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Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary: Up to $150,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits

About the Role

A well-established residential developer is seeking a Construction Manager due to continued growth across the Dallas market.

The business delivers large-scale single-family and multi-unit housing developments and has a strong pipeline of upcoming projects. This role will focus on overseeing multiple active sites and ensuring programme, quality, and cost targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple residential developments from groundworks through final handover
• Manage Site Managers and field teams across active communities
• Monitor build programmes, quality standards, and health and safety compliance
• Control budgets and drive cost efficiency across developments
• Coordinate with commercial, technical, and land teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders

What They’re Looking For

• Experience working for a residential developer or national housebuilder
• Strong background delivering volume housing or multi-phase residential schemes
• Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
• Strong programme management and subcontractor coordination skills
• Good commercial awareness and cost control capability
• Senior Site Managers ready to step up will be considered

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to $150,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Long-term opportunity within a growing residential developer
• Strong land pipeline and consistent project flow
• Clear progression into senior operational leadership roles

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At Michelin, we're on a mission to enable Motion for Life - through tires, around tires, and beyond. As a global leader in mobility and innovation, we are looking for a creative and strategic Sales Intern to join our teams for an exciting 13-week internship (May-August). As a sales intern on our dynamic team, you'll drive transformative projects that directly shape our sales performance, customer relationships, and channel strategies across Michelin's innovative product lines. This is your chance to collaborate with top industry professionals, develop practical business solutions, and build your expertise at the forefront of the tire industry. Designed for full-time MBA candidates, this opportunity offers hands-on experience in a global company renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainable mobility, and customer satisfaction. Step in and make a real impact while launching your career with Michelin! You will collaborate with senior leaders to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions, tackling critical business challenges while gaining a comprehensive understanding of our operations through a dedicated Sales track!

This internship allows candidates to experience the culture and learn. It presents an exceptional occasion for a small group of outstanding individuals to learn, develop, and thrive at Michelin. Successful interns may be considered for full-time roles, positioning themselves as high-potential General Management candidates for the organization.

The program emphasizes personalized career mentorship, hands-on experience allowing you to explore roles. We build customized career paths for individuals who demonstrate curiosity and a strategic mentality. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to pursue career prospects beyond North America. This is an opportunity to impact a global organization while laying the groundwork for your career.

This position is an entry point for future marketing leaders in our organization. It is based in Greenville, SC - close to beaches, mountains, and major cities like Atlanta and Charlotte.

As a Sales Intern, you will leverage your MBA skills to collect and evaluate market data, design and test sales strategies, and deliver actionable insights that drive business growth. You will share your findings and implementation recommendations with leadership, collaborating closely with your team to ensure impact.

• Analyze market trends, size, and growth opportunities within targeted segments to inform sales decisions.
• Assess competitor products, pricing models, and distribution networks to identify sales advantages and opportunities.
• Evaluate customer requirements, pain points, and purchasing behaviors relevant to each segment to strengthen sales approaches.
• Develop a robust business model featuring go-to-market sales strategies, pricing plans, and compelling value propositions to our network.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between sales initiatives and ongoing Michelin projects.

• *Bachelor's degree and an advanced graduate degree in progress (e.g., MBA) at an accredited college or university. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

• Impactful and relevant prior work experience

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team
• Comfort with ambiguous, constantly evolving situations
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and with global colleagues
• Exhibits curiosity with a growth mindset to discover and solve strategic, complicated questions
• US citizen, permanent resident or otherwise authorized to work for Michelin on an ongoing, indefinite basis. This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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The Business Unit Leader on the Manufacturing Operations team creates conditions for team success, delivering sustainable value for People, Profit & Planet. As a Group values representative, they develop areas of excellence for current and future performance using CARE and TECH.

