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The Vice President, Growth is a key executive leader responsible for developing and executing a unified growth strategy that accelerates company expansion across the Department of Defense and national security markets. The Vice President, Growth is responsible for shaping and executing Odyssey's growth strategy to deliver mission-critical solutions that ensure national security and warfighter readiness. This role integrates business development, capture management, proposals, and marketing into a unified, high-performance growth engine. The ideal candidate is a proven growth executive with deep knowledge of federal acquisition processes, strong customer relationships, and a record of accomplishment in winning large-scale federal contracts. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President, Growth is a key member of the executive team, driving expansion, strategic positioning, and customer impact across the enterprise.

Growth Strategy & Leadership

• Architect, shape and lead the company's strategic growth strategy in alignment with its long-term vision, capabilities, and emerging customer needs.
• Translate strategic goals into executable business plans, capture priorities, and investment areas.
• Identify and assess adjacent market segments and emerging customer needs to inform growth priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on growth investments and performance, pipeline health and bid strategies, and competitive positioning.
• Identify market trends, customer priorities, and technology shifts to inform positioning and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, technical, and finance teams to shape high value, differentiated offerings.

Business Development & Capture

• Drive the end-to-end business development lifecycle from opportunity identification through contract award.
• Lead opportunity identification, qualification, and capture across existing and emerging DoD markets.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing business development and capture team focused on prime contract growth.
• Build and maintain a robust forward-looking qualified pipeline of defense-focused pursuits, focusing on high-value opportunities.
• Engage directly with senior customers, program offices, and mission stakeholders to shape requirements and influence outcomes.
• Serve as executive sponsor/capture lead for strategic pursuits, ensuring competitive positioning and customer engagement.

Proposal Operations

• Oversee a centralized proposal function that delivers high-quality, compliant, and compelling responses.
• Implement scalable processes, tools, and color team reviews to drive proposal efficiency and excellence.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to craft win themes, discriminating value propositions, and solution differentiators.
• Standardize proposal operations with repeatable tools, templates, and processes across all phases (RFI, RFQ, RFP).

Marketing & Brand Positioning

• Lead Odyssey's marketing strategy to amplify our voice, mission, and value to the defense community.
• Position Odyssey as a trusted, mission-aligned partner by elevating visibility at industry events and conferences.
• Drive the development of thought leadership content, campaign strategies, digital assets, and event engagement.
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external channels and communication platforms.
• Oversee the creation of content including white papers, capability statements, website messaging, case studies, and social media.

Customer & Partner Engagement

• Serve as a visible ambassador of Odyssey's mission and capabilities across the defense ecosystem.
• Cultivate and nurture enduring relationships with senior government customers, acquisition leaders, and industry partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and government forums as a growth ambassador.
• Identify, negotiate and manage teaming relationships, strategic partnerships, small business, and joint venture alliances that enhance market competitiveness.

Internal Collaboration & Leadership

• Champion a culture of growth, agility, accountability, and team development across the organization while mentoring and developing Growth team members.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure proposed solutions align with customer needs, delivery capacity and technical excellence.
• Work closely with operations, finance, HR, and technical leaders to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs and delivery capabilities.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key growth metrics, win rates, pipeline health, and strategic goals to executive leadership and Board stakeholders.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, public policy, or related field.

Years of Experience: 15+ years of experience in federal business development, capture, or strategic marketing in the defense sector.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret

Education: Advanced degree (MBA or relevant technical field)

• Proven success leading and winning complex DoD services contracts
• Deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), procurement strategies, and GWAC/IDIQ/OTA vehicles.
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated experience briefing senior government officials and C-level management.

