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About the Company
Atomus’ mission is to provide world-class cybersecurity for the world’s most critical organizations. We build security compliance software delivered as managed services sold directly, with relevant professional services and support. Our commercial customers include hypersonic aircraft companies, satellite and space mission systems companies, AI and software companies, among many others serving primarily the aerospace and defense industry. At Atomus we are hardworking, we move fast, and we put our customers first.
About the Role
As a Business Operations Intern, you’ll play a key role in keeping our fast-moving team running smoothly—from coordinating product shipments and managing our Shopify store to planning team events and supporting the cofounders on strategic projects. We’re looking for someone who moves quickly, leans on AI tools to work smarter, and has a sharp eye for design and detail. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain real experience across every facet of a growing cybersecurity startup.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage physical shipments of security products to customers, including tracking orders, preparing packages, and communicating delivery timelines
- Help manage and maintain the company’s Shopify store, including inventory tracking, product listings, and order fulfillment
- Plan and coordinate team events and travel logistics
- Support the cofounders on a variety of strategic and operational projects as priorities evolve
- Manage office supply and snack ordering to keep the team well-stocked and happy
- Leverage AI tools and agents (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, automation platforms) to streamline workflows and increase efficiency across tasks
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program at a Bay Area college or university, ideally pursuing a technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics)
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and a strong preference for using AI agents (e.g., Claude, Lovable) to get work done faster
- A good eye for design—whether it’s formatting a document, laying out a slide deck, or organizing a storefront
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable managing logistics and coordinating shipments or deliveries
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with minimal direction
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Ability to work in-office in downtown San Francisco 10–20 hours per week
Preferred Skills
- Interest in cybersecurity, technology, or the startup ecosystem
- Experience with Lovable or similar AI-powered app building tools
- Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms
- Experience coordinating events, travel, or conference logistics
- Previous experience with shipping, logistics, or inventory management
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Notion)
- Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma) for light creative tasks
- Previous internship or work experience in an office or operations role
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive hourly pay. Flexible scheduling around your class schedule (10–20 hours/week). Mentorship and hands-on exposure to multiple areas of a growing cybersecurity company. A collaborative, supportive team culture in a downtown San Francisco office.
Our client, a Fortune 500 retail organization with a nationwide distribution network, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support large-scale construction and facilities engineering procurement initiatives across their supply chain network.
This role plays a key part in sourcing industrial construction materials, equipment, and services for new facility builds, expansions, and ongoing engineering initiatives. The individual will partner closely with engineering, property development, legal, finance, and operations teams to design sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in construction procurement, contract negotiation, and cost modeling, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive complex sourcing projects from concept through execution.
Projects You’ll Work On
- Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for industrial construction and facilities engineering categories.
- Developing sourcing strategies for categories such as steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, material handling equipment, racking systems, conveyors, and site services.
- Managing the full sourcing lifecycle including market research, supplier identification, RFP development, bid management, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Conducting construction cost analysis, clean-sheet modeling, and should-cost modeling to identify optimal pricing and savings opportunities.
- Partnering with engineering and development teams to support distribution center construction, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Managing supplier relationships and performance through KPIs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and executive-level supplier meetings.
- Performing spend analysis and market intelligence research to anticipate supply risks and pricing fluctuations.
- Driving cost optimization through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
- Supporting facilities engineering teams with sourcing for material handling equipment repair, refurbishment, and replacement.
- Developing presentations and recommendations for executive leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions.
What Experience You Should Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience focused on industrial construction or facilities engineering procurement.
- Experience managing large-scale sourcing projects for construction materials, contractors, or engineering services.
- Strong understanding of construction cost estimation, budgeting, and material cost drivers.
- Experience leading RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract development.
- Ability to analyze supplier bids using TCO modeling, cost analysis, and financial modeling.
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and project management teams.
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Familiarity with distribution center construction, logistics infrastructure, or retail supply chain environments.
- Experience working with construction management software (e.g., Procore) and sourcing platforms (e.g., Coupa).
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, LEED, and construction compliance standards.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CCM, or CCPS.
- Strong financial acumen including experience analyzing budgets, cash flow, and cost structures.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) and strong presentation capabilities.
Work Environment
- Hybrid role with regular in-office collaboration and occasional travel to facilities and project sites.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is up to $200,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
The total rewards package may include performance incentives, health benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Company:
We are a leading heavy civil contractor recognized for delivering complex transportation, bridge, and infrastructure projects across the United States. We are committed to innovation, technical excellence, teamwork, and safety in every aspect of our work.
