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Senior Project Manager (Structural Steel)

Central Virginia

$120,000 – $140,000 + Bonus & Profit Sharing

AISC-Certified Structural Steel Fabricator

Why This Role Matters:

This is not a typical Project Manager position.

You’ll step into a senior, high-impact role within a respected structural steel fabricator delivering complex commercial projects (200–500 tons) for universities, schools, and major regional and national general contractors.

More importantly, this role offers a clear and realistic path into broader leadership, with long-term succession planning toward General Manager / senior operational leadership for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own structural steel projects from award through fabrication, delivery, and erection
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, erectors, and internal teams
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost controls
• Review contract documents, drawings, shop drawings, and erection plans
• Identify, price, and manage change orders to protect margins
• Coordinate closely with fabrication, shipping, and erection teams
• Attend planning meetings and occasional site visits
• Drive project profitability, accountability, and on-time delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction
• Strong background in structural steel projects
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and erection sequencing
• Experience working for a structural steel fabricator
• Comfortable managing architecturally complex commercial builds

The Company & Opportunity:

• AISC-certified, financially stable structural steel business
• Strong pipeline of work with Tier 1 and regional GCs
• Projects valued up to $7M+
• Lean, experienced team with direct access to ownership
• Competitive compensation, strong bonuses, and real career progression

McLean Contracting Company is seeking a Regional Surveyor/Party Chief to join our team in the Chesapeake, VA region. The Party Chief will plan, direct, coordinate and calculate surveying needs for heavy civil marine construction projects.

Essential Duties

• Possesses the ability to perform geometrical and mathematical calculations. In depth knowledge of advanced survey equipment; responsible for the selection, care and maintenance of all survey equipment.
• Provide and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control, including all calculations, and maintain organized documentation of survey notes. Provides document control for all work.
• Demonstrates ability to perform layout and surveying, while providing leadership to direct Field Engineers as an instrument man or rodman. Ability to train and mentor Field Engineers and other members on calculations and documentation.
• Ability to manage and coordinate schedule to with operations.

Qualification and Education

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology and/or advanced coursework in Surveying highly valued.
• 5 years experience in heavy civil construction environment, marine experience a plus.

This is not a complete job description; one will be provided to qualified candidates who apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• ESOP
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• PTO

Why McLean

Maximize your Career Potential by taking advantage of the many opportunities available at McLean Contracting Company. Whether you have worked in the industry for years or you are just getting started, you will find our Company provides opportunities for growth and advancement. McLean's rich history includes countless success stories and all of them involve the hard work and dedication of our best asset, our employees! We hope that you will consider joining our team

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabilities

McLean is looking for a Dredge Project Manager to join our growing Dredge Division team in Chesapeake, VA.

Dredge Project Managers have profit/loss and overall responsibility for each project they are assigned to, and work in tandem with Project Superintendents, Engineers and the Construction/Operations/Division Manager(s) to ensure projects are successfully completed safely, on time and on budget. They collaborate with field supervisors on a daily basis and act as the Company's primary point of contact when communicating, negotiating or trouble-shooting contractual, commercial or technical issues with the Owner. DPMs also work closely with the Construction/Operations/Division Manager(s) to coordinate and develop the careers of field supervisors on their projects, as well as write and approve purchase orders and subcontracts, develop the budget, and regularly update cost and revenue projections for their projects. DPMs actively participate in means and methods, safety planning, project scheduling, and budgeting in the construction and pre-construction phases.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Understands the importance of maintaining horizontal and vertical control of underwater grades (dredge templates), pay verses non-pay quantities, the use of hydrographic surveys to monitor job progress and billings, and has the ability to read & review these surveys and bucket files to ensure efficiency of dredge operations.

Actively manages project personnel and the layout, function, and appearance of the project sites.

When not based in a field office, regularly visits jobsites of assigned projects to coordinate with field supervisors to optimize project operations and ensure projects are completed in conformance with contract requirements.

Possesses capability to read, review, and interpret procedures, drawings, manuals, and specifications.

Performs and is proficient in geometrical and mathematical calculations.

Displays high proficiency in basic computer systems and software including dredging software and hydrographic surveys.

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts for material purchases and subcontracting services with pricing and terms favorable to McLean.

Holds responsibility for project administration, cost and revenue forecasting, cost estimating, construction planning, means and methods evaluations, project scheduling, material procurement, subcontracting, change orders, quality control, and job site safety.

Interfaces bid cost data from estimating software into accounting/project management software to set up project budget prior to project work and ensures that project costs are properly accounted for during work.

Develops CPM project schedules with input from Estimators and the Project Superintendent.

Coordinates with minority and small businesses to ensure compliance with contract requirements concerning their participation in the project.

Identifies extra work situations, provides timely notice to the owner and seeks recovery of costs.

Identifies potential delays and implements strategies to mitigate them.

Provides document control for correspondence, submittals, RFI's, etc.

Coordinates with site supervision to ensure proper management of subcontractors and vendor material deliveries.

Provides oversight for progress entry, schedule updates, subcontractor payments, and owner invoices initiated by site supervision.

Assists in the preparation of final records for the project, including as-builts.

Possesses knowledge of relevant dredge equipment, materials, and means and methods.

Monitors safety, schedule and cost and makes necessary adjustments to operations in support of established goals, budgets, and contract requirements.

