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Title: Senior Estimator

Openings: 1

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Salary: $90,000-$135,000 (total compensation $130,000-$175,000)

Hours: 8-5, on-site M-F

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Estimator to join a large EPC client's Environmental Services team in Chesapeake, VA. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

DAY TO DAY:

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 7 years of direct project estimating experience required (targeting 15+ years of experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
• OSHA 10

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Industry Experience: Pricing complex environmental remediation projects - especially coal ash (CCR) handling and disposal, groundwater and soil remediation, wetland mitigation, and emergency response work
• Certified Professional Estimator certification

• 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
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• 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

• 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

• 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

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.

We are seeking an experienced Retail Engineer to join our team and help us drive process improvement and efficiency across our retail stores. The Retail Engineer - Store Operations’ primary responsibilities are to update and maintain our engineered labor standards platform. In addition, identify and analyze key metric data alongside current store operational processes to support workload simplification and new initiatives. This job requires problem solving skills and strong analytical capabilities, along with data management and great communication skills.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

• Compile and upkeep relevant datasets and information crucial to store operations such as Time Studies, Labor Standards, etc.
• Become an expert in our labor standards platform (LaborPro) and ensure accurate inputs, maintenance, and application of the system.
• Skilled in work measurement, standard data, and predetermined time systems and tools (MOST) with a focus on time study expertise.
• Investigate store data and processes to identify trends, opportunities, and pain points and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with field and store management to validate and react to trends and outliers by offering feedback and problem-solving solutions to ensure resolution.
• Assist the Manager of Reporting & Analytics in monitoring store processes, building relationships with business partners, and creating tools and presentations.
• Evaluate various labor scenarios and assess the impact of any changes.
• Continuously improve processes from the backroom through checkout.
• Display proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information and proposing solutions within budget constraints.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with various organizational levels and functions.
• Identify areas of inefficiency and waste in process elements.
• Create tools for analysis and modeling using MS Excel and PowerBI.
• Possess knowledge of statistics and probability, TimerPro or UMT, and SQL.
• Preferred experience working in a retail store environment with labor management systems.
• Develop, maintain, and implement management observation and accountability programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in statistical methods and tools
• Experience with work measurement tools and labor standards development
• Knowledge of industrial engineering principles and techniques
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel as needed to stores across the country

Desired Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• 5+ years in retail, grocery, or convenience process improvement
• Master’s in Industrial Engineering or MBA is a plus.

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.

"Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship."

The Product Manager Mobile owns defines the strategy, roadmap, and feature sets for the Family Dollar Mobile Applications, acting as the intersection between business, user experience, and technology. The Product Manager will be heavily engaged in the entire product lifecycle—from conception to launch and beyond—by collaborating with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to deliver value. Key responsibilities include identifying customer needs, prioritizing backlogs, and analyzing metrics to guide product success. Develop and communicate the product strategy, vision, and roadmap to stakeholders. Guide products from concept through development, launch, and eventual retirement. Research market trends, analyze competitors, and gather user feedback to define product needs. Translate business strategies into detailed, actionable product requirements and user stories for engineering teams. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing features based on business value, customer demand, and technical feasibility. Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and support to ensure successful product releases.

This role is responsible for the design of the solution for business initiatives developed in the above areas in collaboration with the Director IT Digital Solutions. The Product Manager needs to be highly collaborative, well organized, with strong communication & problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate should also have management experience to lead individual contributor(s), contractors & vendors as the role evolves over time to include additional digital responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and drive a product roadmap aligned with customer needs, business priorities, and platform capabilities.

• Own the end-to-end customer experience

•Outlining the long-term goals for a product.

• Managing the product lifecycle from conception to launch.

• Analyzing customer feedback and market trends to identify opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering to ensure secure, high-quality, and performant implementation of features.

• Deciding which features to build next based on business value, technical feasibility, and impact.

•Manage, coach, develop, mentor and evaluate the individual contributors.

• Coordinate sprint planning, releases, and retrospectives, utilizing data-driven approaches

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or 2+ years of experience in product management, or 4-5+ years in related roles like software development, marketing, or project management.

• Understanding of software development lifecycles, UI/UX design principles, and A/B testing.

•Ability to think strategically and add value to the business

•Highly motivated with the ability to function independently and solve problems

•Strong oral and written communication skills

•Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop team members

•Knowledge of React Native coding best practices

•Knowledge of Java and Swift coding best practices

•Knowledge of Oracle Commerce a plus

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

• 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

Position Requirements:

·       BS in civil/structural engineering or equivalent

·       E.I.T. exam passed or passing within 6 months

·       0-3 years experience in precast concrete or a heavy construction environment

·       AutoCAD proficiency, 2D experience with 3D knowledge

·       Use and knowledge of MS office. Strong excel skills a plus.

·       Ability to read architectural and structural drawings

·       Should excel at problem solving and be detailed oriented

·       Self starter, motivated, as well as being able to work alone or on a team

·       Willingness to learn and have a team effort attitude

Position Duties:

·       Review and analyze production deficiencies and propose formal solution to repair defect.

·       Analyze handling and stability for prestressed concrete pile and girders in the various transportation conditions

·       Evaluate barge piece layouts for shipping to determine safe transportation practices

·       Draft/Check/Layout projects and detail components and erection drawings

·       Provide on-site engineering evaluation and oversight to determine cause of production defects or to ensure repair procedure is properly completed.