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team on a landmark multi-year initiative focused on enhancing the bridge’s structural resilience while preserving its historic integrity.
Position Overview:
The Project Engineer will support daily engineering, coordination, and management activities for the seismic retrofit scope of work. This role involves close collaboration with construction teams, subcontractors, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful and safe execution of all project phases. The ideal candidate has strong technical competence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Technical Support
• Assist with interpretation of contract documents, specifications, drawings, and engineering reports.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, construction methodologies, and temporary works designs.
• Support seismic retrofit activities including steel reinforcement, anchorage systems, structural modifications, and specialty access/rigging needs.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives and constructability reviews.
Project Coordination & Documentation
• Develop and maintain submittals, RFIs, design clarifications, as-built drawings, and technical logs.
• Coordinate closely with the design team, project managers, superintendents, inspectors, and owner representatives.
• Track material procurement, production rates, and schedule impacts.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, meeting minutes, and documentation required by the Owner.
Field Support
• Provide daily field engineering support to construction crews, ensuring work complies with plans, specs, and safety requirements.
• Monitor installation quality, survey/layout, tolerances, and inspections for seismic retrofit components.
• Support resolution of field issues through collaboration with designers and specialty subcontractors.
Safety & Compliance
• Uphold company safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and project safety requirements.
• Participate in hazard analysis, risk mitigation planning, and safety audits.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed for all seismic retrofit activities.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in heavy civil, bridge, infrastructure, or structural construction projects.
• Strong understanding of structural systems, steel and concrete construction, and seismic retrofit principles.
• Proficiency with engineering and construction software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office; P6 a plus).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in challenging field conditions, including heights, marine environments, and active jobsite constraints.
Design Engineering Supervisor (Onsite | Union City, CA) — Apply Today!
Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer Supervisor to join a leading medical device manufacturer developing innovative medical products and precision mechanical solutions used in cutting-edge care environments worldwide. In this role, you’ll guide a small and talented engineering team while staying hands‑on with mechanical design - driving projects from early concept through testing, validation, and release. You’ll help shape product direction, mentor engineers, and elevate the quality and performance of life‑changing medical technologies.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead mechanical design and development of innovative medical products from concept through release
- Provide day‑to‑day technical direction, mentorship, and project oversight for design engineers
- Review and approve CAD models, drawings, specifications, and validation documentation
- Drive engineering problem‑solving, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals
- Support quality efforts, including NCR/MRB reviews and root‑cause investigations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation (DHF, DMR) and adherence to design controls
- Use field data and user feedback to improve usability, safety, and product performance
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to keep projects on track and resolve engineering challenges
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering
- 5+ years of medical device product development, or related, experience (required)
- Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering analysis
- Understanding of design inputs/outputs, traceability, and risk management
- Experience participating in NCR/MRB processes and root‑cause analysis
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
- Ability to work onsite full‑time in Union City, CA
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Director / Vice President of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role primarily responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and scaling all manufacturing-related functions. This role has a strong hands-on focus on manufacturing execution, production planning, sustaining engineering, and supply chain readiness within a regulated medical device environment.
The position ensures manufacturing excellence across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance, while partnering with R&D and Quality to support product development, transfer, and commercialization. Success is defined by building scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent, compliant production to support business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide executive leadership and direct oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production, assembly, kitting, purchasing, supplier management, and sustaining engineering.
- Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and commercialization timelines.
- Own manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI), including design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up.
- Drive manufacturing efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and capacity planning through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish and maintain best practices for production planning, inventory management, component sourcing, and supplier performance.
- Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance and qualification, root cause investigations, and product failure analysis.
- Partner closely with R&D to ensure manufacturability, process robustness, and smooth transition from development to production.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define, implement, and maintain manufacturing and production procedures compliant with FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and other applicable international regulations.
- Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers and staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Establish manufacturing KPIs (e.g., throughput, yield, scrap, on-time delivery, cost) and use data-driven insights to drive performance improvements.
- Manage multiple manufacturing projects and priorities through clear policies, procedures, and systems.
- Serve as the primary manufacturing interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, as needed.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
May require domestic and international (including China) travel.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 12–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within the medical device industry. Final leveling (Senior Director or Vice President) will be determined based on experience, scope, and organizational needs.
