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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Masonry Estimator/Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs of commercial masonry projects ranging from $15k - $650k, preparing competitive bids, and then effectively managing those projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of masonry construction techniques, materials, and labor, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities Estimating

• Review construction plans, specifications, and other bid documents to accurately assess project requirements.
• Perform detailed take-offs of masonry materials, including brick, block, stone, mortar, and reinforcement.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Calculate labor costs, equipment costs, and overhead expenses.
• Prepare comprehensive and competitive bid proposals, ensuring all project scope and client requirements are addressed.
• Participate in bid reviews and client presentations.
• Maintain an organized system for tracking and managing bid opportunities and historical data.

Project Management

• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Oversee all aspects of masonry projects, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and building codes.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and submit accurate project reports and documentation.
• Manage change orders and their impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Developing subcontractor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is not required but preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in commercial masonry estimating and project management.
• Proven track record of successfully bidding and managing masonry projects of various sizes and complexities.
• In-depth knowledge of masonry construction methods, materials, and relevant building codes.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, AccuBid) and project management software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Masonry Repair Services, a division of Lerch Brothers, LLC is a leading commercial masonry company specializing in high-quality masonry projects. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and unparalleled client satisfaction.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Masonry Estimator/Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs of commercial masonry projects ranging from $15k - $650k, preparing competitive bids, and then effectively managing those projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of masonry construction techniques, materials, and labor, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Review construction plans, specifications, and other bid documents to accurately assess project requirements.
• Perform detailed take-offs of masonry materials, including brick, block, stone, mortar, and reinforcement.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Calculate labor costs, equipment costs, and overhead expenses.
• Prepare comprehensive and competitive bid proposals, ensuring all project scope and client requirements are addressed.
• Participate in bid reviews and client presentations.
• Maintain an organized system for tracking and managing bid opportunities and historical data.
  

• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Oversee all aspects of masonry projects, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and building codes.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and submit accurate project reports and documentation.
• Manage change orders and their impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Developing subcontractor relations.
  

• Bachelor's degree is not required but preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in commercial masonry estimating and project management.
• Proven track record of successfully bidding and managing masonry projects of various sizes and complexities.
• In-depth knowledge of masonry construction methods, materials, and relevant building codes.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, AccuBid) and project management software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
  

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Salary Range $90,000-$120,000 year based on experience.

About the Role

Davies is supporting a key partner in the recruitment of a skilled Bodily Injury/Property Damage Claims Adjuster. This position is ideal for a claims professional with hands-on experience handling auto property damage, bodily injury, and general liability claims. You will play a critical role in managing, investigating, and resolving claims involving minor property damage as well as more complex bodily injury exposures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 150–175 active claims.
• Handle auto property damage, bodily injury, and general liability claims from intake to resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering statements, reviewing reports, and evaluating damages.
• Establish and maintain accurate reserves, with most claim files reserved at $25,000 or less.
• Analyze liability, determine coverage, and negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Interact with claimants, attorneys, internal departments, and other stakeholders professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare clear, timely documentation and maintain organized claim files in accordance with business standards.
• Support the continuous improvement of claims processes and customer service goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling auto property damage, bodily injury, and general liability claims.
• Strong understanding of claims investigation, evaluation, and settlement best practices.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with public entities or transit-related risks is a plus (not required).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities.

Work Environment

• On-site, full-time position based in Baltimore, MD.
• Collaborative environment within a public-sector organization committed to safety, service, and community impact.

Contracts Manager

Department: Customer Service

Job Summary:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and managing all contractual documentation for our commercial modular construction company. This role involves preparing, negotiating, and finalizing sales, purchase, leasing, and government contracts to support business goals. The Contracts Manager ensures compliance with corporate standards and legal requirements, coordinates with internal teams and clients, and maintains organized contract records for seamless accessibility. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in contract administration, construction or leasing contracts, and a high level of organizational skill and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Preparation and Processing

• Prepare and finalize sales and purchase contracts, construction contracts, and leasing agreements for modular commercial construction projects.
• Ensure that all contracts align with corporate guidelines and legal standards per construction law.
• Review contract terms and conditions, identifying any discrepancies, and working to resolve these before contract finalization.

Contract Negotiation and Resolution

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve conflicts or questions regarding contract terms.
• Work closely with the Director of Customer & Process Excellence and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on contract terms, final terms, and schedule of values to ensure alignment with company objectives and financial targets.

Compliance and Documentation Management

• Maintain a meticulous filing system for all contractual paperwork, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company documentation requirements.
• Conduct periodic reviews of contracts and track contract deadlines, amendments, and renewals to ensure timely action.

Legal Review and Editing

• Review contracts for accuracy, verifying that all terms comply with legal standards and client requirements.
• Utilize Super Legal AI or other legal (approved) AI tools as a supplement to analyze contracts, streamline repetitive tasks, generate legal insights, and support data informed decision-making.
• Edit and submit contracts for client review, ensuring accurate use of legal terminology and clear language for client understanding.

Collaboration and Customer Service

• Work closely with sales teams, project managers, and operations teams to ensure that contract requirements are understood and met.
• Provide outstanding service to clients and internal teams by promptly addressing questions and ensuring a seamless contract process.

