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A well-established commercial construction firm in the Madison County area is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join their growing team. This position plays a key role in the preconstruction process by developing accurate project cost estimates, analyzing drawings and schematics, and supporting successful project planning from early concept through closeout.

This role requires strong conceptual estimating experience. The estimator must be comfortable reviewing preliminary drawings, schematics, or incomplete plan sets and developing reliable pricing when full plans and specifications are not always available.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in all aspects of project estimating from early project planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Developconceptual estimates using preliminary drawings, schematics, and limited project information.
• Analyze architectural drawings, blueprints, and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for drywall and related construction projects.
• Calculate material quantities, labor costs, and overall project budgets.
• Evaluate construction methods and material selections to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather information needed for accurate pricing.
• Prepare detailed and competitive bids and proposals.
• Communicate with architects, contractors, and clients to clarify scope and project requirements.
• Maintain awareness of market pricing, material costs, and industry trends to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Support a smooth transition from estimating to project operations once work is awarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with conceptual estimating, including pricing projects from early-stage drawings or incomplete plan sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team environment and play a critical role in the early planning and financial success of construction projects.

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a 6+Months Contract to Hire. This is an on-site position in West Point, MS.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Onsite-West Point, MS

Duration: 6+ Month Contract To Hire + Fulltime

Rate Range: $70/hr. to $75/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Benefits (401K, PTO, perks, etc.): Medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, retirement, and STI bonus.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will provide key support in actively improving and driving processes and productivity. This position will support production, as well as improve and support current manufacturing, documentation, and processes metrics. It will also contribute to the improvement of existing processes and collaborate with product design teams to achieve design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities:

• Support new business opportunities by compiling detailed cost estimates that outline the manufacturing plan for that product (including process flow, equipment, hours, etc.)
• Support design for manufacturing optimization on new product development and phase gate KPI.
• Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Compile a detailed timeline for all manufacturing launch activities, such as facilities, people, materials, processes, training, validation, etc., needed to support the start of production.
• Responsible for all tooling and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production. Selects and creates SOW, Capex, designs, installs, and modifies equipment and fixtures for new product launches and existing products.
• Leads process design functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establishes resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal Company standards to establish optimum cell configuration (creation of the most efficient manufacturing cell from material inflow, through production, to outflow).
• Analyzes various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Performs DOE analysis to determine optimum operating parameters by manipulating variables and analyzing how they interact to achieve the most efficient cell, measured in terms of processing time, quality, and cost.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of Mechanical, Industrial engineering experience, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years design experience (Pro-E, AutoCAD, SolidWorks- preferably in tooling, fixture, and equipment design, including plant layout) preferred
• Experience in NPI, Automation & Analytics, ERP/MES, Bill of Process, Welding, and Error Proofing.
• Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing (APQP, prototyping, GD&T, OEE, equipment and supplier selection, DFM, 8D, process capability, CAD, and PLM systems).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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MMR Project Engineer

Company Culture:

At MMR, our most valuable assets are not our buildings or equipment, it is our family of employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. This is evident with MMR receiving numerous awards including “Best Place to Work” and consistently being recognized as one of the top Engineering News Record’s “Annual Specialty Contractors.”

Organization Description:

MMR has served as the industry leader in instrumentation and electrical construction, maintenance, and technical services for over 30 years. Our diverse list of clients allows us the unique ability to work across industry lines in the oil and gas upstream and midstream as well as chemical and petrochemical downstream, industrial manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, mission critical, heavy commercial, and energy storage sectors. MMR holds the proud distinction of being the largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the United States with over 30 branch offices including global locations in Canada, Qatar, and South America. For more information, please visit our website: Description:

MMR is seeking Project Engineer candidates with a degree in Construction Management or industry related equivalent. The responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist with organization, planning, scheduling, and subcontractor scheduling of the project
• Handle day to day issues with meeting deadlines within budget
• Assist with developing job tracking systems including schedule, productivity, and cost
• Maintaining and updating tracking systems, schedules, cost reports
• Identifying and submitting RFI’s
• Participate in weekly client update meetings
• Prepare and submit weekly client update reports
• Preparing and submitting change orders
• Coordinating with site supervision to build work packages
• Prepare and submit client invoices
• Maintaining RFI log, change order log, invoice log, restraint log, drawing log, equipment log, material log
• Updating schedule of values and preparing client invoices
• Field material and equipment purchasing as required
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as needed to align with the overall business objectives of the organization

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS in Construction Management or related field
• At least 3-5 years relevant work experience
• Experience in electrical and instrumentation construction preferred
• Experience in industrial construction is preferred
• Must have knowledge in estimating, scheduling, and purchasing
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawing packages and specifications
• Working knowledge of MS Office software
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred
• Ability to read and understand a CPM schedule and identify critical paths
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance at work

MMR Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies ("MMR") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected class.