Engineering Structures Jobs in Merriam

The Lead Estimator accurately estimates the cost, resources, and labor needed to complete projects within the assigned Business Unit. Leads and mentors

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and properly vets all bid opportunities to ensure viability. Reviews the bid calendar and schedules bid reviews
• Attends pre-bid meetings and job walks, ensuring sufficient understanding of the job scope
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and addenda accurately.
• Review historical production rates, material pricing, and equipment utilization.
• Applies all collected information to the job bid to ensure accuracy
• Intentionally collects information through available channels and applies it to the bidding process to deliver an accurate, well-organized, detailed, and timely bid
• Performs project takeoffs using BlueBeam
• Recommends profitability for estimated projects
• Presents bids to customers
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders (including Project Managers, Field Operations, and Customers) regarding the bid. Supports project handoff to the assigned Project Manager
• operations, and customers
• Provides excellent client service and encourages growth and repeat business by establishing and maintaining successful business relationships
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
• Ability to perform required mathematical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and use multiple platforms (internally and externally) to manage projects (HCSS, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications
• Knowledge of structural and flatwork

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field preferred
• 7-10 years of experience estimating for a self-performing GC or specialty subcontractor
• First-hand field experience is a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed must be met by the incumbent in this role to perform the job's essential functions successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to safely navigate active job sites around heavy equipment and in varying weather conditions

Other Requirements

• Full-time, In-Person hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during regular business hours
• Some travel to M&H office locations may be required.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

We’re looking for someone to join our recruiting team at Advastar—a small, experienced crew based in a sharp office on the Country Club Plaza. We support a wide range of industry leaders, place talent on major construction & engineering projects nationwide, and we are positioning ourselves for growth.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• $52K -$57K+ base salary + unlimited commission (BOE)
• Full-time, M-F, office-based position (Country Club Plaza)
• Vacation, paid holidays, and healthcare benefits
• Top AI-powered recruiting tech to make your job easier
• Amenities include onsite gym, common spaces, patio, covered parking/entrance, etc.

No experience? No problem—we’ll teach you the ropes. What we need is someone who’s eager to learn, ready to put in the work, and excited to build a career. If you’ve got a competitive streak or a knack for getting things done, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities:

• Source Top Talent: Identify and attract both active and passive candidates through networking, industry-specific databases, social media, job boards, and Advastar’s proprietary recruitment processes.
• Understand Client Needs: Partner with clients to gain a deep understanding of their culture, technical requirements, and staffing goals, ensuring perfect candidate matches.
• Screen & Assess: Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and evaluations to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for niche roles in Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades.
• Deliver Personalized Service: Provide individualized attention to clients and candidates through Advastar’s OnePoint Connect™ approach, acting as the main point of contact throughout the hiring process.
• Manage the Process: Coordinate interviews, facilitate offer negotiations, and handle onboarding logistics with efficiency and urgency.
• Build Networks: Leverage Advastar’s deep industry networks and your own relationship-building skills to expand our talent pool and strengthen client partnerships.
• Stay Industry-Savvy: Keep up-to-date on trends, certifications (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, OSHA), and workforce challenges in our core industries to provide expert guidance.
• Drive Results: Meet and exceed recruitment targets by approaching every search with energy, creativity, and a focus on quality outcomes.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with clients and candidates.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, curious, and team-oriented

EEO

We are seeking a senior to advanced level software engineer with strong expertise in front-end development. While this role does include full-stack development, the initial project will be primarily focused on frontend delivery. In addition to application delivery, this role serves as a mentor for less experienced development staff, and close collaboration with our User Experience team.