The ideal candidate is:

• Mission-Oriented: Understands and supports the national defense mission and warfighter priorities.
• Growth-minded: Combines analytical rigor with creative pursuit strategies.
• Integrated Thinker: Seamlessly connects capture, proposals, and marketing into a strategic growth engine.
• Collaborative: Operate effectively across diverse technical and operational teams.
• Customer-Centric: Builds trust through deep engagement, insight, and tailored solutions.
• Brand-Aware: Understands how to communicate value and differentiation across federal and industry audiences.
• Results-Driven: Motivated by measurable outcomes, accountable for pipeline development and win rates.
• Resilient and accountable: Able to navigate complex pursuits and maintain high performance under pressure.

Additional Information:

Location: Corporate Headquarters - Wakefield, MA

Travel: Up to 50%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $90,000k- $115,000 (depending on experience)

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Research & development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating mechanical, industrial, biomedical, and chemical engineering with chemistry, biology, and human factors to address important unmet medical needs. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated engineer to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build manufacturing capacity from the ground up to bring innovative technology to the global vaccine and therapeutic market.

Responsibilities:

• Characterize and improve manufacturing process unit operations by designing, executing, and analyzing process development experiments; communicate results via written reports and oral presentations to internal and project teams
• Support manufacturing scale-up by assessing novel equipment, work flows, analytical techniques/PAT, and process configurations
• Support manufacturing operations by incorporating equipment and process improvements within established processes and equipment trains, and by revising manufacturing batch records, SOPs, and other controlled documents to reflect changes; contribute to implementing and maintaining Vaxess’ Quality System.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineer(s) and technicians, including a direct report
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing activities

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2 – 7 years of relevant direct R&D experience within the medical device or biopharmaceutical industries; experience working on combination products is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success using empirical and first-principles models to inform and analyze experiments; experience with statistical methodologies and working with large data sets (e.g. Six Sigma, DoEs, multivariate techniques) is a plus
• Excellent time and project management skills and proven ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills and fields, creatively solve challenging technical problems, think independently, and work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to

Salary Range $23.00 - $34.50/hr

Location: Lynn, MA (PriceRite of Lynn)

At Price Rite, our purpose is to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy! We want everything you do as a Price Rite Team Member to support that purpose and our overall values.

On your journey at Price Rite, you will learn a variety of departments, and skills necessary to be successful in retail grocery. Whether you are looking for a long-term career, or with Price Rite for summer work, we believe in cross training our team to allow us to deliver an outstanding shopping experience to our customers.

To support our purpose, we have established our Service Priorities to help empower our team to meet our customer needs on a daily basis. Our service priorities are:

• Safety
• Friendliness
• Presentation
• Efficiency

Working at Price Rite is more than a job or career, it's a rewarding experience. Price Rite offers many great perks and benefits for their team; opportunities to give back to the community in which we serve and cost saving programs designed to save you money, work/life balance, recognition and many other programs making Price Rite a great place to work and build a career.

Job Summary: Manages the performance of all aspects of Front End Operations, including cash management, bookkeeping, front-end service, and payroll. Coordinates community and store event programs throughout the store.

Minimum Required Qualifications: The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervises cashiers, bookkeepers, front-end supervisors.
• Associate Degree (A.A.) from two-year College or university; Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills a must. Background in store operations and work scheduling required.
• Ability to read and interpret general business reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The associate if frequently required to walk, stand for a minimum of 4 hours and sit. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions: Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Team Member to possess the minimum qualifications listed below. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains security of all store systems, including IBM, Wakefern Applications, IBM and DSD.
• Ensure proper maintenance of job-related equipment and proper usage.
• Reviews and performs the necessary corrective action for the following areas: Transaction journals, check override reports, negative entries, cash control, refunds, promotions, mystery shopping, and Front End Culture standards.
• Maintains all Shrink Initiatives.
• Ensure that all Host Trax and Smart Store procedures are followed.
• Achieve or surpass department productivity and payroll goals.
• Submission of reports to store and corporate management for key indicators.
• Ensures all company policies such as check cashing, refunds, exchanges, and gift certificates are administered as per company policy.
• Ensure compliance with Wakefern Food Corporation, state and company QA and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cash handling procedures.
• Recruiting, training and development of all department personnel.
• Manage others and adhere to company Human Resources and Personnel policies and procedures as well as state and federal labor laws.
• Insures all training programs for front-end personnel, bookkeeping, and payroll are administered and documented.
• Troubleshoot system/hardware issues as they pertain to operations.
• Communicate to store management and corporate staff on any issues affecting front-end operations.
• Counsel associates who do not meet performance standards.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing superior service level.
• Educate customers with proper signage concerning events and programs.
• Analyze financial and operational processes for cost savings.
• Meet financial goals as outlined in annual budget.
• Handle customer complaints as per company standards.
• Has a Company recognized Food Safety Certification and/ or can successfully complete training to receive and maintain a Company recognized Food Safety Certification.
• Other duties as assigned