Education and/or Experience

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology and 5 years of related experience. A combination of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience in dredging, heavy civil and marine construction, and cost estimating is highly valued.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation to work and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

This is not a complete job description; one will be provided to qualified candidates who apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vets

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

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements. The Production Engineer will develop strategies for projects to improve plant performance. Also provides operator training by developing, maintaining and conducting training programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Improve the baseline value of key area metrics toward entitlement values (or beyond entitlement values where possible).
• Troubleshoot area process issues and de-bottleneck systems to maintain safety and environmental compliance and/or maximize production
• Ensure daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded
• Implement robust control plans for process improvement projects by fully utilizing DCS (distributed control system) capabilities
• Responsible for accurate production recording and OEE/Utilization calculations
• Report process conditions and upsets to management
• Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Provide coverage in management’s absence to always ensure adequate supervision.
• Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
• Supports and implements new products and products quickly, efficiently and safely
• Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of troubleshooting and process modifications
• Perform and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and execution.
• Able to perform all operator duties
• Assist with SOP and training material development
• Perform routine Standard Operating Procedure reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in process, production, or like environment such as refinery, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical;

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
• Knowledgeable in areas of process equipment, chemistry, and controls
• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

The base compensation for this role is $69,000 to $103,700 annually.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Readily Available Interim Customer Support Lead | VC-Backed B2B Healthtech SaaS | Boston (Hybrid)

The Client

This client is an AI-powered healthtech startup born out of a multi-year collaboration between leading academic medical centers and top-tier engineering institutions in Europe. This business has developed patented algorithms and a proprietary clinical database to help practitioners improve ultrasound screening accuracy, reduce diagnostic errors, and optimize care pathways for expectant mothers. With a clear mission to expand access to high-quality women's and children's health outcomes through technology, they are now scaling rapidly across the United States; partnering with major clinical networks and onboarding new health system clients at an accelerating pace.

The Role

This is an opportunity to own and build a support function at a company experiencing hypergrowth in the US market. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is for someone who sees a blank slate as an opportunity. The customer base is scaling rapidly and this position will be responsible for building the support function that grows with it. The right candidate will be hands-on, close to the product and customers before building out the systems, tooling, and team capable of sustaining growth without compromising the experience

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets and calls directly to build deep product knowledge and earn customer trust
• Design and implement the core support ticket infrastructure: SLAs, escalation paths, and cross-functional workflows with Engineering and Product
• Optimize the CRM/ticketing environment (automations, reporting, routing) and build out a self-serve knowledge base including FAQs and troubleshooting guides
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating support patterns and user feedback into actionable product insights
• Define and track key operational KPIs and build automations to drive ongoing efficiency
• Champion team autonomy and maintain quality standards throughout a period of significant scale

What We Need to See (Essential)

• 3-5 years of B2B SaaS experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, or Operations
• Experience in implementing modern support/ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Pylon or similar)
• Proficiency in maintaining & utilizing ticketing CRMs
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in hypergrowth environments and build processes from zero
• Comfort working across time zones (specifically West Coast)
• Genuine alignment with the company's mission in women's and children's health

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environment
• Familiarity with building or scaling a support function at a Series A-C stage company
• Experience with CRM automation and reporting

Location: Hybrid

Package: $60-80 per hour

Duration: 4 months

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Digital Analytics Manager (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Digital Analytics Manager on our Scientific Publication team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This role applies digital analytics to JAMA Network's social
media and communications strategy, independently managing complex tasks and
workflows, and delivering insights that enhance engagement and visibility. This
role drives innovation by proposing and implementing new approaches, and by
researching and recommending emerging analytics tools that align with JAMA Network's business goals. The role is responsible for
delivering quantifiable impact, improving operational efficiency, and
continuously optimizing audience engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply analytics and data intelligence approaches to identify predictive insights and trend forecasts that inform content planning, audience targeting, and continuous performance optimization.
• Propose and implement innovative methods, including AI tools, automation, and advanced dashboards, to enhance social media workflows, operational efficiency, and content lifecycle management.
• Document and maintain scalable workflows, automation protocols, and system integrations to support long-term growth.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new platforms or tools to ensure JAMA and the JAMA Network remain at the forefront of data-driven communications.
• Translate analytics findings into actionable recommendations for posting cadence, platform usage, and engagement tactics.
• Partner with the digital analytics team to monitor, analyze, and report on social media and news media performance across all key platforms.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and social listening to identify emerging opportunities and inform proactive content and global engagement strategies.

• Partner with the Manager in scheduling and distributing editorial content across JAMA Network's social media platforms, aligning with audience behavior and engagement trends.
• Design and produce compelling, high-quality social media content, ensuring consistency with brand identity and audience expectations.
• Continuously monitor emerging social media platforms, tools, and trends, both domestically and internationally, to proactively identify opportunities for innovation and audience expansion.

• Collaborate with the communications team to amplify global earned media coverage of JAMA Network journals across digital platforms, including integration into content calendars.
• Monitor media coverage and sentiment using digital monitoring tools and compile regular reports to assess reach, tone, and impact.
• Track and analyze media engagement metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future outreach efforts.
• Leverage intelligence insights to identify emerging trends and international developments that may influence public perception, media narratives, or communications planning.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree required.

2. 5+ years of experience in social media, marketing, or communications, with strong knowledge of platform best practices.

3. 3+ years of experience in applying data analytics to communication work, including working knowledge of SQL (relational databases, Pivot Tables), and experience with dashboard development (e.g., GA4, Looker Studio, Tableau).

4. 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation tools and workflows, with the ability to support implementation of AI-driven solutions.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize effectively, and continuously optimize processes.

6. Proven ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for communication planning.

7. Excellent written and verbal communication, combined with strong teamwork skills, for effective cross-functional collaboration.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $85,680.00 - $113,526.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION