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Permitting Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for a detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to manage the full scope of permitting activities supporting telecom long-haul infrastructure projects. You'll serve as the go-to expert for navigating complex regulatory environments — working across private property, public right-of-way, and multi-jurisdictional requirements to keep projects moving forward on time and in compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays and keep projects on track

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or a similarly regulated industry
• Proven ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning codes, building ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, with an understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; familiarity with Quick Base is a plus
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to research and stay current on regulatory changes

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Travel required as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend hearings, or support project sites

• Analyze the user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Design, develop, and test mainframe-based applications
• Modify and debug existing software, enhancing its performance and functionality
• Ensure software integration with existing systems, hardware, and utilities
• Develop and execute unit test plans to validate that the software meets the specified requirements
• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software
• Recommend upgrades and improvements to existing software systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software and system design, programming, and testing
• Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure the security of mainframe systems
• Coordinate with other software professionals and developers to fix issues with the software

Responsibilities

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Develop, code, test, and debug mainframe software
• Write well-designed, testable COBOL code
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing mainframe systems
• Comply with project plans and industry standards
• Ensure software is updated with the latest features

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Mainframe Software Engineer or similar role
• Experience designing and developing mainframe applications
• Ability to develop software in COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies
• Excellent knowledge of mainframe databases, SQL, and DB2
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in mainframe software engineering tools
• Ability to document requirements and specifications

BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

Job Summary

Manages all operational and strategic activities related to the Learning Care Group account within the East Coast region. This role provides direct supervision, mentorship, and coordination for a team of Facility Managers (FMs) across multiple sites. The Regional Business Manager (RBM) acts as the primary liaison between senior management, the field team, and the client, ensuring that all facilities operate efficiently, safely, and within budget while driving a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Development

• Direct and Mentor: Lead a team of approximately 8 Facility Managers (approx. 500-600 sites), ensuring adherence to quality maintenance processes and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Performance Management: Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports to establish clear objectives, deliver constructive feedback, and monitor progress.
• Professional Growth: Promote team development by encouraging certifications (e.g., IFMA FMP/CFM) and enhancing technical proficiency in tools like Microsoft suite, CMMS system, written and verbal communication skills.

Operational Coordination

• Work Order Oversight: Oversee and support the FMs daily work order velocity to ensure facilities operate efficiently and safely.
• PM Program Ownership: Develop and own the comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) program, ensuring consistent execution across the region.
• Standardization: Standardize processes across all locations to deploy best practices and deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Vendor Strategy: Collaborate with Procurement and guide FMs to secure the right vendors in appropriate markets to support each area effectively.

Strategic Oversight & Financial Management

• Strategic Planning: Design and execute facility management plans aligned with organizational goals, including maintaining a schedule of strategic improvement initiatives and milestones.
• Budget Adherence: Manage workflows to adhere to client-set budgetary constraints, achieving cost-efficiency while upholding superior facility standards.
• Financial Review: Review monthly financial reports for accuracy and execute necessary corrections.
• Data Analysis: Analyze operational data using Power BI and Excel to generate detailed reports for senior management that highlight achievements and areas for improvement.

Communication & Client Relations

• Issue Resolution: Address escalated concerns from the Client and Field Team, ensuring timely resolution and establishing contingency plans for emergencies.
• Information Flow: Facilitate seamless communication flow between Senior Management, the Client, and the field team.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Ensure the client is kept abreast of operational wins and challenges through regular reporting and engagement.
• Monthly client meetings: Establish and facilitate monthly partnership meetings with client counterparts to proactively mitigate escalations, strengthen the relationship, and highlight operational achievements.

Safety & Compliance

• Culture & Enforcement: Drive a safety-first culture by implementing the Safety Program and ensuring strict compliance with all EMCOR, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Five years of experience in Operation and Maintenance management, with a proven ability to manage multi-site teams effectively.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of compliance regulations, maintenance best practices, and budget management principles.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI) to support strategic decision-making.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• High-level ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

• Strong analytical abilities to identify opportunities, implement operational improvements, and support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to successfully multi-task and deal with multiple problems involving several variables.

TRAVEL

• Travel is business-driven; flexibility is key. Candidates should expect to travel on a monthly basis (approx. 20%) to conduct spot site visits and meet with direct reports and the client.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Description

The Business Development Associate is responsible for strengthening customer relationships, supporting field operations, and driving growth within assigned markets. This role serves as the primary liaison between our customers and internal teams, ensuring that construction, purchasing, and warranty partners receive exceptional service, timely communication, and consistent follow-through.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, highly organized, comfortable working in the field, and eager to learn the operational aspects of our business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Management and Customer Relations

• Develop an understanding of the market and the major players within our customer base.
• Use tools such as Zonda and business journals to increase market knowledge and awareness.
• Attend IES training sessions and ride along with KEP personnel to gain knowledge of all three trades and KEP operations.
• Attend industry trade events for networking and market awareness.
• Maintain strong long-term relationships with construction, purchasing, and warranty teams to ensure our work meets scheduling and quality guidelines.

