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Our firm is dedicated to building high-quality, purpose-driven housing that enhances neighborhoods and supports the residents who call them home. With a focus on integrity, impact, and community growth, our firm combines thoughtful development, expert construction, and dedicated management to create lasting value. Headquartered in New York City, we contribute to the growth and improvement of communities both locally and beyond.
We are seeking a full-time Construction Estimator to join our team in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This on-site role involves preparing detailed quantity take-offs, managing project budgets, and collaborating closely with project teams. The Construction Estimator is responsible for analyzing project requirements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring accurate pricing to support successful project execution.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Construction Estimating and Quantity Take-offs
- Must have experience with HBD projects
- Proficiency in Budgeting and Cost Management
- Exceptional Communication skills to coordinate with teams and stakeholders
- Analytical and organizational skills to manage project requirements efficiently
- Proficiency in construction estimating software and tools is a plus
- Previous experience with housing development projects or the construction industry is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is an advantage
Our growing manufacturing client in Northern, NJ is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence by uncovering, designing, and implementing improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations. This position is highly hands-on, partnering directly with shop-floor teams, supervisors, and site leadership to integrate Lean principles, reduce waste, and improve efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion and lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Kaizen, and related methodologies.
- Collaborate with functional and department leaders to deploy process enhancements that improve throughput, lower costs, and elevate quality performance.
- Perform on-the-floor evaluations, including time studies, process observations, and root cause analysis to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
- Design and facilitate training on Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and visual controls.
- Measure, monitor, and communicate progress against key performance indicators to ensure improvements are quantifiable and sustainable.
- Foster a culture focused on teamwork, ownership, and ongoing improvement at all levels of the organization.
- Assist with the introduction of new equipment, automation, or technologies that support operational efficiency and scalability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement, ideally within a industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Lean tools, Six Sigma concepts, and structured improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement efforts that deliver measurable business results.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven hands-on approach with the ability to drive change directly within a production environment.
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include paid Holidays, and PTO days, prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Also included: Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, onsite gym, and a 401k plan.
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- 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
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- 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
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Permanent Tool Room Associate to join our fast-paced Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual who is passionate about the tooling and machining industry. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying tools, dies, and molds. You will also handle changeovers and staging molds, and operate the press. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role and have a strong understanding of tool room operations.
Why join us?
Steady work and room for growth! Advancement and training opportunities into their apprenticeship program!
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine maintenance of tools, dies, and molds to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
2. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in tools and equipment, utilizing your expertise in tooling repair.
3. Handle changeovers and staging of molds, ensuring they are ready for production.
4. Operate press and other machinery, adhering to safety standards at all times.
5. Assist in the development and construction of new tools and molds as a mold maker.
6. Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and implement improvements in tool design and production processes.
7. Maintain a clean and organized tool room, ensuring all tools and equipment are stored properly.
8. Document tool room activities, including maintenance and repair work, for future reference and reporting purposes.
9. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, as well as safety regulations, to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in tool and die, machining, or a related field is preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in tool room operations, tooling repair, or a similar role.
3. Proficiency in operating machinery, such as a press, and handling changeovers and staging molds.
4. Solid understanding of tool and die, mold making, and tooling repair.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair tool malfunctions.
6. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain and organize a tool room effectively.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and report on tool room activities.
8. Ability to adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
9. Willingness to continue learning and improving skills in tool room operations.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Position: Structural Engineer / Professional Engineer
We are one of the largest scaffolding, hoisting, access, safety, and protection companies in New York and are looking for skilled individuals to join our team who are knowledgeable, innovative, and ambitious. Our focus on people and relationships, and our uncompromising commitment to health and safety, allows us to acquire some of the best talent in the industry. Our knowledgeable and talented personnel set us apart from the competition with an unrivaled attention to detail and superior customer service. We can tackle any job while still adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design, analyze, and produce sealed engineered drawings for temporary structures, including but not limited to Common Platform Hoist Complexes, scaffold, overhead protection, and work platforms.
· Inspect and sign off on all structures noted above.
· Design, analyze, and produce sealed engineered drawings for temporary structures using steel, aluminum, lumber, and concrete.
· Work closely with designers and PMs to provide optimized designs & solutions that meet the client's needs.
· Liaise with other internal technical members, project managers, quality staff, production staff, and external technical persons, including consulting engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
· Oversee, review, and approve internally produced fabrication drawings.
· Review engineered construction design drawings for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
Skills & Requirements:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering accredited by the various States' PE governing boards.
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a Structural Engineer.
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-disciplined environment.
All successful candidates must:
• Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have proven structural design and analysis experience.
• Must be willing to obtain PE licensing and seal documents in various states.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be willing to travel across North America
Position & Location
· Full-time position
· Position will be based in New Rochelle, NY
· Includes standard company vacation, health, and dental benefits.
· Salary based on experience ($80k to $150k).
Job Title: Sales Engineer (Outside Sales)
Hours: Full Time Position
Salary Range: Base + Commission (salary based on experience)
Location: Larchmont, NY
Work Location: On the road
Thermal Systems Associates serves the heating/cooling, plumbing and industrial process industries as a leading manufacturer’s representative. We are seeking an individual to contact commercial contractors and specifying engineers in the New York City/ Northern New Jersey area. Estimated compensation for this role is based on experience + Commission. Benefits offered.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively calls on contractors and specifying engineers in person.
