Engineering Structures Jobs in Ashton Maryland

About the Role

The Executive Assistant acts as an extension of the President & COO managing priorities, serving as a proxy in key meetings, creating structure around decision-making, and ensuring follow-through across a complex operational organization.

This role requires judgment, independence, assertiveness, and comfort operating with vague direction.

This is a fit for someone who is:

• Highly organized and assertive
• Agile and not rattled by having to make quick pivots
• Able to manage up and take initiative
• Strong at interpreting data and identifying risks
• Comfortable joining or leading meetings on behalf of an executive
• Naturally proactive and anticipatory

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Proxy & Meeting Partnership

• Attend meetings on behalf of the President & COO when needed
• Capture decisions, risks, action items, and follow-ups
• Ensure accountability across Directors and cross-functional teams
• Escalate appropriately without over-escalating

Operational Cadence, Planning & Briefings

• Build and manage weekly agendas for Directors of Operations
• Prepare structured read-aheads, daily briefings, and priority summaries
• Identify opportunities for the President to have focused, uninterrupted work time

Project & Initiative Tracking

• Track cross-functional initiatives, deadlines, and milestones
• Monitor key metrics and dashboards; flag trends or operational risks
• Provide concise synthesis for decision-making

Calendar & Email Management

• Own complex calendar and prioritization workflows
• Protect executive focus time and navigate competing internal demands
• Triaging inbox communications; prepare summaries and recommended responses

Communication & Relationship Management

• Liaise between the President and senior leaders
• Maintain consistent communication tone and professionalism on the executive’s behalf
• Build trust and rapport across a fast-paced operations environment

Other Responsibilities

• Limited travel (approximately every other month) for onsite operational sessions
• Support special assignments, meetings, expenses, and coordination tasks
• Occasional early morning/early evening availability when required

Required Experience

Must-Haves

• 5-10+ years supporting senior executives (C-suite strongly preferred)
• Proven experience acting as a proxy or representing an executive in meetings
• Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously
• Exposure to metrics, dashboards, or operational reporting
• Project management experience or strong project coordination background
• Demonstrated ability to operate with limited direction
• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Health & Human Services
• Medicaid / Public Health
• Financial Services/Financial Management Services
• Medical practices
• Nonprofit sector
• Government / Federal / State agencies

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience interpreting operational data or KPIs
• Familiarity with travel management tools (Navan, Concur, etc.)

Behavioral & Work Style Expectations

We are seeking someone who:

• Maintains composure and sound judgement in high pressure or time sensitive situations
• Demonstrates receptiveness to constructive feedback and incorporate it into ongoing performance
• Operates with a strong service orientation while exercising initiative and ownership of responsibilities
• Make timely, well-reasoned decisions when operating with incomplete or evolving information
• Effectively manages priorities and communication in support of a fast-paced executive environment
• Anticipates needs and takes appropriate action to maintain operational effectiveness
• Demonstrates adaptability and persistence in a dynamic work environment

Work Model

• Primarily in-office in Silver Spring, MD (required)
• Standard schedule aligns with the executive (generally 8–5), with flexibility based on needs
• Occasional extended hours depending on travel, meetings, or key priorities
• Hybrid flexibility only when the executive is traveling

About Takanock

Founded in 2023, Takanock, LLC tackles the data center industry's core challenge of developing shovel-ready data center sites by leveraging decades of experience in site selection, power generation, energy markets and infrastructure. Takanock focuses on Tier I and Tier II markets where demand for data centers is greatest and power constraints are most acute. By bringing our own on-site generation and unlocking grid capacity where others struggle, we accelerate deployment timelines and ensure Continuity of PowerSM is dedicated to solving the most complex challenges at the intersection of the digital and energy industries.

Takanock is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and through our additional offices in Fulton, Maryland and Austin, Texas, we focus on developing data center and power projects across the United States. Our expanding team brings a unique combination of technical expertise, market foresight, and regulatory knowledge. With the backing of a $500 million equity commitment, we are well positioned to support rapid growth through modern, secure, and scalable technology solutions.

