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Millwork Recruiting Source is leading a search for an experienced Project Manager in the architectural millwork industry to support a well-established, growth-oriented client headquartered in New Jersey as they expand their footprint in the Boston market.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a proven Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced commercial environments and has successfully managed office fit-out and custom millwork projects contracted through General Contractors, with direct exposure to architects and design teams.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strategic market expansion in Boston with strong backing from an established NJ headquarters
• Boston area based, working from your home office
• Manufacturing, engineering, and production support handled through the NJ facility
• High-profile commercial interiors and custom architectural millwork projects
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from award through close-out, acting as the primary liaison between the client, GC, architects, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial architectural millwork and office fit-out projects from kickoff through installation
• Coordinating directly with General Contractors, architects, designers, and internal engineering teams
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Conducting site visits as needed and supporting field coordination
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Serving as a trusted representative of the company in the Boston market

What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the architectural millwork industry (mandatory)
• Demonstrated success managing GC-contracted office fit-out and custom millwork projects
• Experience collaborating with architects and design professionals
• Strong understanding of millwork manufacturing workflows and field installation
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote/home-office environment
• Located in or near the Greater Boston area

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
• Full health insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Expense reimbursement
• Long-term growth potential with a respected millwork organization

Interested?

If you’re an experienced architectural millwork Project Manager looking to play a key role in a growing Boston operation—this is the opportunity to explore.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing project team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and coordination of electrical systems for building and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and local building codes.

This role requires strong experience in electrical design for commercial, institutional, or infrastructure projects, along with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects through design and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings and layouts including power distribution, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, grounding, and communication systems using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and coordination studies.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and Massachusetts local building codes.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate electrical systems into overall building design.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to RFIs and assisting with site inspections.
• Prepare technical documentation, including electrical schematics, panel schedules, and design specifications.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and site visits with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure electrical systems are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and compliant with project specifications.
• Support value engineering efforts and recommend design improvements to optimize project performance and cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S. or equivalent).
• 7-8 years of experience in electrical design for construction, commercial buildings, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design and documentation.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA standards, IEEE guidelines, and Massachusetts building codes.
• Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating with field teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license (or working toward licensure).
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, institutional, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with energy-efficient design and sustainable building practices.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and construction teams during project execution.

Charter Contracting Company, LLC is looking for an experienced Superintendent in the New England area. Charter is a growing Boston based Civil/Environmental Remediation Contractor with job sites throughout New England. Types of projects include but are not limited to environmental remediation, demolition, excavation, dredging, utility work, landfill cap and closures. All applicants must have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and willing to travel.

Candidates must have 5 plus years of experience as a Superintendent. Some of the major job duties include:

• Plan and supervise all field related activities, including determining method of construction sequencing activities
• Apply knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and project work scope
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the construction operation, including documentation of activities on a daily basis
• Provide job cost information to the Project Manager and GS, including cost coding of invoices, monthly job cost quantity reporting and monthly pay requisition quantities
• Monitor trade and subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements, perform weekly safety inspections and tool box talks, and document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Assist Safety Manager in performing incident and/or accident investigations
• Prepare for and attends status meetings
• Train field personnel
• Perform project close-out in concert with PM and ensure applicable punch list is completed in a cost effective timely manner

In addition to the job duties above the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications below:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Technology Preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Effective communication skills
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control
• Ability to supervise multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, leadership and decision-making ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows
• Basic survey experience preferred

Charter Contracting Company, LLC is an AA/EOE and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $155,000

The posted pay range depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, market data, project experience and internal equity.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering, Integrated Systems Department is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Lead for the NASAMS product line. This role requires strong technical expertise and engineering leadership skills to drive the design and development of world-class air and missile defense systems.

The Integrated Systems Department supports Raytheon by providing world-class weapon systems engineering. Domain expertise includes radar systems, effector systems, battle management, command and control, network design, battlespace integration, and interoperability for both domestic and international customers.