Leading the team, the Business Unit Leader drives success by promoting sustainable value for people, profit, and the planet through the roles outlined below:

Operations team member: the Business Unit Leader strives to boost the Shop's performance ahead of their own Business Unit. To accomplish this, they actively participate in:

• Sharing guidelines between Business Units and helping to contribute to the Plant performance in a collaborative manner. We maintain an outlook of "ONE MANUFACTURING TEAM" in all situations.
• Identifying and nurturing individuals with potential to advance their careers within the Shop. These individuals are cultivated within their Business Unit and then transitioned to other roles to meet business demands.
• Backing Shop choices even amidst uncertainty and adverse conditions that might affect their own Business Unit.
• Boosting the Business Unit's efficiency by regularly coaching and offering feedback to support team members.
• Offering feedback on the performance of support team members and suggesting ways for improvement.

The Business Unit Leader is dedicated to nurturing individuals, viewing the plant as a hub for recruitment, training, and facilitating the professional development of all team members.

• Embrace a continuous learning approach within the teams, by assessing competencies and pinpointing development chances to address any gaps.
• Ensure the development of people through the avenue of Spoke training by support teams or through social promotion projects.
• Apply career paths accessible for all their employees.
• Construct and have faith in the importance of diverse teams.
• Support competency development through mentoring & coaching.

Role model of our core beliefs, mission & approach: the Business Unit Leader serves as the face of the Plant for the employees. They exemplify the group's principles by:

• Consistently living out the values and acting as an example to inspire their employees by their behaviors.
• Motivating their teams by bringing to bear the Michelin purpose & Dream.
• Ensuring that all team members grasp the Plant strategy and recognize their contribution to the overall success of the vision.
• Aligning the shop-level vision and mobilizing the teams to bring that vision to life on-site.
• Reflect the values of the Company by promptly resolving employee concerns. Guarantee the accurate and punctual completion of time and attendance records for employees, and address any attendance issues promptly.
• Establishing Safety as a core principle in the Business Unit, where each individual upholds responsibility for their safety and the safety of those around them.

Customer & business partner: the Business Unit Leader grasps the customers' demands and the business implications and leads the teams towards customer-centricity. The Business Unit Leader is required to:

• Acquire knowledge about the Customer/partners and their needs and the contribution their Business Unit makes to fulfill their expectations.
• Lead their Business Unit, with a focus on every aspect of generating economic value.
• Support the business through a cooperation with local teams for: industrializations, modifications, digitalization, Industry transformations, etc.

Sustainability champion: the Business Unit Leader is recognized as a dedicated champion and influencer for continuous improvements in the environmental impact of their Business Unit by:

• Promoting a culture that is aware and values sustainability and environment.
• Complying/Implementing the strategy for environmental impact and biodiversity.

Model for ICARE & Empowerment: The Business Unit Leader actively leads with ICARE principles, guiding and motivating the team accordingly.

• Motivate and convey their enthusiasm for ICARE to all staff members across all levels, by actively implementing the model within their Business Unit.
• Foster an environment of inclusion, safety, collaboration, and collective intelligence within their team.
• Engage shop Support Teams to empower and involve them in plant's future transformation.

Operational Excellence Leader: the Business Unit Leader is dedicated to cultivating operational superiority by guaranteeing that:

• Operations are guided by the application of MMW(MDP+OR/MAPP), as the teams recognize the significance of these high-quality methods. Fundamentals are maintained consistently to establish the groundwork for attaining industrial efficiency.
• The pursuit of ongoing advancement within the Business Unit, seeking to minimize variations and eliminate non-value-added tasks, is robust.
• Achieve Business Unit SMQDC expected performance levels and respect of standards to satisfy customer demand.
• The team and its members are empowered and visibly committed. Autonomy increases through the evolution of polyvalence, competencies, and responsibility.
• Uses sound problem-solving methodology to eliminate root causes of problems as they arise.

Digital and Innovation contributor: Adopt innovation, engineering, and technology ensuring the transformation is recognized as an opportunity for excellence by:

• Seeking opportunity to apply and encourage team to work with and use digital application where appropriate. Apply "use cases" to help team move forward to data-driven approach.
• Helping to build the foundations necessary for the transformation (data quality, competencies, organization, plant roadmap, collaboration with Site Digital Department).
• Supporting and triggering projects and initiatives that will develop capabilities aligned with the Michelin strategy. Highlight the importance to copy/paste digital good practices.