Reporting and Performance Improvement

• Compile data and generate reports on contract statuses and department performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process and improve compliance, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of paralegal experience in commercial construction.
• Proven experience with government and commercial contract negotiations and processing, particularly in modular or commercial construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, data entry systems, and document management platforms.
• Focus on strong editing, comparison, and analytical skills for contract documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and internal collaboration.
• Familiarity with legal terms and construction industry jargon to streamline contract processes.
• Have a solid work ethic that includes doing the right thing, being reliable, trustworthy and honest.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focused: Committed to understanding, communicating, and meeting client needs with a high level of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing and managing documentation.
• Organized: Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple contracts efficiently.
• Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and adheres to company policies and legal requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Takes initiative to address issues and find effective solutions through negotiation and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities:

The Director of Engineering Operations is responsible for overseeing the Operations engineering team’s work efforts including technical review and field commissioning of new construction, renovation projects, and significant system upgrades, as well as advanced technical troubleshooting of the Johns Hopkins Health System’s and School of Medicine’s healthcare, teaching and research facilities. This includes developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive plans from design review through construction, functional testing, operational handover, and post-project troubleshooting. The Director ensures that all building systems, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, fire suppression, and building automation systems, meet performance specifications, regulatory requirements (such as The Joint Commission, NFPA, AAALAC, etc.) and the operational needs of a mission critical and complex academic medical center environment.

The Director coordinates troubleshooting efforts for equipment and complex systems, working in close collaboration with the engineering teams' shops. The Director actively participates in developing sustainability initiatives focused on achieving institutional goals and works with the engineering teams for implementation. Formally participates in campus utility master planning efforts. This role requires extensive technical expertise, strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a comprehensive understanding of healthcare and research operations and compliance. Prepares staffing and budgetary plans and manages resources to achieve department goals. Performs general managerial duties such as supervising staff, planning, scheduling, budgeting, data analysis, reporting, and performing presentations. Coordinates training and other programs to develop and enhance individual technical and management skills and to ensure the retention and career advancement of employees in the department. The Director, Engineering Operations works in close collaboration with the Director, Engineering Design to ensure operational team experience informs the various JHHS standard specifications and future engineering design efforts. The Director, Engineering Operations, performs these responsibilities with minimal supervision of the Executive Director, JHHS Facilities Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 or more years including 7 or more years related work experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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

Essential Duties

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

Qualification and Education

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

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

Benefits

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

Why McLean

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

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabilities

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Construction, the Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all project management services related to capital projects and regulatory compliance programs at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in addition to various satellite ambulatory locations that require periodic support. The Director makes decisions and recommendations for their designated unit which have direct impact in achieving the Health System’s project goals and established objectives. The Director negotiates critical and controversial issues with JHHS clients, consultants, top-level project team members, and other project support team members on a regular basis. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding major capital projects, programs, and strategic initiatives to achieve JHHS project and organizational objectives. The Director will oversee a team of Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers and an assigned capital program of $300M - $500M+.

Role Accountabilities Include:

• Develops and ensures adequate organizational structure, processes, procedures, and controls to maintain highly professional and effective project management services as well as to meet organizational demands.
• Responsible for supervision of project management team and external consultants. Directs project management staff to meet JHHS capital project/program goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with partner departments of Architecture + Planning, Facilities Management, and Capital Planning during the planning and design phase of each project, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of architectural and engineering consultants on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the overall management of the construction phase of the projects, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of Construction Managers and General Contractors.
• Regularly communicates with staff to disseminate information, discuss issues, and seek staff feedback.
• Handles personal issues effectively and discretely: maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent required.
• 7-10+ years of progressively responsible related experience in the design/management of major capital projects, design/management of large, highly complex healthcare/academic medical center projects including 3-5 years of management experience.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and indirect supervision of diverse project team including multiple internal departments, consultants, and contractors. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits ability to achieve project objectives on multiple complex projects running simultaneously. Working knowledge of building codes/standards and the application thereof.

Manager, Credit Analytics

Location: (Baltimore, MD) Hybrid

The Role

This role will have exciting opportunity to learn and drive significant business results through optimizing our credit risk underwriting and pricing strategies. These strategies include, but not limited to, approval/decline, loan amount assignment, term, pricing, and risk appetite framework optimization to drive healthy revenue growth, loss mitigation, and streamlining of processes in support of better profitability and healthy lending portfolio.

We are looking for new team members who are excited about creating, designing and implementing new and better solutions to our business challenges with limited supervision. This role will have chance to pull the data, conduct deep analysis and investigation, apply critical thinking skills, draw insights from their work and leverage general business acumen to understand the customer behavior and develop profitable business strategies in a timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate will be able to summarizes their work and communicates effectively to management.

Working with various partners, the role will also have responsibilities of reporting, strategy implementation, strategy validation and ad-hoc analyses including customer segmentation, competitive analysis, sensitivity analysis and modeling, and performance read.

A successful candidate will expand their competencies and grow their business and industry acumen, as well as demonstrate the ability to work on complex processes or projects across the end-to-end project cycle. They will gain knowledge to suggest new answers to old questions, develop insights and push the traditional boundaries of the lending industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under your manager's limited guidance, you will design, recommend, document and execute consumer credit underwriting and pricing strategies via extracting and analyzing requisite historical customer performance data from multiple disparate systems.
• Utilize data query tools (i.e., R, SAS, SQL, MATLAB, Python) and decision tree analytical software to develop, test and execute new strategies.
• Leverage traditional regression model and machine learning algorithm to understand the key drivers and estimate customer behaviors by different strategy treatment
• Drive profitable business growth via developing strategy optimization framework with full credit-cycle view
• Implement Quality Control processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Continually enhance existing processes and reporting through automation, quality control, presentation and insights.
• Effectively summarize and present results and insights to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree (Graduate Preferred) in a quantitative discipline, such as Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Business Management or Computer Science is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in complex, data-driven problem solving. Master's or PHD degrees may offset experience.

Who we Are

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.

Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.

Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That's why we've packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-time employees with:

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days vacation per year)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date
• Paid holidays (11 days per year, based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

Target base salary is $120,000-$160,000, which is based on various factors including skills and work experience.