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Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Description:
The Manager / Senior Manager, Project Finance will support and execute project-level financings across Energix’s U.S. utility-scale solar and storage portfolio. This role sits within the Project Finance team and works closely with the VP of Project Finance, Legal, Development, Engineering, and EPC teams to drive transactions from late-stage development through financial close.
This is a hands-on execution role requiring strong financial modeling skills and the ability to clearly explain transaction details, assumptions, and risks.
1.Project Finance Execution
- Support and execute project-level financings, including construction loans, term debt, and tax equity structures.
- Assist in structuring capital stacks and evaluating financing alternatives for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
2.Financial Modeling
- Build, maintain, and review detailed project finance models, including debt sizing, cash flow waterfalls, sensitivities, and return analyses.
- Support internal investment decisions and lender/investor discussions through rigorous financial analysis.
3. Transaction Support & Closing
- Coordinate due diligence with lenders, tax equity investors, legal counsel, independent engineers, and internal stakeholders.
- Support negotiation and execution of term sheets, credit agreements, and financing documentation.
- Track conditions precedent and support transactions through financial close.
4. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Development, Legal, Engineering, EPC, and internal finance teams to
ensure project readiness for financing.
- Support schedule alignment between development milestones, construction timelines, and financing requirements.
5. Risk & Market Analysis
- Assist in identifying and evaluating key project risks, including schedule, cost, tax credit qualification, and counterparty credit risk.
- Monitor market trends related to debt pricing, tax equity structures, and renewable energy finance.
6. Team Support
- Provide guidance and support to junior analysts as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal modeling tools, processes, and templates.
Qualifications:
● 6–10 years of experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, or renewable energy finance.
● Direct experience supporting or executing financings for utility-scale solar and/or storage projects.
● Strong hands-on financial modeling capability (models must be built, not just reviewed).
● Experience with non-recourse construction and term debt financing.
● Exposure to tax equity structures (partnership flip, transferability, hybrid structures) strongly preferred.
● Ability to clearly explain transactions, assumptions, and deal mechanics in detail.
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
● MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
Additional Requirements:
● Must be comfortable working full-time onsite at Energix’s Arlington, VA headquarters.
● Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
How will you make an impact?
We are looking for a Principal Thermal Rack Engineer within the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to drive advanced cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. This role involves incorporating thermal components such as direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), and manifolds into network and server racks (EIA 19” and ORv3). You will leverage CFD tools to perform rack and system-level thermal and fluid analysis, ensuring optimal flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature performance. Additionally, you will create 3D CAD designs for seamless hardware integration, lead validation testing, and resolve thermal or flow issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and global vendors is essential to align thermal architectures with overall system design and international standards.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end integration and testing of rack thermal solutions, including liquid cooling systems in varying form factors and product lines.
- Use CFD tools (FloTherm or Macroflow) to perform switch, rack, and system-level thermal/fluid analysis (flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature profiling).
- Design and optimize thermal components using 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) to support seamless hardware integration and testing.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand and document deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Partner with factory teams to ensure racks are built with proper airflow, hose routing, and thermal safeguards, while establishing best practices that improve build consistency across deployments.
- Collaborate with Architects/Compliance/Reliability and global vendors to align thermal architectures with total system design and international data center/thermal/mechanical standards (e.g., UL, OCP, ASHRAE, ISTA, ASTM, NEBS).
- Conduct thermal, mechanical, and reliability testing, analyzing airflow, coolant flow rates, pressure drops, and structural integrity to ensure compliance with the end-users’ specifications.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, wetted materials compliance, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Manage relationships with mechanical/thermal component vendors to build out a robust partner ecosystem consisting of racks, CDUs, hoses, manifolds, QDs, and cold plates.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (e.g., in-row cooling, in-rack cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical and thermal failures or field issues.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field is required
Experience:
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in thermal/mechanical systems integration
- 3+ years of specific experience in rack-scale thermal design and analysis
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and large-scale program management
- Familiarity with server design, heatsinks, cold plates, hoses, and blind-mate connectors
- Proficiency in CFD simulation (e.g. ANSYS, 6Sigma, etc.) and 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo)
- Hands-on experience with thermal chambers, fans, and coolant
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with strong technical leadership capabilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management and customers
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field is preferred
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus.