Important Disclaimer Notice: The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Job Title: Associate Ingredient Scientist

Duration: 9 months

Location: Burlington, MA 01803

The Associate Ingredient Scientist will be working in a fast paced cross-functional environment to develop ingredient specifications that are accurate, as well as collect critical documents to make sure all our ingredients meet the required FDA standards.

Position Accountabilities

1. Understand basics of raw materials, and their application in beverages

2. Lead projects that impact ingredients, such as new supplier requirement updates, cost savings initiatives, supply issues or production challenges

3. Provide training to the broader cross functional partners as needed

4. Follow SOP and enter the required ingredient data in the database accurately

5. Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory work if the ingredient is analyzed internally

6. Work together effectively with Product Development and other functions of R&D such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology

7. Collaborate cross functionally with groups outside of R&D such as Quality and Procurement

8. Develop/ Update SOPs and training for job function as needed

9. Effectively communicate with vendors to obtain required documents in a timely manner

Competencies

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills

2. Must be able to lead, track and follow up on projects with problem solving mindset and present outcomes to the leadership

3. Must have a high attention to detail with ingredient specifications and related technical information

4. Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed

5. Self-motivated and able to manage the workload as prioritized

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or allied field

• 1-3 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality) or CPG internship

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Join our client's team as an Event Coordinator and play a key role in delivering engaging events. In this position, you will help plan, organize, and execute a variety of events—including exhibitions, summits, conferences, and workshops—ensuring an exceptional experience for attendees every time.

This is a full-time, fully onsite position in Wilmington MA. Salary is 55-60K. Looking for someone with 1+ years of experience in corporate events.

You’ll collaborate with teams across marketing, content, engineering, and more, managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Starting with coordinating our exhibition and summit initiatives, you’ll also have the opportunity to expand into other event and marketing projects as your interests and experience grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage several projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to define event goals and target audiences, ensuring alignment and consistency across all event activities
• Support all aspects of event planning, from research and logistics to booking travel and accommodations for offsite participants
• Assist in developing event agendas, schedules, and coordinating promotional materials such as email invitations and branded content
• Oversee event registration and communication to guarantee a smooth and welcoming experience for attendees
• Keep well-organized records and maintain resources related to event planning and execution
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external vendors to ensure event success

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also thriving in a team environment
• Excellent organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and a knack for resourceful solutions
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of event planning or coordination experience
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a willingness to pitch in as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, communications, or a related discipline

Salary Range: 65k-95k

Title: Materials Management Specialist/Senior Materials Management Specialist

Location: Woburn, MA (on-site 5 days per week)

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Role: 

Works under the operations team and in coordination with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to oversee the entire flow of materials, from procurement and inventory control to receipt to storage and distribution. Ensure all materials meet defined specifications and are available for intended use and quantities to support user needs. Provide continuous improvement efforts in purchasing, planning, and warehousing. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, supplier negotiation, and managing logistics for clinical distribution while reducing waste and costs.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop material strategies, forecasts demand, plans production and inspection schedules, and aligns material flow with business goals.
• Maintains optimal inventory levels, conducts physical counts, investigates discrepancies, and implements lean manufacturing principles.
• Supervises purchasing, inventory, and warehouse activities in a manner consistent with cGMPs.
• Assists Quality Assurance to assign and document the status for all materials used in the development of Vaxess products.
• Implements initiatives to reduce waste, cost efficiencies, and improve financial performance.
• Sources, negotiates, and purchases goods and services, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring quality and reliability.