- At least 7+ years of progressive responsibility leading manufacturing, production, and sustaining engineering teams in a regulated environment.
- Deep working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and international manufacturing and quality requirements.
- Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and product commercialization.
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, yield, and delivery.
- Demonstrated success in manufacturing transfer from R&D to production and supporting ongoing sustaining activities.
- Experience managing suppliers, component sourcing, and external manufacturing partners.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, to resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and leadership teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and NetSuite.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree desirable.
Annual Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite, Full-time)
Company Website: Type: Full-time
Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. (MIDLabs) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Note: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not accepting unsolicited recruiter inquiries at this time.
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
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About Straia
At Straia, we’re building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.
Today, colleges run on dozens of disconnected systems, forcing staff to spend hundreds of hours manually reconciling data, compiling reports, and tracking down insights. Straia changes that. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights/visualizations, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.
Over time, Straia will evolve into the core intelligence layer for institutional operations, where every function, from student advising to admissions to budgeting and resource planning, is supported by collaborative AI agents that understand each institution’s unique data landscape.
We recently raised our pre-seed from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, and are now hiring a founding backend engineer to help build the technical backbone of how institutions interact with their data.
The Role
As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you’ll work directly with a small team including directly with our CEO (Ryan), CTO (Alan) and CPO (Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform.
This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and trajectory of the company. You’ll ship fast, make key technical decisions, and help define how AI can power the next generation of enterprise data intelligence.
We’re specifically looking for someone who consistently raises the bar. The kind of engineer whose default speed and judgment increase the velocity of everyone around them. If you thrive when expectations are high and the pace is fast, you’ll feel right at home
What You'll Do
- Build the core platform — architect and implement services spanning data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
- Ship end-to-end features across our React + Node.js + Postgres stack, integrating directly with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
- Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
- Collaborate with users (university data teams and administrators) to translate real problems into elegant, powerful solutions
- Lay the foundation for Straia’s engineering culture, best practices, and technical roadmap
- Prototype fast, iterate faster — your work will directly shape how education leaders experience AI in their daily decision-making
Who You Are
- 4–7 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications, with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres).
- Deeply technical, with a track record of building scalable, high-quality software
- Startup-minded — you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and see constraints as creative fuel
- Mission-driven — excited to improve education through technology that makes institutions smarter, faster, and more equitable
- Collaborative and high-agency — you take initiative, value clear communication, and have the instincts of an owner, not an employee
- AI-curious or experienced — exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering is a plus
Our Stack
- Frontend: React + Vite
- Backend: Node.js + Express, orchestrating data and AI agent workflows
- Data Layer: Postgres + Caching for fast queries
- LLM Integration: GPT, Gemini, Claude via API
- Cloud & Infra: Hosted on GCP
Why Join Straia
- Be one of the first engineers at a venture-backed AI company redefining institutional intelligence in higher ed
- Shape the core architecture and engineering culture from day one
- Work directly with top-tier investors and advisors from a16z, Reach, and JFF Ventures
- Join a small, fast-moving team that works incredibly hard, ships fast, and still makes time for good food, laughs, and adventures — we take our work seriously, but not ourselves
- Build meaningful technology that directly impacts student success and equity across colleges nationwide
What We Offer
- Compensation: $160K–$225K + equity
- Location: San Francisco (in office 4 days a week)
- Benefits: Health (platinum insurance), dental, and vision
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Head of Operations and Manufacturing Ripple Medical | California (Hybrid or Remote) | Full-Time
ABOUT RIPPLE MEDICAL
Ripple Medical is a health tech company on a mission to revolutionize hypertension management with our cuffless blood pressure wearable. Once cleared by FDA, our product will enable patients to easily and accurately monitor blood pressure at home, empowering them and their providers with actionable data to improve outcomes. We're a collaborative, mission-driven team of 33 working in a medical device regulatory environment to bring this technology to the millions of patients who can benefit.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Operations and Manufacturing will own the end-to-end operational infrastructure required to bring Ripple's FDA-regulated cuffless blood pressure monitor to market and scale production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives building from zero to one in a regulated environment: selecting contract manufacturers, standing up supply chains compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, establishing ISO 13485-certified quality management systems, and preparing for direct-to-patient fulfillment.
As a company preparing for 510(k) submission and commercial launch, this role is critical to ensuring we can reliably manufacture and deliver a high-quality, FDA-cleared medical device at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical device manufacturing (particularly wearable or electro-optical devices), understands regulated hardware supply chains and design transfer, and can roll up their sleeves while building the team and processes for long-term growth.