• A BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience in the Chemical Industry is required. MBA, Masters of Engineering are preferred.
• Having prior experience in managing within a unionized setting is advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of successful people management (industrial setting preferred).
• Established history of managing employee performance effectively (incorporating attendance, productivity, skill growth, and talent supervision).
• A track record of effective industrial oversight (ensuring safety, optimizing production, maintaining quality, managing costs and budgets, etc).
• Proficiency in managing Industrial Site Utilities is beneficial (covering steam, wastewater, air, nitrogen, cooling water).
• Experience in Process Safety Management is advantageous.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!

Seek to optimize racing car design and setup configurations for on-track vehicle performance gains, using predictive simulation technologies.

Vehicle Performance Simulation & Analysis Responsibilities

• Predictive vehicle performance simulation and analysis for racing car configurations using Driver‑in‑the‑Loop (DIL) and other advanced simulation technologies.
• Analyze, interpret, and report results from DIL, vehicle simulators, and real‑world testing to HRC and racing team stakeholders.
• Guide HRC engineering groups and racing teams to maximize powertrain and overall vehicle performance.
• Design, execute, and optimize vehicle dynamics performance experiments, including free parameter optimization studies.
• Develop, configure, calibrate, and validate vehicle dynamics and performance models using simulation, rig, and on‑track data.
• Prepare model parameters, perform pre‑ and post‑processing, and generate correlation and validation reports.
• Create and maintain vehicle modeling and simulation tools, including models tested on the DIL simulator.
• Support development, debugging, and validation of vehicle dynamics and control system simulation platforms.
• Gather system characterization data and support rig testing (suspension kinematics and compliance, mass properties, shaker testing, wind tunnel, etc.).
• Collaborate with HRC teams to develop rig and track test plans, attend testing, and produce clear, timely technical reports.
• Work closely with HRC engineers, racing teams, Honda affiliates, and external partners to ensure effective communication and data exchange.
• Provide vehicle dynamics analytical expertise as a service across HRC engineering and racing programs.
• Support fault diagnosis and technical problem‑solving at racetracks.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain vehicle control system software.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and compliance with records retention policies.

Physical Demands Requirements:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist while working.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work on close to the groundwork.
• Crawling.
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to work underneath suspended vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnosis problems and or remove replace parts.
• Standing for sustained periods during work or events.
• Sitting. Extensive travel and long travels.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long distances at the track to pit lane and around shop) 
• Lifting. Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while servicing / maintaining a race engine, vehicles and equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.

Emotional Requirements:

• Make quick decisions
• Hazard awareness, aware of surroundings
• Planning and problem-solving
• Coping with change and other people

KYA Services is looking for a motivated and versatile individual to join our expanding team in a position that offers opportunities for career advancement in Sales or Operations.

This entry level role will assist our sales & operations team in enhancing current client relationships and laying the groundwork for attracting new clients and opportunities. It is a support role in sales and operations, offering career training and opportunities for planned growth within our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Year ONE

• Familiarize yourself with all programs and tools to support KYA Sales / Operations Team
• Respond to research requests and initiate value add research for Sales / Operations Team
• Proactively research new target markets and populate our CRM system contact information for Regional Advisors
• Utilize our Hubspot CRM lists for effective communication and timely response on all task and action items
• Attend various events, conventions, presentations, etc. as a representative of The KYA Group
• Learn and maintain an understanding of product knowledge & reference marketing materials to support RA’s to inform potential clients and identify needs
• Shadow RA sales calls: record as much information as possible from clients and/or site surveys (product, color, style, lead time, DDD, size of area, etc)
• Assist Project Managers and learn how to accurately measure areas on site surveys (and take photos, when applicable)
• Accurately enter requests from Sales Team on new opportunities into Hubspot
• Build relationship with Services Team and have an understanding of action steps to support the job cycle
• Maintain accurate records of time management and recording practices with Trinet
• Visit installs, as requested by Sales Team
• Support RA’s to have work releases signed by client in a timely manner, then deliver to Services department
• Take before and after photos of installs, as requested
• Assist Services department with contacting subcontractors to acquire quotes, as necessary
• Networking to build trusting relationships with potential customers
• Word-of-mouth marketing techniques to build a customer base
• Assist in organizing marketing events
• Research target markets and identifies the point of contact for prospecting
• Provide Customer feedback to the Marketing and Sales departments
• Ensure consistent brand messaging
• Posting company content on social media platforms
• Travel for trade show support and client/salesperson account management
• To provide accurate, supporting sales records on a quarterly basis
• Have a basic understanding of all KYA purchasing contracts