·       Perform conceptual detailing and preliminary calculations for sales team when bidding new work

·       Perform structural design calculations for concrete and steel structures utilizing the appropriate design codes and standards.

Position Summary

The Retail Workforce Management Specialist supports the planning, analysis, and system administration activities that help optimize labor deployment across the retail organization. Reporting to the WFM System & Labor Standards Manager, this role assists with maintaining workforce management systems, validating labor standards, and generating labor performance insights. The WFM Specialist helps ensure schedules align with customer demand, business goals, and compliance requirements to drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Management System Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating the WFM platform (e.g., Legion, Kronos, UKG, Reflexis) to support accurate scheduling, forecasting, and timekeeping.
• Partner with IT and HR teams to monitor integrations with payroll and POS systems.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and rollout of new features or configuration changes.
• Provide day-to-day user support and assist in developing training resources for field and store leaders.

Labor Standards & Modeling Support

• Help collect and organize data used to validate labor standards and staffing models.
• Conduct time studies or data reviews to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support the creation of workload models that align labor needs with sales forecasts and service expectations.
• Maintain documentation of process standards and assumptions for transparency and consistency.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate recurring reports and dashboards on scheduling accuracy, productivity, and labor performance.
• Identify data inconsistencies or trends and escalate findings to the WFM Manager.
• Partner with analytics and finance teams to ensure alignment between forecasted and actual labor results.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with Store Operations, Finance, HR, and IT to support labor planning initiatives.
• Assist with testing, documentation, and rollout of new WFM features or labor model updates.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in workforce management, labor analytics, or retail operations support.
• Familiarity with WFM platforms (Legion, Kronos/UKG, Reflexis, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely delivery of WFM reports and system updates.
• Effective support during testing and rollout of new system features or labor standards.
• Improved data accuracy and process documentation.
• Strong partnership with field, IT, and operations teams supporting labor optimization efforts.

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

• Influences the financial performance of a project by monitoring scheduling, forecasting, and cost control efforts.
• Identifies and mitigates risks to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
• Conducts regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Collaborates with engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues and address any changes.
• Closely monitors communicates risks, status etc. in project review meetings.
• Drives the pursuit of claims & change orders, tracks and reports on progress.
• Oversees procurement or Buy-out process to ensure it adheres to set budget.
• Ensures the development & use of a CPM schedule throughout the life of the project.
• Directs project contract management to review, address and resolve contractual issues & claims.
• Establishes and promotes a safety culture.
• Oversees procurement or Buy-out process to ensure it adheres to set budget.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key business partners and stakeholders.
• Ensures subcontractors and suppliers are closely managed.
• Manages employees by mentoring, coaching, providing feedback and assessing performance.
• Evaluates employee's performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8 years of engineering experience in heavy civil construction

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

"Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship."

Summary of Position (Job Purpose)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data & Analytics Delivery Organization at Family Dollar. As the company undergoes major transformation, insights derived from data will play a critical role.

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering Manager with deep technical expertise and the ability to be hands‑on. This leader will help transform how Family Dollar leverages internal & external data and ensure structured & unstructured data can be securely and efficiently utilized across the organization. You will collaborate closely with business users, data product owners, platform teams, enterprise architecture, data management, and business intelligence team to build high‑performing, scalable, and maintainable data capabilities using current and emerging cloud technologies.

This role is responsible for the design and execution of data engineering initiatives in partnership with the Director of Data Analytics & Reporting. The candidate must be highly collaborative, organized, and effective at communication and problem‑solving. Leadership experience managing individual contributors, contractors, and vendors is essential

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and manage the Data Engineering team, driving rapid delivery of data solutions that enhance analytics and insights capabilities.
• Manage 3–5 individual contributors as well as contract and vendor resources.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across product, architecture, development, business intelligence, and executive teams.
• Make recommendations for enterprise‑wide data, data onboarding, and self‑service analytics roadmap and architecture.
• Design data pipelines and data models optimized for BigQuery performance, cost control, and reliability
• Provide technical direction and solution guidance to ensure projects enable effective data availability and meet business requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for issues or roadblocks impacting delivery timelines.
• Stay current on emerging trends and technologies in Data Warehousing and Analytics—particularly within retail.
• Deliver solutions in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and agile environment.
• Initiate proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate recommendations and test new approaches.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert on data acquisition, ingestion, and information delivery.
• Lead the creation of standards for data quality, lineage, governance, observability, and CI/CD processes across the data engineering organization
• Collaborate with data product owners to define, prioritize, and execute the data engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years of experience working with large‑scale, enterprise data sets.
• 2+ years managing full‑time employees, contract partners, or vendor resources.
• Strong curiosity and a passion for identifying new ways to leverage data to creates business value.
• Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end data solutions, with emphasis on enabling self‑service analytics across diverse user groups.
• Experience working with end users to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions from concept through implementation.
• Self‑starter capable of independently delivering outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Hands‑on experience working with structured and unstructured data and modern data technologies—including GCP, BigQuery, Dataflow, Python, etc.
• Experience delivering data as a product as plus
• Retail, supply chain, or e‑commerce experience is a plus but not required.

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.