Engineering Structures Journal Jobs in Southgate, KY

Company Overview:

Manning Contracting is a dynamic and growing General Contracting Company specializing in commercial construction projects. Committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the successful planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.

Position Overview:

As a Project Engineer, you will collaborate with the project management team to ensure the smooth operation of construction projects. This role involves a combination of technical expertise, project coordination, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in engineering or construction management, as well as a keen interest in contributing to the success of diverse construction projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate project activities, including procurement, subcontractor management, and material deliveries.

Design and Engineering Support:

• Work closely with design teams and architects to review plans and specifications.
• Provide engineering support and insights during the project planning and execution phases.

Document Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, permits, and change orders.
• Organize and track project-related correspondence and communications.

Quality Control:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining quality control measures on construction sites.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

• Support the project management team in cost estimation and budget development.
• Monitor project costs and expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Subcontractor and Vendor Coordination:

• Assist in the coordination of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and vendors to address issues and facilitate collaboration.

Safety Compliance:

• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture on construction sites.
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience or internships in a project engineering or construction-related role is a plus.
• Estimating experience a plus.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Join Manning Contracting and be a valuable contributor to the success of our construction projects. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for construction project engineering, we invite you to apply and grow with our dynamic and growing company.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Estimator plays a critical role within the preconstruction team. This position is responsible for leading complex estimating efforts, developing accurate and competitive project budgets, and collaborating closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients. The Senior Estimator also supports continuous improvement initiatives and mentors junior estimating staff to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across estimating operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale, complex, or high-priority commercial construction projects.
• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare comprehensive and accurate cost estimates.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and contingencies and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.

Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination

• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids for scope completeness and pricing accuracy.
• Coordinate bid leveling and ensure alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Develop strong working relationships with trade partners and suppliers.

Client & Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate with project management, operations, architects, engineers, and consultants to define scope and pricing strategies.
• Present estimates, budgets, and value engineering options to clients and executive leadership.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with pricing strategies and proposal development.

Value Engineering & Cost Control

• Develop value engineering options and cost-saving recommendations while maintaining quality and performance.
• Utilize historical cost data and market trends to enhance estimate accuracy.
• Participate in post-bid and post-project reviews to evaluate estimating performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support junior estimators and preconstruction team members.
• Assist leadership with developing and maintaining standardized estimating procedures and best practices.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the estimating team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, including experience leading complex projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost drivers.
• Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced estimating and cost analysis expertise.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, trade partners, and executive leadership.

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Technical Communications team at our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing both e-learning and in-person learning modules for internal and external customers. Internally, these modules will be used to improve training quality for our technical personnel. Externally, these resources perform a critical role in the acceptance and proper use of Valco Melton’s equipment at customer sites.

The Instructional Designer will be the sole developer of these learning modules but will have robust support from the Engineering and Service teams. Along with this support, the Designer will have access to demonstration equipment and instructional design tools, with Articulate 360 as the central focus.

Note: this role is a 100% on-site position based at Valco Melton’s world headquarters in Cincinnati.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the company, especially Technical Service and Engineering to create training content for both online and in-person environments.
• Be prepared to produce basic video recording, editing, and production of Valco Melton equipment for training module material.
• Use technical writing skills for script development and editing.
• Use AI-based translation tools to translate learning modules into multiple languages.
• Use Articulate-360 training development software tools, specifically for online learning modules.
• Use PowerPoint, audio, and video tools for development of in-person training material.
• Visit customer sites to gain understanding of how Valco Melton equipment works and how it integrates with the machines in various markets,
• Accompany trainers to obtain occasional direct feedback on training material.
• Work with company resources to provide suitable narration of scripts used in online learning modules.
• Obtain an online Instructional Design certificate if not already certified.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technology, technical writing, or other applicable field.
• Certified in Instructional Design by an accredited program.
• 3-5 years of experience with in-person training or training development.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and exercise amenities.

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Job Description

The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the Accessibility Center of Excellence (COE) by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver inclusive, accessible digital experiences at scale. In this role, you will conduct audits of design systems and content management platforms. You will perform manual and automated accessibility testing across web and mobile experiences, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, and related standards. You will identify accessibility barriers, author high-quality defects and documentation requirements, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of accessibility practices across company.

Top 3 skills: Knowledge of accessibility standards, experience with assistive technology, experience with accessibility documentation

Soft Skills Needed: strong oral and written communication, collaboration and stakeholder management, coaching would be beneficial.