This position reports directly to the CEO with high visibility to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing & Production
- Lead selection and onboarding of contract manufacturing partners with Class II medical device experience, including RFQ, quality audits, contract negotiation, and ongoing management.
- Own design transfer and manufacturing transfer, working with engineering on DFM principles, Device Master Record (DMR) requirements, and production readiness.
- Establish production planning, forecasting, and capacity management for V&V builds, pilot production, and volume manufacturing.
- Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and cost while maintaining FDA and ISO compliance.
- Oversee pilot runs and scale-up, including process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and manufacturing controls.
Supply Chain & Procurement
- Build and manage the end-to-end supply chain, including component sourcing, supplier qualification, and inventory management per FDA purchasing controls.
- Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms while ensuring supply continuity, traceability, and risk mitigation.
- Implement inventory planning to balance working capital with service levels, including buffer strategies for Year 1 launch.
- Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks: component shortages, single-source dependencies, geopolitical factors, and logistics disruptions.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain and improve the ISO 13485-certified QMS in partnership with the quality and regulatory team, ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
- Support 510(k) submission activities related to manufacturing, including process validation documentation, DMR development, and device history records (DHR).
- Define incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product testing consistent with the risk management file.
- Manage product certifications for a Class II device, including FDA registration, UDI compliance, and applicable international requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues, ensuring post-market surveillance compliance.
Fulfillment & Logistics
- Design the direct-to-patient fulfillment strategy, including 3PL selection with FDA-cleared Class II device experience.
- Establish logistics and distribution for nationwide shipping of a regulated device with chain-of-custody and traceability.
- Develop returns, replacement, and warranty processes that balance patient experience, cost, and compliance.
Team & Organizational Development
- Start as an individual contributor who executes hands-on, then build and lead the operations team through 510(k) clearance and commercial launch.
- Establish operational metrics and dashboards for manufacturing, supply chain, and quality performance.
- Partner with finance on cost modeling, COGS optimization, and operational budgeting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, software, regulatory, and commercial teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7-12 years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain, with 3-5+ years in medical devices (Class II preferred), wearables, or regulated hardware.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers for regulated medical devices, preferably in Asia and/or domestically.
- Experience at or with CMs/EMS providers (Flex, Jabil, Celestica, Plexus, Sanmina) in Class II medical device or wearable programs is a strong plus.
- Track record of design transfer and scaling production from pilot to volume for regulated products.
- ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience required.
- Familiarity with the 510(k) process and manufacturing documentation (process validations, DMR/DHR) strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
- Based in California or travel up to 25%.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 USD
- Performance Bonus: Tied to company milestones and personal objectives
- Equity: Early-stage stock option grant with meaningful ownership
- 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision
- Additional Benefits: 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Glazing Engineer is responsible for the completion of high quality façade, curtain wall and glazing system projects on time, within budget and within scope. This role will oversee all aspects of a project from start to finish by coordinating efforts involving the internal team, subcontractors, vendors, and owners/developers. The ideal candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, adjusting to changing priorities from various directives, and communicate effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees the design development and coordination of custom curtain wall and glazing systems, translating architectural intent into engineered, buildable, and fully coordinated façade solutions. Capable of leading multiple projects and supervising engineers.
- Know and comply with all federal, state, local building codes, ordinances and regulations, maintaining the highest standards for safety and quality.
- Manage relationships with all internal and external parties in order to determine specifications of the project, resolve conflict, and support success.
- Establish project schedule and delegate project tasks based on staff strengths, skills, and experience.
- Secure and allocate all resources needed for the completion of the project including building permits, licenses, materials, equipment.
- Negotiate, manage and communicate changes to contract scope, schedule and costs.
- Plan and execute inspections, assess design compliance and quality, minimize risk.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Regularly confer with supervisors to monitor and report on compliance, quality and productivity.
- Be a strong team leader, build synergy within and across the team, and develop individuals.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in façade, curtain wall, or glazing system engineering within a design-build or design-assist environment
- Strong understanding of building envelope design, structural behavior, waterproofing, and thermal performance
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools; familiarity with façade testing standards (ASTM, AAMA, NFRC)
- Experience coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and fabricators through design, procurement, and installation
- Skilled in technical documentation, submittal review, and field problem-solving
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary project teams
- A valid driver’s license.
This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.
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