Key Activities

• Collaborates with UX and graphic designers to deliver visually appealing web solutions adhering to 508 compliance standards and standardized design systems.
• Partners with product owners and customers in the development of innovative solutions that achieve business goals.
• Reviews and analyzes business and technical requirements and implements technical solutions to meet those requirements.
• Works in multidisciplinary team with full-stack developers.
• Apply the principles of software engineering to the design, implementation, configuration, and optimization of multiple web-based applications.
• Creates unit and automation tests as part of Continuous Development.
• Cross browser testing new features.
• Conducts peer code reviews, provides recommendations, and works with peers to improve software coding practices.
• Fixes bugs, supports QA and UAT phases of releases.
• Keeps abreast of latest and emerging technologies.
• Fosters an agile mindset enabling high-performing teams.
• Provides coaching, education and advocates for frontend development best practices.
• Experience with API infrastructure and development, and associated tools and best practices.
• Provides on-call support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, incident management, and service request management for supported products and environments.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires 6 – 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Senior to advanced understanding of subject. Has in-depth and/or breadth of knowledge in discipline.
• Proficiency with Java, TypeScript, CSS, HTML methods.
• Senior to Advanced experience with Angular.
• Performs work independently with limited supervision and direction. Serves as a mentor for less experienced staff.
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and adapts quickly to change.
• Amazing attention to detail and pride in delivering consistently pixel perfect work.
• Creation of modern CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, Fortify, Sonar, etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS services and security best practices.
• Cloud networking across numerous accounts, environments, and vendors, and zero trust principles.
• Terraform to deploy AWS cloud services and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in the creation and/or practical application of components in design systems (versus only having exposure to pattern libraries).
• Advanced experience with multiple programming languages (Java, Python, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of some cloud-based platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, etc. and the ability to learn new platforms.
• Willingness to become proficient in any new programming language or tool quickly.
• Experience with centralized application observability and monitoring across disparate tools and services.

SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.

The primary purpose of this position is to achieve revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction goals for key accounts in high growth industries. This role will manage business development, pre and post-sales support, channel coordination and operational support for key accounts globally. Project managers and application engineers will report into this role to provide a world class customer experience while achieving growth goals. The individual in this role will demonstrate and implement best practices in professional selling, actively use CRM and other customer management tools and work effectively with reps, internal team members, and marketing and product development to achieve their goals. This role will help refine the current key account program while implementing key corporate initiatives and effectively facilitating the transfer of information between SPX, representatives, and customers. This role meets regularly with customers to discuss goals, needs, general conditions, repairs, upgrades, parts, and major modifications. The incumbent also works with team members to prepare estimates/proposals and perform project management functions as needed and to review performance metrics and market feedback to consistently improve performance. Additionally, the incumbent must know the activity level of competitors in the market and meet booking/revenue goals for each quarter and for the year. The successful incumbent demonstrates a clear sense of urgency and direction while inspiring, leading, and communicating effectively with others. Success in this role requires extensive technical knowledge of assigned product lines, as well as a comprehensive understanding of market conditions and customer needs.

This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Actively pursue key accounts (both OEM and end users)
2. Work with cross-functional teams to maximize sales globally.
3. Develop strategies for quoting opportunities and setting pricing levels.
4. Keep the representatives focused on supporting assigned customers locally and communicating effectively local needs and issues.
5. Contact and meet with customers to discuss all aspects of proposals and close opportunities.
6. Meet annual sales and gross margin goals.
7. Develop and cultivate customer relationships by meeting with customers, conducting presentations, and discussing existing projects.
8. Regularly pass information to and from the representatives and SPX Cooling’s headquarters to assist with sales and customer requests.
9. Discuss specific coil products with the representatives and approve aggressive discount levels.
10. Monitor transaction pipeline to develop proper forecasts.
11. Manage and track territory pricing levels, discount levels, and gross margins.
12. Travel frequently to support customer needs.
13. Document customer requirements for new products, as well as desired changes/enhancements for existing products
14. Influence and collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to enhance products and responsive to customer needs and marketing opportunities.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Meet revenue, bookings and gross margin goals.
• Customer satisfaction metrics and goals
• Implementation of CRM and professional sales practices
• Monthly accuracy of pipeline

PEOPLE LEADER COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Leadership and team management
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Continuous Improvement
• Facilitating Change
• Building a Successful Team
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Building Trust
• Gaining Commitment
• Planning and Organizing
• Delegating Responsibility
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Continuous Learning
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, notably in Engineering or another technical field
• 10+ years of experience in rep management, direct sales and key account management
• Knowledge of HVAC/cooling towers

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively manage data and understand analytics using a CRM / pipeline management tool
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Willingness to travel at least 50 percent of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending/stooping about five percent of the time
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to effectively read from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
• May work outside and may be exposed to bad weather, heat, and/or excessive noise

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Entry-Level Sales Account Executive

Kansas City, MO (Power & Light) | Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

If you’re competitive, coachable, and motivated by performance-based pay, keep reading.

