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The Opportunity

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace (MAE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, invites applicants for multiple 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning lecturer or associate lecturer positions with an anticipated start date of August 08, 2026. The selected candidates will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and some graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering offered by the department.

The MAE Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. Both BSAE and BSME programs are ABET-accredited. The reputation of the department and university is continually growing with numerous faculty achievements including NSF CAREER awards, an ONR Young Investigator Award, and fellowships in professional societies. More information about the department can be found at Qualifications:

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• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a closely related field at the time of application.

  
  

• An associate lecturer must also have at least five years of full-time teaching experience in a higher education institution.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

  
  

• Previous teaching experience at the university level in the United States.

  
  

• Commitment to teaching excellence and passion for engineering education research.

  
  

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, and a current curriculum vitae.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Diana Perez, Administrative Assistant III, at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

As a national and world leader in space, aerospace, and hypersonics, the University of Central Florida (UCF) has established a center of excellence on this topic and is working to strengthen its research and education mission in this area.

As a part of this broad, university-wide strategic plan, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applicants for multiple 9-month, full-time faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-earning), or associate professor (tenured). Candidates with a strong background in hypersonics and space systems are highly encouraged to apply. Technical fields of interest include, but are not limited to:

(1) Additive and Advanced Manufacturing for Hypersonics and Space,

(2) Cryogenic and Supercritical Propellant Systems Design, Analysis and Testing,

(3) Laser Diagnostics and Sensors in Hypersonic and Extreme Environments,

(4) Mathematical Foundations of AI, Uncertainty Quantification, and Reduced Order Modeling for Hypersonics and Space,

or any related areas of research in the broader fields of hypersonics and space.

These positions have an anticipated start date of August 8, 2026. Each of these hires will strengthen UCF and MAE, and may include a combination of joint and/or secondary appointments. Both individual/interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup support will be provided with these new positions. The positions will carry a rank commensurate with the candidate's experience and record.

Each successful candidate will work at the intersection of the relevant research areas associated with the aforementioned themes. They will have research impact, as reflected in high-quality publications and the ability to build a funded and sustainable research program. We are looking for team players who can contribute to current campus efforts in hypersonics and space research.

Central Florida has long been the center of space activities. With NASA Kennedy Space Center less than an hour from Orlando, several well-known companies such as Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, and Lockheed Martin have their major headquarters in Orlando. Others such as Pratt & Whitney (Raytheon), Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin, and SpaceX have their headquarters within easily drivable distances. All these companies share the same talent pools available in this region. UCF's Orlando location also puts it at the center of the Florida High Tech Corridor. The corridor has an excellent industrial base that includes software, defense, space, simulation and training, and a world-renowned entertainment industry. Adjacent to UCF is a thriving research park that conducts over $2 billion in funded research, hosting more than 100 high-tech companies and UCF's School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training. In response to this unique locational opportunity, The Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research (CATER) was founded to focus on student training and research on turbomachinery and associated energy systems for application in power generation, aviation, and space propulsion. CATER has 9 core faculty members at present, with a staff of 5 research faculty, 15 postdoctoral researchers, and 97 doctoral students. It collectively secured $20.3M of new external funding in FY 24-25 and graduates 13 doctoral students per year on average.

The successful candidates would be part of the UCF HYPERSPACE Center ( ), a Center of Excellence (COE) for Hypersonics and Space Propulsion at the University of Central Florida. The motivation of the center is Speed and Space with the goal of achieving ultra-high-speed flight through our atmosphere, and efficient planetary entry and exit, making space exploration and intercontinental travel as routine as intercity travel is today. The center is a national and world leading center in hypersonic and space propulsion, modeling, aerodynamics, laser diagnostics/sensors, extreme environment materials, and additive/advanced manufacturing with Government and Industry funding. The center is a hub for world-class hypersonic wind tunnels and facilities, advanced hypersonic research, training and education, technology development and innovation.

UCF is one of the nation's largest universities with a diverse student body of approximately 70,000 students and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation. Today, the university offers more than 240 degree programs. In 2019, UCF was officially recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, and a "Green College" by the Princeton Review for our efforts in sustainability and environmental responsibility. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UCF as an R1 Doctoral University for its very high research activity and community engagement. For the fifth consecutive year, UCF has been recognized among the nation's most innovative universities according to U.S. News & World Report, while Kiplinger's and The Princeton Review have ranked UCF as one of the nation's best values for a college education. UCF has been the #1 supplier of aerospace and defense engineers seven years in a row as published by Aviation Week.

UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. UCF also has an accredited medical school that was established in 2006 and is a neighbor to the Orlando VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, and the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center. Great weather, easy access to the seashore, one of the largest convention centers in the nation, and one of the world's best airports are just a few features that make Orlando an ideal location. We encourage you to learn more about UCF at faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an area appropriate to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Applied Mathematics at the time of appointment. Each selected candidate also must have a record of scholarly publications or sponsored research related to hypersonics.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of research, teaching, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at that rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a sustained record of external research funding in hypersonics and space, as well as experience leading large, multidisciplinary proposal teams. Evidence of research productivity through publications in reputable, peer-reviewed venues is expected. Additional qualifications include experience mentoring students, a history of collaborative research, and strong proficiency in written and oral English communication. Candidates must also present a clearly articulated and focused research plan that supports collaborative and transformative work in hypersonics and space.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

• A 3-4 page research statement

  
  

• A 1-2 page teaching statement

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to the committee at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

The Opportunity

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-earning), Associate Professor or Professor (tenured) in the area of optics and photonics. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: Space Photonics, Quantum Photonics, Lasers, Directed Energy, Advanced Imaging and Optical Materials. This search is tied to a major strategic investment by the University of Central Florida in Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a top-quality, vigorous, highly visible research program, teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to service in the institution and profession. CREOL is one the world's foremost institutions for research and education in optics and photonic science and engineering. The college offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in optics and photonics, and a B.S. degree in photonic science and engineering. The faculty engage in fundamental and applied research and education in lasers, optical fibers, semiconductor and integrated photonic devices, nonlinear and quantum optics, imaging, sensing and displays. In addition, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Sciences provide rich opportunities for collaboration. For more information visit has been consistently ranked highly among Best Global Universities for Optics by various agencies such as U.S. News & World Report. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For the fifth consecutive year, UCF has been recognized among the nation's most innovative universities according to U.S. News & World Report while Kiplinger's and The Princeton Review have ranked UCF as one of the nation's best values for a college education. For more information, visit .

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in optics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.

  
  

• Applicants must demonstrate strong research experience with a high record of scholarly publications.

  
  

To obtain tenure upon hire, the selected candidate(s) must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated experience in photonics research and education.

  
  

• A successful record of submitting proposals for research funding.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• 
  

• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

• Statement of research and teaching plans

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Katie Connolly, HR Coordinator III at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 
  

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

• 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

• 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

Civil / Environmental Engineer (Solid Waste) - Orlando, FL

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer with solid waste experience to join its growing team in Orlando, FL.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact environmental and infrastructure projects while contributing to technically complex work across the solid waste and remediation space.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering a range of civil and environmental engineering projects, with a focus on solid waste, landfill, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, design plans, and permit applications
• Supporting project delivery across landfill, remediation, and site development projects
• Acting as a client-facing point of contact and maintaining strong relationships
• Contributing to proposal development, including scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Collaborating across teams while managing multiple project priorities

What We're Looking For

• 6-10+ years' experience in civil/environmental engineering
• Background in solid waste, landfill design, GCCS, remediation, or site civil
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting
• Experience with technical reporting, design, and project delivery
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D (preferred)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Nice to Have

• Solid waste permitting experience
• Experience in Florida or the Southeast US
• Project management exposure (budgets, invoicing, client management)
• Existing client relationships

Additional Details

• Mix of office and field-based work (approx. 10-30% travel)
• Exposure to landfill and remediation sites (PPE required where applicable)
• Opportunity to contribute to business development and growth initiatives

If you're interested in learning more, please apply below

Cloud Engineer – Contract – Orlando, FL – $75.00 - $81.00/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Role Description

Systems Engineers use a Software Engineering approach to architect, design, automate, monitor, support and build applications scale both on premise and in the Cloud (AWS). This includes operating and engineering software with close business segment alignment to deliver platforms through efficient, effective and resilient architectures.

• Hands-on work contributing to the design, development and implementation of software systems, applications and related products.

