Engineering Journal Scimago Jobs in Fl

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About Us:

Baron Sign Manufacturing is South Florida’s premier design-build partner for custom architectural signage, structural monument signs, and comprehensive wayfinding packages. Operating out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Jupiter, FL, we partner with top-tier general contractors, developers, and Owner's Reps to deliver turnkey solutions for large-scale commercial, healthcare, and multi-family developments. Because we handle design, engineering, fabrication, and installation entirely in-house, we maintain uncompromising control over quality, budgets, and timelines.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of complex, high-value architectural signage packages. This is not an entry-level or training position. We need a seasoned industry professional who can step in immediately to drive projects from the pre-construction handover through to final site installation. You will serve as the primary bridge between our Tier-1 commercial clients and our internal manufacturing floor.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Direct and manage the entire lifecycle of turnkey signage packages, ensuring strict adherence to aggressive commercial construction schedules and budgets.
• Blueprint & Code Knowledge: Independently evaluate complex architectural blueprints, interior finish packages, and structural engineering plans to conduct accurate, code-compliant take-offs (ADA, life safety, and vehicular wayfinding).
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the authoritative point of contact for general contractors, architects, and developers, proactively solving structural or timeline conflicts before they impact the site.
• Production Coordination: Work closely with the Estimating and Fabrication teams at our Jupiter plant to dictate project timelines, monitor deliverables, and sequence manufacturing workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Mandatory Industry Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of direct Project Management experience strictly within the custom signage manufacturing industry. (Candidates without direct signage experience will not be considered).
• Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of custom metal fabrication, structural aluminum assemblies, and Florida Building Code requirements (including wind-load engineering and right-of-way permitting).
• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of Microsoft Excel and modern project management software.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional business acumen with the verbal and written authority required to manage high-end commercial construction accounts.

Company Description

Gator Grading & Paving, LLC is a Palmetto, FL–based contractor serving Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, DeSoto, Polk, Charlotte, and Pasco counties. Founded in 2007, Gator specializes in roadway, residential, commercial, and municipal site construction. Our management team brings over 200 years of combined experience and has contributed to more than 20 award‑winning projects. We are committed to delivering efficient, high‑quality work for both new and returning clients, supported by a skilled team dedicated to safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Underground Utilities Project Manager located in Palmetto, FL. The role involves managing projects from planning to completion, coordinating logistics, ensuring project timelines are met, and adhering to quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing inspections, managing budgets, and maintaining clear communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Project Management, including planning, scheduling, and overseeing construction projects
• Hands-on experience with Expediting and Logistics Management
• Proficiency in performing and supervising Inspections to ensure project compliance with standards and regulations
• Experience as an Expeditor in managing supply chain tasks and ensuring timely delivery
• Familiarity with underground utility construction processes and safety practices
• Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage budgets and handle project documentation efficiently

Experience & Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree highly desirable
• 5+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering design, construction, paving, or land development project management
• Experience managing both public and private sector projects
• Strong familiarity with DOT specifications and compliance requirements
• Degree in civil engineering or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proven ability to oversee complex project scopes, ensure quality and safety, and deliver projects on time and within budget

Essential Job Requirements

• Manage all phases of complex projects from initiation through completion
• Communicate effectively with project owners, vendors, and subcontractors
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer subcontractor and vendor contracts
• Review, validate, and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices
• Coordinate closely with jobsite superintendents while maintaining strong client relationships
• Conduct in‑depth project reviews to schedule deliverables, estimate costs, and ensure contractual compliance
• Issue purchase orders and subcontracts; secure necessary permits and licenses
• Oversee project scheduling, invoicing, change orders, estimating, and takeoffs
• Perform daily monitoring and documentation of job progress
• Proactively plan to prevent issues and resolve problems as they arise
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate project risks
• Ensure adherence to quality construction standards and proper techniques
• Prepare internal and external project status and performance reports

KOTUG International Americas Is Hiring a Technical Manager | Lead Vessel Maintenance, Safety & Engineering Team

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical performance of our fleet at KOTUG International Americas. This key role ensures all vessels meet KOTUG standards, comply with class and statutory requirements, and operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The Technical Manager will oversee our onshore technical team and onboard engineering crew, manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and ensure all maintenance, repairs, and major projects are executed to the highest quality.