You will work alongside motivated engineers who are responsible for conducting systems engineering studies and trades; supporting system requirements definition and analysis; and contributing to algorithm development, integration, test, and evaluation.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical oversight and management for a variety of Systems Engineering efforts

• Concept and requirements development (including decomposition and flowdown) within a mature product-line

• Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development and design

• Algorithm optimization and development

• Multi-disciplinary development efforts across the kill-chain for an Air and Missile Defense System

• Collaboration with customer to bring new capabilities to the warfighter

• Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system

• Support and lead Internal and External Program and Design Reviews

• Collaborate with other IPT/CPT leads from the various functions and products

• Support and lead Internal Research and Development for future capability upgrades

• System integration and test support, including live fire test events

• Periods of travel up to 25% of time both domestically and internationally

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

• Experience with Air Defense Systems in systems engineering roles supporting development or production

• Experience with managing budget, scope and/or earned value

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience interfacing with external customers and industry partners

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a variety of audiences

• Self-motivated, passionate leader

• 5+ years of experience in Air Defense Systems, Systems Engineering production or development

• Existing DoD Security Clearance

• Knowledge of Air Defense systems (examples – Patriot and NASAMS Systems)

• Experience managing competing programmatic priorities

• Experience making challenging technical decisions

• Familiarity with the Raytheon Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) or equivalent

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) (plus, experience with Raytheon execution of EVM)

• Advanced degree in EE, CE, Physics, Math, ME, Aerospace\

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance is available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Commercial Strategy practice, you will be a vital member of the team leading and executing strategy development, transactions, and turn-arounds for our clients. You\'ll collaborate with our EY-Parthenon team members to realize improved returns for clients by identifying and unlocking value through improvements in corporate/BU strategy, go-to-market strategy (including digital), commercial operating model, and optimization of the commercial functions (sales, service, marketing, pricing), while minimizing customer disruption. You will identify, define, quantify, and realize sustainable value through revenue enhancement and cost and margin improvement tied to the commercial aspects of the clients’ business. You will also focus on business and practice development as well as developing team members to achieve their career goals.

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• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 3 years of related work experience.

• MBA is preferred.

• Significant transactions (buy and/or sell side) management consulting experience.

• Experience in the following:

• Corporate and/or BU strategy development.

• Commercial functions (e.g., sales, marketing, customer service, pricing).

• Go-to-market strategy and revenue synergy design/capture for traditional, digital and hybrid commercial models.

• Evaluation of market landscape including market size, competition, market trends and resulting commercial implications.

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• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

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• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.

• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $205,000 to $235,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

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With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Paragonix Technologies is a rapidly growing medical device manufacturer which designs, manufactures, and commercializes organ preservation technologies. Our dynamic team is committed to improving the lives of organ transplant recipients by providing advanced technologies to ensure optimal preservation for donor organs on the journey to their ultimate recipients. Our technologies provide preservation and a digital ecosystem for heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas organs. A strong desire for advancing medicine, intellectual curiosity for the field of organ transplantation, and desire to respect the selfless wish of the donor to save the lives of multiple recipients are factors that drive the team every single day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Globalization Product Manager will be responsible for supporting the global roll out and localization of our product positioning. This role will have visible interactions in a highly matrixed organization to sales and clinical teams around the world. The role will be responsible for understand unique market conditions and determining optimal market entry strategies.

The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment in which constant ambiguity is viewed as an opportunity for both advancing the field of transplantation and growing professionally. The initial focus of the role with be on the physical organ preservation platforms and may evolve over time.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES

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• Continuously partner with commercial sales and clinical support team to identify new tactical and strategic opportunities to drive growth
  
• Customize messaging and promotion strategies to the unique geographic, legal, ethical, regulatory and policy environment to ensure market success.
  
• Work closely with US Transplant Care Division Marketing team on marketing campaigns, communications, collateral and event coordination
  
• Identify and address regulatory challenges and opportunities in transplant legal & regulatory frameworks and policy changes country by country.
  
• Drive initiatives to support local reimbursement collaborating with local partners.
  