Qualifications: 

• 2 to 5 years in Material Management or Shipping and Receiving in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industries working in a cGMP Environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory principles.
• Experience with ERP Systems/SAP preferred.
• Experience with standard cGMP storage requirements for Quarantine, Release and Rejected materials.
• Experience with the receipt, storage, distribution, and shipping of temperature-controlled materials.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Logistics, Biomedical Engineering or Health Care Management and certifications (APICS, ISM) preferred.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to   

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate with strong hands-on experience in chromatographic analysis to support QC release and stability testing. The successful candidate will perform routine cGMP QC testing using HPLC methods (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX), Agilent HPLC systems, and additional supporting assays in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early-phase clinical company bringing innovative technology to the global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC release and stability testing using HPLC methods including RP-HPLC, SEC, and IEX.
• Prepare samples, operate Agilent HPLC systems, verify system suitability, and ensure analyses meet method and specification requirements.
• Execute complementary analytical assays such as UV-Vis, pH, surface tension, and mechanical tests.
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation in compliance with cGMP, ALCOA+, and data integrity requirements.
• Conduct routine instrument care (solvent flushes, column care, daily checks) and assist troubleshooting under supervision.
• Process and review chromatographic data in Agilent OpenLab CDS.
• Support method qualification, validation, and transfer activities by executing protocols and recording observations.
• Maintain calibration, maintenance, and service records for analytical instrumentation.
• Independently author method SOPs, analytical protocols, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QC, Analytical Development, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to enable program success.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory documentation and complete, audit-ready analytical records.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 1–3 years of experience; or a master’s degree with relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience operating HPLC systems; Agilent systems and OpenLab CDS experience strongly preferred.
• Practical experience with chromatographic techniques including RP-HPLC, SEC, and IEX.
• Experience supporting QC release or stability testing in a GMP/GLP environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Excellent documentation practices and understanding of data integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort working within interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to collaborative work within interdisciplinary project teams.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to

Salary Range: 72-114k

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Electrical Control Engineer designs, develops, programs, and maintains automated control systems used in industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure environments. The role focuses on improving system efficiency, reliability, and safety through PLCs, machine vision, HMIs, robotics, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities:

• This is a hands-on position involving designing, building, and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Design and maintain novel automated systems and solutions that contribute to current manufacturing and scale up of manufacturing operations to eventual commercialization.
• Project management of electrical and controls projects.
• Design control schemes, circuits, power distribution, high/low voltage, electrical panels, and layouts. 
• Document electrical schematics and BOMs and contribute to assembly and installation of systems.
• Develop and optimize machine vision inspection equipment, lighting, optics, and code.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues to contribute to root cause analysis and develop timely solutions for production problems that might arise.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to increase safety, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing.
• Draft maintenance SOPs and contribute to implementation and maintenance of the Quality System.
• Draft equipment requirements and work closely with external vendors to develop plans and evaluate proposals, and manage external projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing activities.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of high volume medical device or pharmaceuticals manufacturing or related experience.
• CAD (SolidWorks or similar) for electrical schematics and drawings
• Familiarity or experience working with machine vision (OpenCV, Cognex Pro, or similar), motion control and PLC & HMI platforms (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or similar), general programming (Studio 5000, Python, C++, or similar)
• Excellent time and project management skills and proven ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated abilities to learn new skills and fields, creatively solve challenging technical problems, think independently, and work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value

collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to

Salary Range: 62k - 96k

Title: Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Preclinical

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Research & development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating basic science and engineering to transform delivery of next-generation therapies and vaccines. We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with expertise in translational animal models to join our core team of preclinical scientists and engineers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early phase clinical company bringing innovative microneedle therapeutic delivery technology to the global market.