Who We are

KOTUG is a leading global towage and maritime company, delivering innovative and sustainable marine services across the world. With roots dating back to 1911, we operate in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Driven by our vision “Ahead in Maritime Excellence,” we design, charter, and operate vessels, and provide specialized training, consultancy, and digital solutions for the maritime industry.

Qualifications:

• First class Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency OR Minimum 3 years of sea experience as chief engineer of offshore support vessels; AND
• Minimum 5 years of shore experience working as a technical superintendent or similar position
• Dry docking, project management and budget ownership experiences required.
• Strong knowledge base and technical skills in offshore support and/or tug vessels.
• Proficient in operational and capital expense analysis.
• Strong communicational skills and ability to work with international teams.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Strong Leadership & Management skills.
• Safety & Compliance mindset
• Analytical and planning capability.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Abides by company by-laws including policies and procedures.
• Ensure Vessels are maintained in compliance with statutory, class and charterparty requirements.
• Provide secondary back up to the Technical Superintendents during i.e. absence and dry-docking periods.
• Ensure, promote and champion HSEQ in line with company values in all working conditions.

Operational:

• Manages and ensures proper working of any Planned Maintenance System on board the vessels. Monitors the technical and maintenance of vessels in accordance to utilization and lifecycles and schedules
• Budget operational expenses (OPEX) and manages actual spend versus budget
• Monitor dry dock planning of the fleet.
• Monitor dry dock costs against the budget.
• Analyze dry dock yards ’tenders.
• Oversee the fleet technical performance and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage the technical team to guarantee effective operations
• Oversee the vessel performance including the approving of any major vessel repairs.
• Maintain & promote an open and effective line of communication between ship and shore team.
• Ensures vessels meet client specific technical requirements and maintain technical specification as agreed with clients.
• Lead, Supervise, Appraise and Support Technical Staff and Onboard Vessel Engineering Staff.
• Direct s effective implementation and management of Company's Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Evaluate & ensure critical spare inventory and distribution to ensure maximum vessel service reliability.
• Monitor vessel condition through daily review of vessel technical reports and regular on-board inspections.
• Monitor and maintain vessel equipment and operating performance in synchronization with Company's vessel specifications.

Authority:

• Supervisory responsibilities include the management and directing of the technical staff and onboard engineering staff.
• Approval authority for technical purchases and services within budget limits.
• Full authority on fleet technical decisions affecting vessel safety and compliance.
• Stop operations authority for technical safety reasons

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager-Crane Section at Port Everglades.



The Construction Project Manager in the Operations Division - Crane Section is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of crane improvement projects for the Port Everglades Department.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

General Description

Performs advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects for the County.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requires an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.

Requires Eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.

• Bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• LEED certification
• Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida, or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
• 1+ years experience using AutoCAD
• 1+ years experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 5+ years of experience in governmental accounting and procurement processes
• 3+ years of experience gantry crane maintenance

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Develop and prepare engineering plans and designs for various crane improvement projects; estimate quantities and costs of such projects.

Assists consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultant's plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultant's cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.

Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.

Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.

Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.

Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.

Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.

Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave; evaluates employee performance.

Performs related work as assigned.

• Financial Acumen:Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance.
• Manages Complexity:Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
• Decision Quality:Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Balances Stakeholders:Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Ensures that own efforts meet the needs and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Works to identify all relevant issues and satisfy the interests of multiple stakeholders during the decision-making process.
• Plans and Aligns:Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
• Ensures Accountability:Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results:Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
• Communicates Effectively:Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability:Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, digital asset and engineer-oriented, research position.This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are searching for an Assistant In Digital Asset Research and Production Engineer with expertise in computer visualization, 3D modeling, and immersive technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation visual simulations and intelligent training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

This position requires an experienced researcher who will work both independently and as a team member to design, develop, modify, test, document, and maintain simulation software products.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, and implement 3D environments, frameworks, and prototypes for high-fidelity visual simulations and applications.

  
  

• Apply 3D models, advanced character mesh techniques, and physics-based simulation methods to enhance realism and interactivity in diverse domain systems and applications.

  
  

• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.

  
  

• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST's expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.