• Monitors domain technologies, understand vendor roadmaps and how it impacts/affects environment

• Develop and maintain engineering and architectural standards for on premise/hybrid compute, storage, application and data protections services

• Technology partner to all business segments consulting on service delivery and technology opportunities, advising on proper service delivery and fulfillment practices and portfolio management approaches.

• Consistently reviews and advises on the effectiveness of their technology approaches and its implications to the technology delivery function.

• Technical expert and thought leader in the development of virtualized technologies.

• Design and implement DevOps level deployment using CICD methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

• Individual must be highly resourceful and independent with the ability to quickly learn multiple disciplines and achieve manufacturer certification levels

•Seasoned technologist whom will identify technology and execution challenges in solutions and products pro-offered by Strategy/Architecture as well as outside vendors and OEMs.

• Assist in creation and documentation of day to day operational procedures.

• Strong knowledge and ability to describe and differentiate the features, benefits and disadvantages of competing virtualization and cloud platforms

• Working knowledge of storage/server virtualization platforms (NSX, VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)

• Working knowledge of Virtual Environments such a VMWare

• Acts as primary support owner and contact for one or more hosting infrastructure applications, collaborating with other project team members and management orchestrate environment changes including software/hardware upgrades, and patches working with the vendor support for escalation of issues, including on-call rotation with Infrastructure operations team.

•Provide system reports on both a regular and ad-hoc basis.

• Improve automation and productivity of provisioning and maintenance through scripting and/or coding enhancements (Ansible and Python are highly desirable)

• The ideal candidate will have expertise in multiple Public Cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud Services, Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. (AWS Experience is required)

• Akamai or a functionally equivalent solution

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.

We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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Company Description

PPD Construction Services Inc. brings a diverse background in hospitality and retail construction, offering extensive industry expertise and a proactive approach to projects of any scale. The company excels in early-stage collaboration with owners, franchise companies, and architects to deliver well-engineered, high-quality projects. PPD prioritizes value engineering, focusing on creative and cost-effective solutions without compromising project scope.

Role Description

This full-time Traveling Construction Superintendent role is pivotal in overseeing construction projects for PPD Construction Services Inc. Based in Orlando, FL, this hybrid position allows for some remote work but requires frequent on-site presence to manage and ensure successful project execution. The role involves supervising construction activities, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and managing budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction Site Management and ensuring Construction Safety standards
• Strong Organization Skills and ability to oversee multiple project priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Budgeting and Project Management to meet financial and time constraints
• Problem-solving skills for addressing on-site challenges
• Clear communication and team leadership abilities to collaborate with stakeholders effectively
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in hospitality and retail construction is a plus

• 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

The Opportunity:

The Travel and Procurement Coordinator II plays a key role in managing travel and procurement tasks for the Business Center. This position serves as the primary point of contact for colleges and divisions on procurement-related activities. This position monitors and processes requisitions daily through UCF systems. The Travel and Procurement Coordinator assists in developing solicitations for bids and participates in creating contracts, leases, and supplier agreements. This position acquires goods and services using assigned procurement cards and ensures accurate receipt documentation. This position collaborates with Procurement Specialists to resolve issues, maintain visibility, and support end-user communications and training. The Travel and Procurement Coordinator is expected to work independently in a complex, fast-paced environment and ensure compliance with procurement policies and fund use guidelines.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles within the College of Science (COS) and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in these departments.

Responsibilities:

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• Initiate requisitions and support colleges/divisions with purchases. Add and/or validate Worktags to verify appropriateness for acquisition.

  
  

• Make procurement card purchases for college/division needs.

  
  

• Act as a liaison between college/division staff, general counsel, and the vendor on the development of contractual agreements.

  
  

• Review requests for procurement policy adherence prior to entry into Workday and propose alternative solutions in instances where the request is out of compliance.

  
  

• Initiate adds/updates to the vendor master file, obtain supplier-provided documentation.

  
  

• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, invoice receipts, and invoice payments and initiate RMAs with suppliers and coordinate returns, as required.

  
  

• Verify, review, and reconcile expense and procurement card transactions to ensure compliance with university policy and regulations.

  
  

• Serve as a general resource and point of contact for travel-related issues, receive and respond to incoming travel requests, and assist employees with travel-related issues or concerns. Initiate spend authorization for travel upon request.