Responsibilities:

• Support in vivo studies, including PK and safety studies in swine. This includes preclinical animal model development and IND-enabling safety and efficacy studies across pipeline programs.
• Emphasis will be placed on coordination and participation in survival PK studies in swine
• Track ongoing animal studies, coordinating tasks from vivarium organization and test article administration to tissue harvest and downstream processing
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation of processes and learnings following in vivo studies, with an emphasis on longitudinal tracking of outcomes and compiled data summaries
• Characterize microneedle array patch (MAP) test articles deployed into preclinical models, e.g. by visual inspection, skin penetration, dose delivery and potentially other performance measurements
• Perform initial biometric tests on animals and downstream blood and tissue harvests to support bioassays that assess treatment effects
• Contribute to study design and protocol and report writing; communicate logistical needs and present work in team meetings
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to advance drug candidates from research through Phase I/II clinical trials
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and electronic lab notebook entries
• Travel to testing facilities in the greater Boston area, potentially several times per week; transport test articles and equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the Life Sciences with at least 2 years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in one of the Life Sciences with 0-2+ years of related work experience
• Experience with large animal handling and technical procedures, particularly swine, is required; Experience with large animal research models and PK studies is considered a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to  

OPTIMUM CONSTRUCTION, INC. is one of New England’s foremost construction managers and general contractors with a broad portfolio of projects for commercial, corporate, healthcare, housing, and institutional clients.

Our culture is defined by our simple purpose – Build Better Relationships & Better Buildings. We believe taking the time to really know people (each other, our clients, our subs) to be the key behind creating value and leading projects that connect people in New England.

Our team is growing. Optimum is hiring a full-time Assistant Project Manager to help us continue this great work and serve as a key team member of the project team. This position will be responsible for assisting in leading project teams within the construction projects from the preconstruction and construction phase through closeout with the Project Manager. Duties include identifying clients' or stakeholders’ project needs and goals, creating detailed plans to successfully complete projects, and organizing and storing project reports and documents for the Portland, Maine office location.

Essential Functions

• Assist in total project responsibility, scheduling, safety, staff compliance, buyouts, pay applications, monthly job status meetings, and quality control.
• Assist in managing client relationships, project planning, project document management, and assist in leading weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Assume full responsibility for submittal logs and submittals, RFI logs and RFIs.
• Assist in reviewing change orders with the General Contractor and Sub-contractors.
• Assist in scheduling and/or facilitating the various project meetings.
• Have thorough knowledge of all major project issues and priorities.
• Keep superiors informed concerning the progress of the project and any issues that might affect the schedule, budget or status of the project.
• Assist in close out of the project.
• Maintain and complete site reports (during all stages of production).

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Project Management specific experience.
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction process and understanding of the specifications and field labor.
• Knowledge of the project management process and principles of scheduling and estimating.
• Strong skills in time management, communication, and the ability to work within tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all parties involved in the construction project, while handling difficult issues and/or personalities.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in using: Procore, Microsoft Word, Excel & Project.
• Ability to lead and accomplish Optimum’s objectives by maintaining and fostering a strong sense of personal responsibility and urgency.
• Ability to independently prioritize, make timely decisions and rapidly respond to changes and problems while using Optimum priorities and best practices as guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to adjust to changes in priorities and work plans.

Benefits

Optimum Construction Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance; 401(K) with company matching; Paid Time Off (PTO) earned plus company-paid holidays; professional development; and a collaborative, rewarding culture rooted in a set of Core Values that we believe results in shared success. To learn more visit, Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Optimum Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Applications and Submissions

Candidates can apply online or send a resume and letter of interest including job history and salary requirements.

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