  
  

• Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.

  
  

• Perform data collection in the form of LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other advanced techniques to evolve advanced terrestrial-based synthetic environments.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and two years of related professional experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and five years of related professional experience.

Significant experience or education required in at least three of the following areas:

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• 3D modeling tools such as Adobe Substance, Creator, Blender, or 3D Studio Max

  
  

• AutoDesk software systems

  
  

• Geospatial algorithms

  
  

• 3D game engine modeling formats

  
  

• Character and model rigging using modern game engine approaches (Unity, Unreal)

  
  

• Modern terrain generation software

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or education is preferred in any of the following areas:

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• OpenFlight file format and visual database correlation.

  
  

• NIMA data processing

  
  

• Cartography

  
  

• 3D Model/Character creation for modern game engines.

  
  

• Digital twin creation

  
  

• Data acquisition through ground-based LiDAR-based systems such as Leica or Faro systems

  
  

• Intrinsic game engine API scripting capabilities such as C# and/or Python

  
  

• Familiarity with understanding of producing correlated geospecific terrain

  
  

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.

  
  

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: Dean Reed 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.

Position requires U.S citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

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 Guideclick 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:

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• 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 .

About the Job

The Account Executive is responsible for delivering high-quality client service and producing strong, timely deliverables within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. This role supports the development of pitch angles and story ideas, secures media placements, and is familiar with core public relations functions, including media monitoring, detailed client reporting, research, and press release development.

The Account Executive provides guidance to interns, trainees, and Account Coordinators in the execution of creative and effective projects and serves as the primary writer for foundational materials. This position maintains ongoing relationships with media contacts, manages day-to-day account administration, and researches and analyzes client issues while collaborating across departments to deliver impactful work.

The Account Executive is responsible for collecting, tracking, and reporting client results and operates under the supervision of a Senior Account Executive or higher-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day support to clients, projects, and colleagues and produces client deliverables
• Provide day-to-day support to clients, projects, and internal teams while producing high-quality client deliverables
• Manage multiple projects from conception through completion by anticipating client and team needs, addressing challenges proactively, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets
• Produce polished written materials and distribute press assets (e.g., summary reports, press releases, credentials, proposals) through thorough research and analysis of client-related issues
• Handle media inquiries and take ownership of media relations initiatives by cultivating strong journalist relationships and ideating creative approaches to secure coverage
• Partner with clients to develop key messages, draft rapid-response materials, manage media inquiries, and provide on-site support for court proceedings and press briefings
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, public opinion, digital conversations, and relevant regulatory developments
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry topics, client issues, and news to deliver relevant, strategic, and creative communications aligned with business objectives
• Coordinate and execute client meetings and events; update dashboards and management systems and provide meeting recaps for supervisory review
• Contribute ideas to strategic communications planning and brainstorming sessions
• Research and monitor client industries to identify positioning opportunities and keep teams informed of relevant insights
• Proactively build relationships with external stakeholders (media, third-party organizations, and partners) to effectively communicate client messages
• Support research and development of new business proposals
• Assist with client administrative functions, including billing support and account reporting
• Attend and actively participate in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Coordinators, interns, and trainees

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to complete activities under assigned budget
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced understanding of media channels and social media
• Ability to translate client needs into media opportunities
• Supervisory and team management skills
• Business presentation skills (including their development)
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Independent, creative spirit, and the ability to do things differently "think out of the box"
• Ability to supervise multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure

Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in professional services firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field is preferred
• BA/BS required; graduate degree in business, communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant specialty preferred.
• Proven understanding of techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm.
• Media Relations experience, including media pitching, monitoring, and analysis; press trip work preferred but not required

About Newlink

At Newlink, we believe in the power of connections. We are a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations transform challenges into opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven strategies. With a presence in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, our multicultural team shares a passion for generating real impact through engagement.