At Avenue Logistics, you’ll build your own book of business, close deals, and earn uncapped commission based on performance — from day one, not tenure.

Training

You don’t need a background in transportation or logistics to succeed here. Many of our top producers started with no logistics experience. We provide hands-on, in-person training and mentorship from experienced leaders. You’ll receive real-time coaching, structured onboarding, and daily support as you build your book.

Compensation

• Base salary + uncapped commission

• Commission structure paying up to 17% of Gross Profit

• Income that scales directly with the book of business you build

• No cap on earnings as production grows

A Day in the Life

• Prospect and build relationships with companies that ship freight

• Develop partnerships with shippers and transportation providers

• Negotiate pricing and protect margin

• Coordinate with internal teams to move freight successfully

• Track revenue and grow your book month over month

Why Reps Join Avenue

We’re a growing company — and that creates opportunity. There are no restricted territory models limiting who you can pursue. What you build is yours. Our commission structure pays up to 17% of the Gross Profit you generate, meaning your income scales directly with your production. In an industry where commission models vary widely, high producers should be compensated accordingly.

Who Thrives Here

• Individuals motivated by performance-based pay

• People comfortable hearing “no” and pushing forward

• Self-starters who want ownership early in their careers

• Professionals who measure success in results

This is a performance-driven environment.

If you want ownership, open opportunity, mentorship, and compensation tied directly to what you build — apply below.

Hybrid | Contract Through End of 2026 | Kansas City, MO

Approx. 25 hours/week (increasing closer to event)

Our client, a respected professional organization based in Kansas City, is seeking a Consultant – Event Project Manager to support the planning and execution of a large-scale annual industry summit. This is a part-time contract role expected to run through the end of the year, with hours increasing significantly as the event approaches.

This role is best suited for someone who sees the full picture of a complex event and can drive timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure all moving parts come together seamlessly. While event coordination experience is helpful, this position leans heavily toward project management and adult learning program development rather than traditional meeting logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall project timelines and ensure cross-functional deliverables stay on track
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and track follow-ups and deadlines
• Support development of event themes, programming structure, and attendee experience
• Lead keynote speaker coordination and related logistics
• Partner with marketing and communications teams on event messaging and website content
• Collaborate with the meetings and events team on space planning and logistics
• Assist with networking event concepts and scheduling structure
• Monitor budget considerations related to programming elements
• Provide onsite support during the summit and assist with post-event evaluation

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, ideally supporting conferences, summits, or educational programs
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex timelines
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently with autonomy while maintaining consistent updates
• Event coordination or adult learning experience is a plus

JOB SUMMARY

As the Marketing Analytics Senior Manager at Creative Planning, you will be the strategic architect of our data-driven growth engine. You will bridge the gap between complex data science and executive-level marketing strategy, providing the insights necessary to optimize our brand presence, client acquisition, and long-term retention.

As a direct report to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will oversee the development of our analytics framework, converting raw data into comprehensive insights that inform multi-million dollar budget decisions and improve the fiduciary services provided to our clients.

JOB DUTIES

Marketing Acquisition & Performance Analytics

• Attribution Modeling: Design and manage multi-touch attribution (MTA) models to accurately assign value to various channels (Digital, Print, TV, Events, and Referrals).
• Media Optimization: Partner with the growth team to analyze channel performance, identifying high-yield opportunities to lower Client Acquisition Costs (CAC) while increasing lead quality.
• Funnel Velocity: Monitor the lead-to-client lifecycle, identifying bottlenecks in the conversion process and recommending interventions to increase sales velocity.