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But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

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Groundworks is seeking a talented Divisional Finance Lead to join our tribe in Dallas, TX OR Virginia Beach, VA!

This position is responsible for leading the financial business support processes (i.e., planning, forecasting, controlling and analysis) for one of the Company’s two operating divisions. This individual will partner directly with the Divisional Business Manager to deliver on the Division’s near and long-term objectives. This position will work cross functionally with a wide range of departments and levels. The role is highly visible within the organization. This individual will also have opportunities to lead or partner on key corporate level improvement, cost down and other special projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s integrated business planning process, including strategic plan, annual plan and monthly/quarterly forecasts
• Participate in monthly/quarterly business reviews and develop relevant reporting packages in partnership with Divisional management
• Sales pipeline and forecast management, coordination, and analysis
• Revenue tracking and analysis, including gap analysis and driving / coordinating sales activity to meet monthly, quarterly and annual targets
• Identify and monitor significant business trends, variances and value levers in the business
• Be a thought leader and partner with Division management to drive sound financial decisions and operational efficiencies
• Create ad hoc analysis to support key business decisions and business negotiations
• Drive finance discipline, fact-based decision-making, and financial visibility across the Division
• Support for annual audits
• Responsibility for key controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley readiness
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed, including potential M&A
• Coach and mentor team members and the broader finance team
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; CMA, CPA, MBA, master’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent education is a plus
• 7+ years of relevant business experience in finance and accounting; preferably in a public company setting and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of a broad range of business processes and concepts; experience with sales and operations planning, site or business unit controlling, sales funnel and pipeline
• Critical thinker who is willing to go above and beyond to provide business insights
• Self-starter with a high internal, competitive drive to succeed and be the best
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Keen ability to handle ambiguity and add the right amount of structure where necessary
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills
• Willingness to do what it takes to achieve the goal, including working extended hours or weekends as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technology and organization skills, including experience with ERP/CRM systems and Microsoft Office, with a high proficiency in Excel

Requirements & Perks

• Full-time
• Onsite: 1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 or 1945 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75038
• Occasional travel
• Equity

What we provide:

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

KOPMAN US is in search of a Lead Installer to oversee day‑to‑day installation activities on playground and outdoor fitness construction sites. This role combines hands‑on work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity across installation projects.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

Leaders at KOMPAN are open, informal, and non-hierarchical. They are eager to delegate, involve, inspire, and energize their teams and celebrate results. KOMPAN leaders take pride in developing their people and building competencies and capabilities together.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily site activities and ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Lead and support Installation team members, ensuring high performance and strong teamwork.
• Perform general groundworks including excavation, curbing, backfilling, landscaping, and fencing.
• Install playground equipment and ensure accurate site leveling and alignment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to meet deadlines and adhere to specifications.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery relevant to the installation process.
• Travel to job sites as required across designated U.S. regions (role is field‑based).
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Assist with material handling, equipment checks, and job site setup.
• Communicate site progress and challenges to management.
• Support training of new installers and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned based on project needs.

What You’ll Need

• Experience as a construction foreman or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements (OSHA).
• Proficiency in groundwork, equipment installation, and setting site levels.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a team.
• Familiarity with construction tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Machine operator experience (mini‑excavator, skid steer, dumper, etc.). Adapted from “machine tickets up to 10T, digger and dumper.”