  
  

• Book travel and hotel accommodations upon request.

  
  

• Ensure travel reservations comply with university policies.

  
  

• Prepare and reconcile travel and field advances, collect receipts and travel-related expense documents to prepare travel expense reports for employees upon request.

  
  

• Review expense reports for policy adherence.

  
  

• Collect receipts for and reconcile non-travel expense card transactions.

  
  

• Collect receipts and prepare reimbursements other than travel.

  
  

• Ensure that reimbursement complies with university policies.

  
  

• Ensure all required permissions and documentation are included in all travel and procurement transactions.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and (2+) years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience with Workday or other ERP systems.

  
  

• Experience in processing travel and procurement of goods and services.

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a team environment while developing highly effective and valued professional relationships with peers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.

  
  

• Experience working in higher education.

  
  

• The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

  
  

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  
  

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

  
  

• Strong presentation skills.

  
  

• Creative problem-solving skills.

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to the application, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary: Responsible for managing and growing Makita sales revenue within the defined territory through the proper execution of Makita's strategic initiatives and sales programs. This role primarily focuses on residential and commercial construction supply accounts and key end-user companies, while overseeing the entire territory sales revenue and account base, and promoting Makita's Best-In-Class Engineering & Innovation brand position and the extensive Makita product line.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year plus bonus potential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile lists of prospective/target customers (Distribution/End-Users) for use as sales leads, based on information from business directories and publications, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Websites, and other prospecting sources, including job site surveillance.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to conduct Makita business, including occasional travel outside of the territory for corporate meetings, including District and National needs.
• Display and demonstrate Makita products, including performing Makita product knowledge sessions for dealers and other audiences.
• Provide expertise and support regarding pricing, quoting, credit terms, orders, and many other sales support and account management functions.
• Perform business reporting functions, such as, but not limited to, sales reports, account update reports, monthly reports, call reports, expense reports, mileage reports, and other reports as needed.
• Present, execute, and administer Corporate Sales Programs, including co-op, trade agreements, rebates, strategic initiatives, and promotions, along with other corporate programs as needed.
• Provide input to the Marketing Department and properly utilize and distribute the Makita marketing department collateral materials, including, but not limited to, catalogs, lectures, brochures, campaigns, and point-of-purchase materials.
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute customer support events, including, but not limited to, product knowledge training, product demonstration, national contractor training, shows and events, and joint sales calls.
• Create and execute strategic sales growth plans and proposals for key accounts and the territory, as needed (i.e., monthly, quarterly, or annually).
• Support the Makita accounting department as needed, including, but not limited to, new account set-up, credit applications, credit limits, credit balances, and proper communications with the Accounts Receivable team regarding exceptions.
• Develop and continually strengthen professional relationships within all entities, internal and external, involved in our business, such as dealer sales staff, management staff, purchasing, and ownerships, including appropriate end-user key contacts and decision-makers.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues and concerns.
• Stay abreast of market conditions, changes, and competitor activities within the industry and territory, and communicate findings internally.
• Be cognizant of other Makita divisions such as manufacturing and assembly, National Industrial MRO, government/GSA, Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), and Big-Box retail, including all other divisions.
• Understand and execute a solutions-based sales approach.
• Support Makita National Accounts
• Schedule account meetings, Sales update meetings, and any other meetings as required. Meetings must be conducted in a professional manner that includes written agendas, PowerPoint presentations, and sales figures etc.
• Maintain and control Makita's assets and their records, such as vehicles, demo tools, marketing materials, product samples, etc.
• Perform all company functions per federal, state, and municipal laws and company policies.

Applicant Qualities Desired:

• Experience working in the residential and commercial construction industry.
• Sales professionals with discipline and solution-selling skills.
• Ability to build relationships to gain customer loyalty and penetrate accounts within the market.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to successfully cold call new and potential customers.
• Strong self-motivator, able to work well independently and with others in a team environment.
• Organizational sales skills in the above areas, including formal presentations to distributors.
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

Education, Skills, and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of Territory Management
• Background in construction sales
• Knowledge of the power tool industry and all phases of construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Employment Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Valid driver's license
• Safe driving record
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Must be able to travel extensively by car in the assigned region and by air on occasion for up to 70% of the time.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Career Growth & Development

• Training programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.