Project person will be supporting auditing and documenting our design system for accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility audits of design systems and content management platforms.
• Create requirements for accessibility documentation to support users of these systems and platforms
• Contribute accessibility guidance, job aids, checklists, and training materials to knowledge repositories.
• Evaluate web and mobile experiences using assistive technologies and automated testing tools to identify accessibility issues.
• Test products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Create clear, actionable accessibility defects with reproduction steps, user impact, and standards mapping.
• Partner with Product, UX, Engineering, and QA teams to integrate accessibility into Agile workflows.
• Advocate for inclusive design and help teams understand real-world user experiences with assistive technology.
• Demonstrate company values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Company Description:

• At Zion Solutions Group, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate innovators who are ready to shape the future of supply chain solutions. At Zion, you'll be part of a team that thrives on challenges and pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
• Our core purpose is to leave a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we touch. We are driven by three core values: Be Bold, where we harness passion, creativity, confidence, and innovation to go above and beyond for our team, partners, customers, and community; Unwavering Commitment, where we are dedicated to building and maintaining long-lasting relationships by being trusted advisors in our industry and stewards of our culture; and Better Together, where we recognize the power and responsibility of trust, teamwork, and collaboration in pursuing a greater purpose. Through these values, we strive to create an environment where we can all grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference.

Position Overview:

• The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) owns, cultivates, and expands relationships within Zion Solutions Group’s (Zion) prospects and customers. The SAE acts as the quarterback for assigned and new target accounts, aligning Zion resources, advancing strategic growth, and ensuring exceptional customer outcomes. The SAE will use Zion’s ICP to help qualify, develop, and maintain long-term relationships.

Core Responsibilities:

Account Ownership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned and new accounts, developing strong multi-level relationships, even when an active opportunity does not exist.
• Maintain a detailed account playbook that includes organizational charts, key decision-makers, buying criteria, personal preferences, and critical milestones.

Strategic Growth & Positioning

• Breakthrough to assigned and new target accounts
• Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities within assigned and new accounts.
• Partner closely with others on the Business Development Team, Sales, Engineering, and Leadership teams to pursue and secure new business, driving measurable revenue and margin growth.
• Continuously monitor competitive activity and refine Zion’s positioning and win strategy within each account to maintain a strong market presence and increase qualified pipeline creation from existing customers.

Customer Advocacy & Experience

• Champion the customer experience by leading Quarterly Business Reviews (CBRs) and post-project debriefs.
• Design and execute customer engagement activities such as tailored events, site visits, and executive meetings to strengthen relationships and advocacy.

Planning, Execution & Governance

• Develop and execute comprehensive annual and rolling account plans that outline objectives, strategies, key risks, and growth initiatives.
• Ensure CRM accuracy and provide timely, data-driven updates on account health, pipeline status, and at-risk relationships.

Metrics & Performance Management

• Consistently monitor key account performance indicators, including revenue and margin growth, customer retention, pipeline creation, and forecast accuracy. Use these insights to guide strategy, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in Account Executive, BD, or customer success (preferably in material handling/logistics/integration).
• Proven success, building executive relationships and driving multi-year growth.
• Strong business acumen; comfortable with financials, ROI, and value cases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
• Organized, proactive, and collaboratively aligned with Zion’s core values: Be Bold, Unwavering Commitment, Better Together.
• Ability to travel up to 40% or as needed

Physical demands:

• Fun, with a side of work, is to be expected daily.
• Work outside of normal business hours can happen from time to time as we get busy closing business!
• Get to experience Operations up close and personal. This means:
• Occasional climbing on steps, scaffolding and/or mezzanines.
• Standing or walking for a long period of time.
• Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels.
• Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities

Our Salary and Benefits:

• We offer competitive compensation plus a comprehensive benefits package that aims to develop a world-class team by holistically supporting the individual. Zion believes that supporting all employees to have a full life, inside and outside of work, results in a team that feels personally engaged in Zion’s success.
• Zion strives for salary equity based on the job, and the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and (once hired) performance at Zion—not based on a candidate’s negotiation skills, gender, race, sexual orientation, or any other non-skills-based attributes.

Benefits:

• Quality Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, with substantial employer subsidy
• 401(k), with up to 4% employer match
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Legal Assistance, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• Health & Wellness Benefit
• Casual Work Environment, with flexible hours
• Highly Flexible PTO with Generous Holiday Schedule
• Vacation day on your birthday
• 3 paid volunteer days off
• Swag Allowance
• Pet-friendly office

*** Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. ***

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.