• Stay current on the latest changes in clinical data and train sales teams on the latest tools to support local positioning.
  
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions following attendance at clinical conferences, webinars, and educational events to drive organizational learning and proactively shape commercial strategy and next-generation product development, ensuring insights from emerging industry trends directly inform business initiatives.
  
• Monitor competitive activity through review of clinical, financial, regulatory, and intellectual property filings
  
• Conduct primary and secondary market research to inform direction on existing programs and future strategies.
  
• Collaborate with regulatory for global expansion priorities
  
• Collaborate with cross functional leadership and team members to ensure effective market launch and continuous improvement throughout product lifecycles
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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• At least 3 years of professional experience in product management
  
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences technical field (biomedical engineering, biology, biochemistry, public health, etc.)
  
• Fundamental understanding of biology or human anatomy
  
• Comfortable engaging and interacting with experts from diverse skillsets and cultural backgrounds
  
• Excellent interpersonal relationships, with the ability to adapt communication style based on context and individual
  
• High level of comfort with developing, interpreting, and communicating complex technical information with impactful visualizations and supporting data.
  
• Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization that requires quick response to changing market demands.
  
• Intellectually curious for both technical and non-technical subjects
  
• Strong oral communication, presentation, project management and prioritization skills
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Travel: 30-50%, may expand with role
  
• Language: Must be professionally fluent in English
  

Annual Salary of 150K-170K depending on experience with 20% STIP

#LI-JF1 #LI-Hybrid

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Paragonix Technologies Job Description/Posting -Sustaining R&D Manager

The Sustaining R&D Manager serves as the technical lead of Paragonix's commercialized portfolio, balancing rigorous engineering oversight with strategic growth initiatives. In this role, you will strive for seamless transition of new product introductions (NPI) from design to contract manufacturing, ensuring all devices are optimized for scalability, cost-efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You are the primary technical lead for post-market excellence, driving structured root cause investigations for field complaints and non-conformances, while proactively managing the Design History File (DHF) and Risk Management activities. Beyond maintenance, you will spearhead R&D efforts to adapt our technologies for market expansion and execute value-engineering projects focused on business objectives, ensuring our life-saving organ preservation solutions remain best-in-class throughout their entire lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

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• Oversee the technical lifecycle of the existing Paragonix products by serving as the primary point of contact for all post-market design activities. Ensure all related initiatives are effectively managed and brought to successful completion.
  
• Take ownership of the Design Transfer process for NPI, ensuring the Device Master Record (DMR) is fully prepared and available for manufacturing operations.
  
• Lead thorough root cause analyses to address product non-conformances, defects, and field complaints. Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) efforts to resolve identified issues and prevent recurrence.
  
• Manage R&D technical activities required for entering new international markets, ensuring strict compliance with relevant global standards.
  
• Provide comprehensive technical file support by working closely with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams.
  
• Monitor production and post-market data to identify trends in product performance. Initiate and implement design improvements as needed to enhance overall reliability and quality.
  
• Lead and mentor team members to achieve organizational goals by providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Promote and reinforce best practices across the organization.
  

Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or other applicable engineering field (Master's preferred).
  

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• 8+ years of medical device development experience. 3+ years managing direct reports.
  
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiarity with GD&T principles.
  
• Expertise in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
  
• Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and the ability to analyze complex data sets to identify trends.
  
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, as well as experience with cleanroom manufacturing or sterilization processes.
  
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is highly desirable.
  
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills
  

General Responsibilities

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• Clearly communicate technical challenges and risks across all levels of the organization to promote transparency and informed decision-making, while proactively identifying and addressing issues by implementing practical solutions that maintain product quality and reliability.
  

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• Utilize interpersonal skills to communicate, advise, negotiate, and influence stakeholders, while building productive relationships across departments and external partners.
  
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to resolve complex engineering and production challenges.
  
• Exhibit self-motivation and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to tackle intricate problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Travel may be required for approximately 15% of the time.
  

#LI-YA2 #LI-Onsite

Annual salary of 160K - 175K depending on expeirence with 10% STIP

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.