About Jabil’s Intelligent Infrastructure Group:
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, with a flagship facility located near The Domain and the Austin FC stadium
- Growing rapidly, with a team of more than 100 employees in Austin (500+ worldwide) and significant expansion planned through 2026
- Generated over $12 billion in FY25 revenue, driven largely by partnerships with major hyperscale customers
- Delivers cutting‑edge engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions that power the world's AI infrastructure and global data center ecosystems
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
About the Company
LinTech Global is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. LinTech has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The LinTech Global team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to support the design, delivery, and continuous compliance of secure government IT solutions. This role blends cybersecurity compliance (FedRAMP/RMF), technical implementation, automation, and solution architecture to help government customers deploy and sustain secure cloud and enterprise environments. This position is execution-driven, requiring someone who can translate security requirements into real, deployable technical solutions, produce and maintain required compliance artifacts, and work side-by-side with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is integrated throughout delivery. The role also supports proposal efforts by developing practical, compliant architectures that are realistic and achievable for implementation and transition.
Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Support FedRAMP, RMF, and government security compliance efforts across cloud and enterprise environments
- Interpret security controls (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP baselines) and translate them into practical technical implementations
- Contribute to and maintain system security artifacts, including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Control implementation narratives
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Security architecture diagrams
- Support ATO, reauthorization, and continuous monitoring activities
- Apply best-practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks while staying current with emerging threats and industry trends
- Develop complex technical solutions for large, strategic proposal efforts
- Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Design secure solution architectures for government customers, including:
- Cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP)
- Hybrid and on-premises environments
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and delivery teams to ensure security is integrated into system design
- Provide security guidance during system design, modernization, and transition-in efforts
- Apply knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Develop complex technical solutions, level-of-effort (LOE) estimates, and system architecture diagrams for large strategic initiatives
- Automation & Technical Enablement
- Develop or maintain scripts or automation to support:
- Compliance evidence collection
- Security control validation
- Configuration baselines
- Leverage tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native security and monitoring services
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual compliance effort through automation
- Proposal & Capture Support
- Support solutioning and proposal development by:
- Defining secure technical approaches
- Writing security and compliance sections
- Developing solution architectures and diagrams
- Participate in capture reviews and technical discussions as a cybersecurity subject-matter expert
- Ensure proposed solutions are realistic, compliant, and executable
Qualifications
- Experience supporting FedRAMP, RMF, and government cybersecurity compliance initiatives
- Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and federal security frameworks
- Experience developing SSPs, POA&Ms, and other cybersecurity documentation
- Experience designing secure architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments
- Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Required Skills
- Required Certification: CISSP (ISC²) or CASP+
- Secret Clearance Required to Start
Preferred Skills
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
- Experience working in ServiceNow, ITSM, or enterprise service environments
- 2+ years of experience performing data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining using statistical and general-purpose programming languages, with the ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data sources.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
Pay range and compensation package
Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!
Equal Opportunity Statement
LinTech Global, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation
Sr Program Manager – Semiconductor Manufacturing & Supply Chain Decarbonization
IntePros is seeking a Sr Project Manager to identify, structure, and deploy projects that reduce emissions across semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain operations, supporting climate commitments.
This role will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on decarbonization, operational innovation, and measurable emissions reductions while partnering with engineering, procurement, operations, and sustainability teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify emissions reduction opportunities across semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains
- Develop business cases, ROI analysis, and implementation roadmaps for decarbonization initiatives
- Lead innovation projects from concept through execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, procurement, and sustainability
- Serve as a subject matter expert on semiconductor manufacturing processes and emissions sources
- Build relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and technology providers
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to measure project and emissions impact
- Document outcomes and prepare final program reporting
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in project management, innovation, or operations within semiconductor manufacturing or supply chain environments
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Experience leading complex innovation or operational improvement projects
- Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification
- Ability to work independently and deliver impact quickly in a contract role
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sustainability or decarbonization initiatives in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing
- Knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Familiarity with frameworks such as GHG Protocol, SBTi, or CDP
- Background in semiconductor engineering, materials science, or advanced manufacturing
Role Impact
- This role will drive immediate, measurable impact on semiconductor decarbonization initiatives during a critical 12-month period leading up to 2030 climate targets.
F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.
Position Overview
The Senior Preconstruction Estimator will lead pursuits, initiate conversations with owners, act as the main point of contact with proposed clients and manage the Estimating group in certain functions. The Sr. Preconstruction Estimator will have daily involvement in the preconstruction phase of various projects by sourcing and reviewing potential opportunities, preparing budgetary estimates/schedules, and formulating work plans based on conceptual or schematic designs through construction documents. The Sr. Preconstruction Estimator helps develop project GMP by performing quantity take-off, soliciting subcontractor pricing as necessary, and/or applying historical cost data. The Sr. Preconstruction Estimator will be involved with both public and private clients.