Location, Salary, and Benefits

This position is to assist our Fulton, Maryland or Austin, Texas office. Takanock provides competitive compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, profits-interest equity grants, an unlimited PTO policy, a monthly mobile phone stipend, and company-paid parking. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year with a target bonus of 15%

About the IT Associate Role

The IT Associate will join our Legal & Operations team and will work directly with the Senior Manager of GIS and Data Management Systems. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company's growing technology needs while ensuring operational alignment and clear communication between internal Engineering, Development, and Commercial teams, as well as hyperscale customers.

The IT Associate will help manage technical requirements, and will be responsible for day-to-day IT operations, user support, SaaS administration, and maintain Takanock's Microsoft-centric technology stack. The role will also involve working with building automation systems, reviewing technical schematics, and participating in root cause analysis for operational and technical issues.

The IT Associate offers meaningful exposure to modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, with potential for growth into more senior IT or systems roles as the company continues to expand.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent problem- solving and, decision-making skills
• Strong PC skills
• Ability to learn quickly and develop new product skills independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting workloads in a growing industry and entrepreneurial environment

Experience and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Windows 11 and the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related technical role
• Experience supporting or administering Copilot, Claude and, Copilot agents, and general knowledge of other AI tools, including user enablement, governance, and workflow integration
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Airtable, including permissioning, integrations, and basic automation
• Experience supporting Adobe products (Adobe Acrobat, Creative Cloud licensing, user access, and troubleshooting)
• Basic understanding of networking, identity management, endpoint security, and MFA
• Ability to handle sensitive company and employee data with utmost discretion and confidentiality

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

IT Support and Operations

• Provide day-to-day technical and troubleshooting support for employees across the company's footprint, including hardware, software, and cloud services, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Windows devices
• Manage onboarding and offboarding from an IT perspective, including account provisioning, device setup, and access controls
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and asset inventories
• Identify opportunities and solutions for automation and efficiency using Microsoft tools and connected SaaS platforms
• Administer and support Airtable bases, permissions, and integrations
• Manage Adobe licensing, access requests, and basic troubleshooting
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and managed service providers as needed

Microsoft Ecosystem Administration

• Assist with administration of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and related security controls
• Support device management, updates, and compliance policies
• Help configure and maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and collaboration standards

Copilot, Claude and Automation Enablement

• Lead the technicalSupport deployment and adoption of Microsoft Copilot features and Copilot agents, Claude Cowork and other automation tools
• Collaborate with users in leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and workflows

Security and Best Practices

• Support enforcement of security policies, including MFA, least-privilege access, and endpoint protection
• Assist with audits, access reviews, and compliance-related IT tasks
• Promote best practices for data protection, collaboration, and technology usage across the company

Manganaro Building Group, LLC is looking for a Project Manager- DFH (Doors, Frames, & Hardware) to join our team at our Beltsville, MD office. If you have extensive experience developing and completing projects while having a deep understanding of doors and the accompanying hardware, Manganaro has a place for you!

Why Manganaro?

We are an award winning company that truly values the highest quality of service in the industry. Our success is built on our core values, as well as our commitments to our clients and our employees, and has been for over 60 years. This position includes ample room for upward mobility and will provide the opportunity for the properly motivated individual to advance into a senior leadership role.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• Flexible work hour schedule
• Company supported charitable events
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Competitive compensation
• Life insurance Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company social outings
• Free daily breakfast
• Early leave Fridays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess extreme familiarity with several different door vendors
• Detail all projects, including the creation of price, identification of mistakes or errors in design and specification, and the communication with customers as needed
• Estimates the amount of materials needed for construction projects according to company policy and local building code
• Assists customers by reviewing existing conditions for door deficiencies and creates corrective action plan for remediation of code issues.
• Assists operations as needed with estimating and pricing commercial doors, frames, and hardware
• Handle all Commercial Door, Frame, and Hardware take-offs.
• Provides assistance to sales team and customer by providing knowledge and expertise during the estimating and buy-out phases of projects
• Assist and lead team with blueprint reading, specification interpretation and construction procedures
• Review actual used vs. estimated for materials on completion of each project

