimize manufacturability, lead times, and lifecycle cost outcomes.

Supplier Development & Risk Management

• Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) programs focused on on-time delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Establish a risk-based supplier segmentation model to monitor critical suppliers, mitigate single-source dependencies, and ensure ITAR/EAR/CMMC compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and scorecard reviews to maintain compliance with DCMA, DoD, and NASA standards.
• Partner with suppliers on value engineering, capacity expansion, and new material qualification initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain dual-sourcing and continuity planning strategies to safeguard critical production materials.

Performance Management & Digital Transformation

• Establish and track key procurement KPIs including On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV), inventory turnover, and supplier lead time performance.
• Implement supplier operational KPIs tied to on-time delivery, quality, and inventory performance, with routine reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive ERP and MRP process discipline across regional sites to ensure accurate BOM structures, material planning, cost roll-up integrity, and data governance.
• Champion digital tools and analytics dashboards to deliver real-time visibility into supplier performance, material spend, and inventory health.
• Drive inventory optimization through regional initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment programs, and supply consolidation with strategic partners to reduce working capital and lead times.
• Build and lead a high-accountability organization structured around core supply chain domains—planning, sourcing, materials, and supplier development—with clear ownership, measurable KPIs, and alignment to corporate objectives.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma practices to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve responsiveness across all sites.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Influence

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing real-time supply chain intelligence, material cost projections, and risk assessments to support operational planning, business cases, and customer proposals.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial leadership on the annual business plan to forecast material spend, inflation impact, and cost-savings opportunities in support of revenue and profit commitments.
• Communicate progress, risks, and cost-reduction results through executive dashboards and structured reporting.
• Represent Supply Chain in corporate strategy sessions, ensuring alignment between program requirements and long-term procurement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing, including at least 5 years overseeing multi-site or regional operations.
• Proven expertise in sourcing metallic and composite raw materials, complex machined components, and outside processing services.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and material specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and defense compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced procurement analytics tools.
• APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with ability to work cross-functionally across multiple sites and programs.

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000