Assigned Responsibilities
Client Development
- Promote the growth and development of Client and Designer relationships.
- Maintain positive working relationship with Client and Architect and/or Engineer contacts to facilitate successful project execution.
- Attend Client initiated meetings throughout the preconstruction phase of the project.
- Meet with owners, architects, and other industry related professionals to network and promote the interests of F.H. Paschen.
- Monitor and review potential opportunities via various solicitation websites.
- Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) including quantity take-offs.
- Review documents and provide input regarding general conditions, project phasing and site logistics.
- Create subcontractor/material supplier bid lists. Solicit subcontractor input when necessary.
- Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors.
- Participate in preconstruction presentations with the Owner (i.e., Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) booklets, etc.).
- Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, Consultants to identify, track and implement value engineering opportunities to proactively guide the design to optimize cost.
- Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs.
- Research, compile and maintain historical data base for use in future preliminary budgets and pricing
- Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Prepare instruction to bidders and other bid solicitation information as required
- Participate with the preconstruction team during the strategy meetings on the approach to the project or estimate.
- Assist in the preparation of preliminary construction schedules and work plans.
- Attend design meetings with Owner, Architect, Engineers, and Consultants
- Participate in the project hand-off meeting between the project Operations team and the preconstruction team.
- Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate.
- General work hours are 7:30am - 5pm and 5-day work weeks are standard. Note that work hours and workdays may vary (changes, additions, etc.) based on critical work activities and/or required safety supervision.
- Over ten (10) years, experience with preconstruction and estimating preferred.
- Civil and Structural experience in preconstruction and estimating strongly preferred.
- Preferred four (4) year degree in construction or civil engineering.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office to include Outlook, Excel & Word.
- Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and quantity take-off software.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required
- OSHA certification preferred.
If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.
Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K matching
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Eligibility for Year End Bonus
- LifeLock Subscription
Clinical Program Manager - Essex Management
Remote in US except, if in Maryland, DC, VA & Delaware; must be comfortable in being on client site at least once a week.
This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
We are seeking a highimpact, strategic, and executionoriented directorlevel Program Manager to lead and mature the organization's program strategy, delivery excellence, and client enablement capabilities. This role provides both strategic leadership and handson management, including direct oversight of staff and responsibility for career development, coaching, and performance management.
This role will shape how internal departmental initiatives and client programs are planned, governed, staffed, measured, and communicated, ensuring delivery rigor while enabling flexibility and innovation across diverse client environments.
This role works in close partnership with portfolio, engineering, bioinformatics, data science, and business development leadership to ensure integrated delivery, effective resource utilization, proactive risk management, and an exceptional client experience.
The ideal candidate is a decisive people leader and systems thinker who thrives in complex and evolving environments, balances strategy with execution, and brings a strong client first mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in deliveryfirst mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in delivery.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute departmental goals and objectives aligned to enterprise strategy, contract priorities, and client mission outcomes; define and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and data-informed decision-making.
- Design, implement, and continuously mature program management, governance, and delivery enablement frameworks that scale across portfolios while ensuring compliance with federal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio, program, and project health through standardized dashboards, metrics, and reporting-enabling proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and performance trends.
- Partner with portfolio and divisional leadership to support investment prioritization, funding decisions, and resource allocation, balancing client commitments, growth objectives, and staff sustainability.
- Ensure full lifecycle contract execution excellence, including initiation, execution, closeout, client reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement integration.
- Lead people management strategy for the department, including performance management, career development, succession planning, training pathways, and promotion readiness.
- Own departmental workforce and strategic resource planning, including forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, capacity planning, skills development, and certification alignment.
- Ensure compliance with staff allocations plans, time reporting, and internal policies across billable, internal, and strategic initiatives.
- Actively support business development efforts, including RFP solutioning, staffing models, transition planning, delivery onboarding, and ongoing executive client engagement.
- Champion quality-by-design principles across all delivery artifacts and processes; oversee SOP evolution, process training, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain strong awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology trends; represent the organization through thought leadership, publications, conferences, and strategic forums.
Required Skills:
- Advanced expertise in program, portfolio, and PMO leadership, including framework design, governance models, and delivery maturity assessments (e.g., PMI, PMO, Agile/Hybrid environments).
- Strong command of program operations, including financial management, forecasting, risk and issue management, resource optimization, and executive reporting.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex life sciences and health IT programs supporting clinical research, bioinformatics, public health, biomedical informatics, and regulated data environments.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, advise clients, and align cross-functional teams around shared outcomes.
- Proven problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities, with a track record of driving process improvement, operational scalability, and organizational maturity.