A well-established, growth-focused engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead complex highway and roadway design projects in South Florida. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing multidisciplinary transportation initiatives from concept through construction.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys mentoring technical teams, and has strong experience delivering DOT-related roadway programs on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roadway and highway design projects, ensuring technical excellence, budget adherence, and on-time delivery
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with public agencies and stakeholders
• Oversee project scope, scheduling, staffing, cost control, and QA/QC processes
• Review and prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff
• Coordinate across internal disciplines including traffic, ITS, MOT, signals, pavement, and signing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• 10+ years of transportation engineering experience
• PE license (or ability to obtain shortly after hire) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading DOT roadway/highway design projects
• Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with ADA standards, DOT permitting, and construction documentation
• Strong financial acumen and project budgeting experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering meaningful infrastructure improvements across growing communities.

Estimator – High-End Commercial Interiors / Hospitality

Miami, FL

$100,000 – $165,000 + Bonus + Great Benefits

Are you a detail-driven estimator who thrives on complex projects and competitive bids?

Join a leading high-end commercial ESOP General Contractor delivering exceptional Class-A office buildouts and luxury hospitality spaces for major clients across South Florida.

I’m looking for multiple Estimator’s who can take ownership of the pre-construction process, from analyzing drawings and scoping projects to building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. If you enjoy turning complex plans into accurate, competitive bids and influencing projects before they even break ground, this role is for you.

As an Estimator, you will:

• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to scope projects and complete detailed take-offs
• Prepare and manage RFIs, review addenda, and update proposals accordingly
• Collaborate with project teams and clients in weekly coordination meetings
• Provide pre-construction cost analysis using historical data and comparable projects
• Conduct site visits and document existing conditions through photographic reports
• Develop Value Engineering (VE) options and track savings against overall budgets
• Produce clear, comprehensive bid narratives across all trades
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids, ensuring full scope coverage
• Manage the bid timeline from RFP through award

We are ideally looking for:

• Background in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• Proven estimating experience in interior tenant improvements
• Strong ability to interpret preliminary plans and anticipate scope gaps or conflicts
• Experience building and analyzing project schedules and long-lead items
• Deep understanding of subcontractor scopes and landlord rules/regulations

You’ll work with a range of industry-standard tools to support accurate and efficient estimating, including Procore, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and Excel, using them to analyse drawings, complete take-offs, manage documentation, and build detailed, competitive project estimates.

You will join a team working on high-profile commercial and hospitality interior projects, be part of an employee-owned company (ESOP) where your contributions directly impact the company’s success and collaborate with a highly experienced team in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Interested?

For a confidential conversation, call or text Scott at .

You can also send your updated resume to to learn more.

Role Overview

As a Principal Product Manager, you will drive the consumer and partner experience for Flex, transforming the traditional, often fragmented $90B+ moving, storage and last-mile delivery industry into a customer-first service with a Wow experience online and offline. You will apply your analytical, strategic, and people intelligence to develop and execute a roadmap that elevates our consumer experience to the high ecommerce standard, and supports growth through enterprise partnerships.

This role is open to USA remote, with need-based travel to our offices. Regardless of location, you’ll be expected to work EST hours.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Roadmap: Define the long-term product vision and roadmap for the product area, aligning it with company-wide growth goals.
• Customer Experience Elevation: Bring a deep understanding of our current and future user base. Build products that meet modern high-tier e-commerce standards, and truly add value to the users and the business, aiming to transform the fragmented offline moving processes into a seamless, "Wow" online experience.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead collaboration between engineering, design, analytics, marketing, and sales & business development to ship innovative products and solve high-ambiguity challenges.
• Enterprise Partnerships: Develop and execute on a platform that is extensible and customizable to support large-scale growth through national and local partnerships.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Utilize deep analytical intelligence to track product performance, and rapidly iterate to optimize the products.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate product strategy and progress clearly to executive leadership and the whole company, ensuring awareness and alignment across the organization.

Key Requirements

• Deep Product Expertise: 10+ years of product management experience which must include a track record of impactful mobile-first consumer conversion and engagement products, as well as B2B products.
• Industry & Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of marketplace operations, online to offline workflows, and the technology stacks that power them.
• Strategic & Analytical Intelligence: Proven ability to translate complex business problems into actionable product specifications using data-driven insights. Familiarity with user behavior analytics tools is required.
• Technical Acumen: Experience working with engineering teams on service-oriented architectures, APIs, and data-driven systems without necessarily being a coder.
• People Intelligence & Influence: Exceptional ability to lead by influence within the organization.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is a bonus.