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist operations teams with order verification and writing as a “second set of eyes” when schedule allows
• Assist operations teams with review of revised project documents / changes when schedule allows

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, finance, or accounting is preferred
• 7+ years of experience specializing in the Door, Frames, and Hardware Field

Success Factors:

• High level of organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting or exceeding goals with minimal direct supervision
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to produce timely and accurate results
• Commitment to personal and professional standards of excellence

This position requires a criminal background check and signing a Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Solicitation Agreement

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician for our regional office located in Silver Spring, MD. This field-based position will support projects related to Auger Pressure Grouted Piling, Displacement Piling, Driven Piling, Pressure Grouting, Sheeting and Shoring, Ground Improvement and Micro Piling located across the Mid-Atlantic. This position ensures all required layout and as-builts for a given project are performed accurately and promptly to support Berkel’s ongoing projects. Our survey technicians are expected to have competent technical knowledge and strong attention to detail.

This position offers the opportunity for growth into quality control supervisory roles.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compute coordinates for use in layout.
• Perform field layout and as-builts.
• Preparation of detailed as-built reports.
• Coordinate with project managers and superintendents to ensure accurate and timely completion of survey tasks.
• Perform analysis of survey data and assist in the resolution of any discrepancies in measurements or documentation.
• Review and cross checking of shop drawings and contract drawings, including but not limited to structural, architectural, and civil drawings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Professional Land Surveying License preferred but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Survey Technician or in a similar role.
• Experience in preparing survey documents and conducting fieldwork.
• Experience with industry software, including but not limited to, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to utilize survey equipment and technology effectively.

Compensation:

• Based on experience.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Summary

Acts with the Chairman and Operations Managers in a marketing management capacity to market and develop new customers as a means to enter, maintain and grow in the marketplace.

About Manganaro

Manganaro Building Group, LLC is looking for a Business Development- DFH to join our Beltsville, MD team. Manganaro is a growing company performing construction services from Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to New England. Manganaro has nearly 65 years of experience in drywall, masonry, concrete/masonry restoration, structural strengthening and building envelope restoration, doors/frames/hardware (Div 8) and specialties (Div 10).

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO and paid Holiday schedule to assist in maintaining work-life balance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible work hour schedule
• Company supported charitable events
• Eligible for all benefits 1st of the month after hire.
• Generous healthcare plan with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset deductibles.
• Competitive compensation
• Company Supplied Merch
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Casual Dress Code
• Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous match!
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance!
• Company social outings

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for the creation and implementation of the marketing plan.

· Calls on assigned accounts to develop an understanding of their needs regarding the products Manganaro sells.

· Interacts with the Chairman and Construction Executive creating budgets and bids for assigned accounts.

· Works in coordination with the Operational Manager and other BD personnel to sell projects bid.

· Acts as the local liaison between Manganaro and the customers.

· Develops the marketing budget and its distribution accordingly.

· Maintains and updates the Cosential sales reports for the region.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Growth:

• Solid, reputable, growing company in multiple markets (potential for career/professional growth).
• Training, development and networking activities.
• Performance rewards (increases, bonus opportunity, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School degree

Specific Skills:

· Highly effective oral communicator.

Ability to represent the company effectively.

· Effective at presentations and proposal preparation.

· Effective at developing and maintaining customer relationships.

· Specific knowledge of Manganaro product lines as well as overall

· knowledge of the construction industry.

Experience:

3 years in sales, marketing, customer service and or related field.

NOTE: This position requires a satisfactory background check, as well as a non-disclosure agreement.