- Allocate time approximately as follows:

- 45% with construction teams

- 45% with purchasing teams

- 10% with warranty teams

• Attend construction and purchasing meetings to ensure we are delivering the quality expected from KEP.
• Build and maintain a schedule to periodically meet with customers across assigned cities through both scheduled visits and drop-ins.
• Utilize approved sales assets to provide occasional meals, donuts, or other small appreciation items for customers.
• Organize quarterly luncheons with construction and purchasing teams to gather feedback and strengthen relationships.
• Maintain a schedule of four days in the field and one day in the office for internal and external collaboration.

Customer Experience & Retention

• Ensure end-to-end customer satisfaction.
• Track and report insights gathered from customer discussions to the KEP team.
• Follow up on the resolution of any issues to ensure proper closure.
• Track customer satisfaction metrics and assist in implementing improvement plans when necessary.

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Attend weekly meetings to review findings from the previous week and outline the upcoming schedule.
• Share feedback and insights from customer meetings with the KEP team.
• Escalate urgent matters to the appropriate internal team members.
• Provide weekly feedback on pricing discussions uncovered during customer meetings or calls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and market managers to ensure operations are moving in the right direction.

Reporting & Documentation

• Use CRM systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Document customer interactions and required follow-up actions.
• Add and update project information as it becomes available.
• Maintain accurate monthly expense reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with field personnel, customers, and internal teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a field-based role.
• Ability to problem-solve, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on customer needs.
• Prior experience in construction, business development, customer service, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel within assigned markets.

Title: Account Executive

Reports To: Manager of Business Development/Sales Team Leader

Department: GTM

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Position Status: Salary Exempt

About DMG:

Divisions Maintenance Group provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country.

We are leading the way with our technology, creating world-class products that are revolutionizing the industry and fulfilling our brand promise of “Uninterrupted Peace of Mind.”

DMG is a Certified Great Place to Work with a strong, inclusive culture and top-notch benefits.

Job Summary:

As an Account Executive (AE) for DMG, you will play a crucial role in driving our business growth by identifying, acquiring, and growing clients within the facility management sector. As an Account Executive, you will undergo comprehensive training to learn our operations, product, sales processes, and client management strategies. This role requires a mix of consultative selling, operations, strategic thinking, and effective communication to deliver value and exceed sales goals.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in structured training programs on sales techniques, operations, product knowledge, and client relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through regular communication and a deep understanding of their business needs.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations that highlight value and return on investment (ROI).
• Learn and maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Manage the full sales cycle and operations for your book of business from initial contact to execution; ensuring contracts are structured for long-term success.
• Understand clients’ facility management needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements.
• Support the team in achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Shadow client interactions to gain hands-on experience in consultative selling.
• Collaborate with teams to allocate resources effectively and optimize service delivery.
• Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Address client concerns and resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and requests.
• Provide regular updates on sales metrics, forecasts, and progress toward goals.
• Providing peace of mind by always being available to the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What You Need:

• 0-6 years’ experience in inside sales, account management or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous sales or operations experience in facility maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Proven track record in B2B or B2C sales is preferred but not required.
• Experience in using Salesforce and other CRM type software is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Word, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales and operations environment.
• Ability to provide uninterrupted peace of mind to our customers; day, night, and weekends.
• Basic understanding of how to navigate customer organizations to gain access to key individuals, management, and purchasing decision makers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, multi-task oriented, and strong public speaking skills.
• Proficient understanding of facility management services and industry best practices is a plus.
• Proficient client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment and work as part of a go-to-market team.
• Lives Divisions Basics.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Limited business travel when required to support accounts and business growth.
• Ability to manage the stress of a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the in-person requirements of the team and/or business needs.

What You'll Get:

At DMG, you’ll be part of an amazing team that encourages learning, growth, and advancement. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards self-starters and encourages employees to take charge of their own careers.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision coverage on day 1.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401K match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Caregiver leave.
• Employee Assistance Program to assist with everyday challenges.
• Paid time off to volunteer.

• Divisions Maintenance Group is an equal opportunity employer.

ALPLA's Florence, KY manufacturing site is looking for an Operations Manager. ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, Henkel, Chobani and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

What You Will Enjoy Doing

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the ALPLA production plant. This role provides leadership and direction to the production team, driving operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while meeting production targets and controlling costs to support overall business objectives.

• Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control
• Group reporting
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Warehouse (if applicable)
• Quality Assurance\
• Sales: Maintenance of existing accounts
• Policies/Procedures
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
• Leading the TeamRecruits (with HR) new employees
• Performs disciplinary actions
• Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
• Provides an active plant personnel development, training, and acknowledge sharing culture
• Performs annual Performance Evaluation

Performance Metrics:

Safety Risk Level: Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, with documented improvements or action plans implemented quarterly.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identifies and addresses root causes of downtime to improve OEE performance as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Waste Percentage:

Maintains waste levels at or below ___% of total production (target to be defined by plant standards).

Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Cost Controlling: Supports adherence to department budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing non-value-added activities.

What Makes You Great

• Required bachelor's degree in business/engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience

• At least 3 years of related experience required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong and proven team building capabilities

• Basic understanding of corporate finance functions

• Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process

• Technical aptitude

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

• Immigration sponsorship is not eligible for this role