- Attends job site visits.
- Finalizes proposals with mechanical contractors.
- Provides technical literature to customers and engineers.
Required Skills and Proficiencies:
- Knowledge of VRF systems, manufacturers, and products.
- Knowledge of air side mechanical equipment.
Preferred Work-Related Experiences:
- Experience as an outside salesperson.
- Experience as a specifying engineer in a qualifying field or industry
- Experience as an installing contractor or project manager.
Preferred Educational Background:
- Bachelors in engineering or other technical related field
To apply, please include a resume listing your education and work experience. Based on your credentials you will be offered a chance for an in-person interview with our management team.
A rapidly growing and expanding construction firm is adding to their electrical engineering team. They are looking to hire immediately at several mid-senior levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning, coordination, and design of electrical systems for building and infrastructure projects in accordance with industry codes and regulatory requirements.
- Perform a range of engineering assignments supporting project development, system design, and construction activities.
- Provide technical support to engineering teams throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with architects, clients, contractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines during the design and planning phases.
- Assist with construction-phase services including review of submittals, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), and coordination with project stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits or field observations as needed to support project progress and compliance.
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams through written documentation and verbal updates.
- Contribute to proposals, presentations, and project documentation as needed.
- Support project planning efforts including scope development, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Prepare technical documentation such as permit applications, engineering reports, and specifications.
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project coordination sessions.
- Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Perform electrical engineering calculations including load analysis, conductor sizing, equipment selection, and voltage drop analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer license preferred (New Jersey and/or New York), or Engineer-in-Training / Fundamentals of Engineering certification.
- At least five years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and industry standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI).
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Experience with electrical power system modeling or analysis software is advantageous.
Position Overview
At Mavis, we are continuously dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our 20,000+ employees and 3,000+ company-owned and franchised locations. Here you would be supporting the product from capturing requirements to delivery of the software to end-users. Our technology is responsible for maintaining inventory, optimizing our supply chain, streamlining AP and AR, and supporting growth to more employees, stores, and distribution centers. You would work closely with our QA and engineering teams, as well as regularly work on-site with other departments to ensure our software meets user expectations, is delivered on time, and is documented properly in Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
● Oversee the entire product lifecycle from meeting with our business to gather requirements, working with engineers, delivering the product to stakeholders, and monitoring its success
● Translate high-level product requirements to bite-site tickets for our engineering team
● Work closely with our internal product team to prioritize and refine initiatives
● Create roadmaps of products and communicate milestones with the business
● Manage product development to ensure we are on-track and meeting our milestones
Qualifications
● Strong understanding of product management best practices and techniques
● 2+ years of experience as a product manager or similar position
● BA degree in related subject or equivalent work experience
● Experience overseeing an Agile environment
● Strong proficiency in writing tickets in Jira and documenting in Confluence
● Excellent collaboration and communication
● Experience creating roadmaps and presentations
● Effective in managing cross-functional teams
Overview:
The Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership, execution, and continuous improvement of all inbound, outbound, and inventory management functions across warehouse and distribution operations. This role drives operational excellence in a high-volume food manufacturing and distribution environment, ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.
The Director partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Transportation, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Finance, and Sales to align warehouse operations with overall business objectives. This leader oversees workforce planning, budgeting, capital investments, systems optimization, and performance metrics, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The role requires deep expertise in food safety standards, inventory control, cold chain management, and regulatory compliance, along with strong leadership capabilities to develop high-performing teams and scalable operational processes.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Management:
•Develop and implement warehouse operations strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
•Oversee the planning and execution of warehouse processes, package selecting and shipping
•Monitor and analyze operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
•Direct and improve warehouse functions, ensuring efficient, safe, and streamlined operations
•Oversee the use of warehouse management systems, inventory controls, and safety protocols to support operational goals and maintain high standards
•Assess current and future operational risks locally, and translate those into strategies, capabilities, best practices, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Leadership and Team Development:
•Lead, mentor, and develop a team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and staff.
•Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
•Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to staff to support their growth and development.
Inventory Management:
•Collaborate with Inventory Control team to ensure accurate inventory control and management.
•Support the implementation inventory tracking initiatives and the execution of cycle counts.
•Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and maximize fulfillment rates.
•Collaborate with Slotting team to ensure optimal prime location configuration and reduce off-cycle product selection
Safety and Compliance:
•Partner with Safety leadership to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
•Implement and monitor safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
•Conduct regular safety training and audits.
Continuous Improvement:
•Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
•Partner with Engineering team to explore and/or utilize technology and automation to streamline operations.
•Lead initiatives to reduce operational costs and increase profitability.
Budgeting and Financial Management:
•Develop and manage the warehouse operations budget
•Responsible for inbound and outbound activities
•Monitor expenditure and implement cost control measures.
•Provide regular financial reports and analysis to senior management
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field (Master's degree a plus).
•10+ years proven experience in a senior management role within Warehouse Operations or supply chain management.
•Intellectually curious
•Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
•Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
•Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
•Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.
Work Environment:
•Ability to work in climate-controlled Warehouse environment.
•Travel as needed 10%.
•Ability to work extended hours as needed
•Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