- Ability to rapidly assess priorities, adapt to evolving client environments, and translate strategy into executable roadmaps.
- Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge, including clinical research regulations, healthcare privacy, and federal IT compliance standards (e.g., FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMI, ISO).
- Experience operating in federal health environments (e.g., HHS, NIH, NCI), with familiarity across consulting delivery models, contract vehicles, and business development lifecycle.
Required Areas of Focus:
Program Management Leadership
- Own and evolve client-facing program and project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with mission goals, regulatory requirements, funding constraints, and delivery capacity
- Contribute to standardized BD-to-Delivery transition processes, ensuring early engagement, clarity of scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, and accountability prior to execution.
- Ensure consistent contract execution through disciplined tracking of deliverables, milestones, financials, and performance metrics, including CPAR inputs and self-assessments.
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise delivery dashboards, providing visibility into:
- Program and project health summary
- Resource utilization and capacity
- Budget performance and forecasting
- Risk and issue trends
- Key milestones and outcomes
Contract performance and quality metrics
- Establish and enforce a structured reporting cadence to support proactive leadership engagement and timely decision-making:
- Weekly: Project and program status
- Monthly: Portfolio performance and financial reviews
- Quarterly: Strategic outlook, risk posture, and growth alignment
- Serve as a senior client relationship leader, cultivating trusted partnerships and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance delivery value and expand engagements.
Financial & Resource Management
- Partner with leadership teams to define, manage, and optimize portfolio, program, and project-level budgets.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource capability matrix capturing skills, certifications, experience, performance insights, and availability.
- Optimize workforce utilization by aligning staffing decisions with delivery needs, staff development goals, and long-term organizational strategy.
- Lead and support staff transitions, onboarding, promotions, and role changes with minimal delivery disruption.
- Drive training and capability development strategies aligned to SOPs, industry standards, and evolving client needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Act as a senior liaison between executive leadership, program teams, and client stakeholders.
- Strengthen client partnerships through structured feedback mechanisms, contract / project performance reviews, and strategic planning engagements to support change agility and account growth.
- Enable cross-division collaboration to ensure integrated delivery and shared accountability.
- Communicate performance, risks, and opportunities through clear dashboards, briefings, and executive presentations.
Advisory & Consultation
- Provide strategic advisory services to internal and external stakeholders navigating complex program and project and delivery challenges.
- Translate technical, business domain, and operational concepts into actionable strategies that enable informed decision-making.
- Serve as a trusted advisor supporting both delivery excellence and organizational growth.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a scientific, health, or program management discipline preferred. PMP or equivalent certification desired.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior program strategy and delivery leadership roles across federal, academic, and private-sector environments.
- Program Leadership: Extensive experience program management, PMO leadership, governance, financial management, and large-scale delivery enablement.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong background in life sciences, clinical research, bioinformatics, health informatics, and public health.
- Leadership & Business Acumen: Proven ability to lead distributed teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and influence at the executive level.
- Business Development: Demonstrated success supporting client growth, solution design, and consulting delivery models.
- Federal Health IT Experience: Experience supporting HHS, NIH, NCI, or similar agencies strongly preferred.
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
- Flexible Approved Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Work From Home Anywhere in the US
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
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The company is a recognized leader in the commercial faade industry, specializing in innovative glazing and curtain wall systems across North America. Known for executing complex, high-value projects with precision and professionalism, they are expanding their national project management team to keep pace with growing demand. Their approach blends craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologyand they're seeking forward-thinking professionals who can lead from anywhere.
The company is seeking a Remote Project Manager with deep experience in commercial glazing or curtain wall systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, excels at remote coordination, and can lead multimillion-dollar faade projects from preconstruction through closeout.
You'll manage every phase of the project lifecycleleveraging digital tools, strong communication, and a process-driven mindset to deliver on time, on budget, and on spec. While you won't be on site every day, your presence will be felt through structured collaboration, proactive planning, and a firm grasp of what it takes to keep complex installations moving forward.
Minimum three years of experience managing glazing or curtain wall projects.
Demonstrated success managing commercial construction projects remotely.
Expertise in architectural, structural, and fabrication drawings.
Strong knowledge of curtain wall, storefront, ACM, or unitized faade systems.
Comfortable leading project updates, vendor negotiations, and client coordination remotely.
Proven ability to manage contracts, track costs, and mitigate risk.
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD, or PM platforms.
Existing network of glazing vendors and subcontractors.
Fully remote work with flexible hours.
Collaborative, experienced, and high-performing team.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Impactful, high-visibility projects across the U.S.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Culture that values clarity, accountability, and trust.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