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave

Not Sure if You Qualify?

That’s ok! If you’re interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Role Description

Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) is seeking a Trail Project Manager who will oversee design and construction of the Emerald Trail. The Emerald Trail will be a 30-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail and linear park system when completed. It includes the construction of more than 20 miles of trail and the restoration of McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. GWJax is partnering with the City of Jacksonville (COJ) and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) to build the Emerald Trail, in collaboration with 14 historic urban neighborhoods.

The Trail Project Manager plays a pivotal role in designing, managing, and delivering successful trail projects, from initial concept to construction completion. The Trail Project Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the production of design and permitting of trail segments, including scope of work, schedule and budget. The Trail Project Manager reports to GWJax’s CEO, works in collaboration with COJ and JTA staff, and coordinates with project stakeholders such as private landowners, rail roads, and other public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of trail projects, including planning, design, bidding, construction, and close-out
• Manage the consultants performing landscape design and engineering
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and scope to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• In conjunction with COJ and JTA, develop project scopes and negotiate fees.
• Produce monthly project reports
• Act as a technical lead, reviewing designs and deliverables for quality control and adherence to engineering principles and standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permitting requirements
• Develop and implement best practices and processes to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff
• Liaise and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, consultants, landowners, railroads, and the public
• Represent the project at meetings and presentations, making recommendations and addressing concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in civil engineering design and project management, with a focus on transportation or infrastructure projects. Trail design experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience working with municipal, state and/or federal government preferred

Compensation: Salary is based on experience and qualifications. The position may be staff or contractor.

To apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume by email to with the subject header Trail Project Manager.

Groundwork Jacksonville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation/identification or any legally protected status. 

Company Description

Groundwork Jacksonville is the primary nonprofit organization working to restore and connect the streams and parks of Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail to help revitalize the historic neighborhoods of our city’s urban core. Our mission is to create sustainable environmental change in urban neighborhoods through community-based partnerships. Focus areas include creek restoration, trail building, park development, green infrastructure implementation, public art, and environmental stewardship. Groundwork partners with neighborhood residents, private and nonprofit partners, local businesses and government officials to identify environmental improvements that will advance equitable, healthy, vibrant communities and empower the next generation of community leaders.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, and Commodity Management (All Levels)

As a member of the strategic sourcing team, you will be integral in working with the cross-functional groups defining, designing, building, and testing Castelion vehicle and missile subsystems. We are looking for people of all levels; from newly established supply chain professionals to those who have amassed multiple years worth of experience. You win in this role by creating a supplier ecosystem that scales seamlessly from prototype to production. Success is defined by the perfect balance of technical quality, aggressive timelines, and the operational agility needed to help Castelion scale. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven individuals who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to lay the groundwork for a team to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making an immediate tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies by analyzing suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure reliable supply for upcoming product launches.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to maintain a robust supply base capable of Castelion's rapid development and production.
• Track and report on performance metrics and sourcing trends to support alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance service levels while addressing risks and compliance requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations, including pricing, technical requirements, and compliance terms.
• Facilitate design for manufacturability reviews with input from supplier quality and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the development and execution of supply plans to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
• Assist in addressing sole/single source risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Lead and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address and resolve issues with rejected materials, aiming to prevent future quality problems.
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on critical supply issues and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Technical Proficiency: 2+ years of experience working in a related field, program, or project

Preferred Skills and Experience

• System Experience: Experience with MRP or ERP systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders, and the total ownership of the data within them.
• Technical Skills: This role requires broad mechanical domain knowledge, including machined parts, composites, chemicals, avionics and their associated manufacturers and manufacturing methods.
• Problem-Solving: Innovative problem-solving approach using critical thinking, including utilization of learnings from an American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications and data analysis using Excel, SQL, or an advanced analytics software.
• Clearance: Active US Government security clearance or the ability to get one.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.