Retention & Client Lifecycle Analytics

• Churn Mitigation: Develop predictive models to identify "at-risk" clients and provide actionable insights to the wealth management teams to improve AUM retention.
• Cross-Sell & Share of Wallet: Analyze client portfolios and behaviors to identify opportunities for additional services (Tax, Estate Planning, Trust Services), driving deeper household penetration.
• LTV Analysis: Calculate and track Lifetime Value (LTV) across various client segments to guide long-term strategic investments.

CX (Customer Experience) Analytics

• Journey Mapping: Utilize data to visualize and analyze the end-to-end client journey, identifying "moments of truth" that impact client satisfaction.
• Sentiment & Feedback: Lead the analysis of NPS (Net Promoter Score), CSAT, and qualitative client feedback, correlating these metrics with business outcomes.
• Digital Experience: Collaborate with product and web teams to analyze user behavior on digital portals, optimizing for engagement and ease of use.

Marketing Planning & Strategic Finance

• Budgeting & MMM: Lead the annual and quarterly marketing budgeting process using Media Mix Modeling (MMM) to forecast the impact of spend on firm growth.
• KPI Framework: Establish and maintain the "Marketing Command Center"—a suite of executive dashboards that provide real-time visibility into marketing ROI.
• Strategic Advisory: Act as a primary advisor to the CMO on resource allocation, market trends, and competitive positioning based on data-driven forecasts.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Data Storytelling: Translate "rows and columns" into a compelling strategic narrative for the CMO and Executive Planning Committee.
• Fiduciary Mindset: Uphold data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality standards, ensuring alignment with wealth management industry regulations and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Collaborative Influence: Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and Legal/Compliance teams to ensure data accessibility and accuracy.
• Agility: Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where the ability to pivot based on new data is essential.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 8–12+ years in marketing analytics, business intelligence, or data science, ideally within Financial Services, Wealth Management, or a high-growth Professional Services environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science). Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Data Stack: High proficiency in SQL and experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker). Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses is a plus.
• MarTech: Familiarity with Salesforce (CRM), marketing automation platforms (HubSpot/Marketo), and Google Analytics 4.
• Statistical Modeling: Experience with Python or R for predictive modeling and advanced statistical analysis.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator - Up to $55k/annually DOE!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator for our automotive manufacturing client to start immediately at up to $55k/annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Responsibilities:

Receiving

• Ensure all supplier & customer ASN's are entered and/or electronically loaded within specified times
• Coordinate all material activities as it relates to "sequence only" product
• Load and review supplier ASN's against receipts to make sure they are correct and transmitted within specified time windows. Report discrepancies to the appropriate Material Planner.
• Compare supplier's carrier against transportation routing instructions, complete Document of Excess Transportation Cost forms as necessary.
• Notify appropriate Material Planner/Coordinator when new engineering level parts are received.
• Prepare Fed Ex and UPS shipments daily
• Generates miscellaneous reports for Materials and Receiving Departments, as necessary.
• Enter packing slip information into Trans4M and attach the Bill of Ladings by end of business day. Initiate first follow up directly with suppliers on packing slip discrepancies and ASN issues.
• Receive all non-production items against assigned discrete purchase orders. Notify recipient of receipt. Communicate MRO packing slip discrepancies to the originator.
• Input DPR for shipping inaccuracies (labeling, no paperwork, no ASN, quantity discrep, late, etc.)
• Track approved shipping labels for suppliers
• Immediately report all damaged freight to the appropriate Material Planner. (
• Monitor inventory levels by running required reports each shift to validate appropriate levels.
• Provide direction to inbound carrier drivers for dock assignment and / or drop yard instructions.
• Receive, process and store all necessary shipment paperwork.

Shipping

• Prepare customer shipping paperwork (bill of lading, packing slip)
• Review bank status in Clark System & advise Supervisor of critical levels according to screen
• Coordinate daily truck shipments
• Fully responsible for "sequence only" product
• Provide appropriate paperwork including dunnage loads to carrier drivers.
• Provides back-up support for miscellaneous Materials functions.
• Assist in all plant wide inventory activities, as required.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Location: Kansas City, KS

Schedule/Shift Details: First shift

• Overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of basic labor or business operating procedures.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Hi-Low license preferred
• Able to maintain confidential information

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement