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The Mechanical Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all mechanical estimating activities for facility-based projects, including piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and associated systems. This role ensures estimates are accurate, competitive, complete, and aligned with company standards, execution strategies, and market conditions.

The Mechanical Estimating Manager provides technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control across the estimating team while supporting bid strategy, risk evaluation, and executive decision-making. This position bridges estimating, operations, project controls, supply chain, and business development to ensure estimates support profitable, buildable work and successful project execution.

Primary Job Function:

· Lead and manage mechanical estimating efforts for facility projects across all bid phases.

· Oversee the development of accurate, complete mechanical estimates derived from drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

· Assign estimating responsibilities and manage workload distribution across the estimating team.

· Review and approve detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components, and mechanical systems.

· Ensure labor build-ups are developed using appropriate production rates, crew compositions, historical data, and execution strategies.

· Provide technical oversight to validate constructability, installation methods, and labor assumptions.

· Direct coordination with Supply Chain to solicit, evaluate, and normalize vendor and subcontractor pricing.

· Establish and enforce estimating standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.

· Lead identification and documentation of risks, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.

· Support bid strategy development, value engineering, and alternative construction approaches.

· Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and internal estimate reviews.

· Ensure estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and pricing packages are accurate and executive ready.

· Support conceptual, budgetary, FEL, and detailed estimates as required.

· Ensure complete estimate logic, quantities, assumptions, and risks are communicated during project handoff.

· Provide Project Controls with validated cost data for job setup, WBS alignment, and cost tracking.

· Manage multiple bids simultaneously and provide status updates to leadership.

· Maintain organized, auditable estimate files and supporting documentation.

· Perform takeoffs and data entry task as required to support workload.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities:

· Mentor, coach, and develop senior, junior, and entry-level mechanical estimators.

· Establish performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement within the estimating team.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of estimating personnel.

· Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical estimating questions and issue resolution.

· Promote consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all mechanical estimates.

· Lead post-bid and post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and improve estimating accuracy.

Required Technical Skills:

· Advanced proficiency in mechanical estimating for piping, welding, equipment installation, and structural components.

· Strong understanding of piping materials, pressure classes, fittings, fabrication, and erection practices.

· Expert-level ability to develop and review detailed labor estimates using crew-based production rates.

· Advanced interpretation of P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and scope documents.

· Experience overseeing unit-rate, resource-based, and detailed line-item estimates.

· Proficiency in estimating software (InEight, Navisworks, Bluebeam, or similar).

· Advanced Excel capability (complex formulas, lookups, pivots, cost models).

· Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods, including rigging, hydro-testing, and commissioning.

· Familiarity with ASME, API, and applicable mechanical construction standards.

· Ability to identify constructability risks, productivity impacts, and schedule influences.

· Understanding of indirect costs, equipment rates, consumables, labor burdens, and allowances.

· Experience developing conceptual and budgetary estimates with limited information.

· Knowledge of WBS structures, cost codes, and estimating alignment with project controls.

· Ability to support schedule logic, durations, and manpower planning.

Nice to Have:

· JD Edwards experience (cost codes).

· Power BI for estimating KPIs.

· Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project).

· Ability to participate in client technical reviews.

· Experience developing manpower loading curves or sequencing plans.

· Field Experience (mechanical/piping/welding experience).

· Experience in Oil, Gas & Midstream industrial estimating and project management.

Experience:

· 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience in the Oil & Gas or Midstream industry.

· Demonstrated experience estimating facility, terminal, and industrial projects.

· Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators preferred.

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Education / Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

· Equivalent field experience or 8–12 years of industry experience accepted.

· Professional certifications (AACEI CEP, PMP, ASPE) preferred.

Competencies:

· Leadership: Builds strong estimating teams and drives accountability.

· Technical Authority: Deep mechanical estimating expertise.

· Collaboration: Effective coordination with Operations, BD, Project Controls, and Supply Chain.

· Communication: Clearly communicates cost drivers, risks, and strategy to leadership.

· Judgment: Balances competitiveness with execution risk and margin protection.

Physical Demands:

· Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.

· Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

· Requires standard vision abilities for detailed work.

Other Criteria:

· Occasional travel required.

· Compliance with all company policies, including Drug & Alcohol policy.

· Ability to work safely and collaboratively.

· Must be authorized to work in the United States.

A leader within the food industry in the Chino, CA area is seeking a Senior FSQA Specialist that will serve as a primary technical lead for their safety programs. You MUST HAVE a PhD in an Animal Science or Food Safety discipline to be considered. This is non-negotiable. New grad or combination of USDA manufacturing and PhD will be considered. This is a highly "hands-on" individual contributor role that requires a balance of floor-level implementation and high-level scientific strategy. You will report directly to the Technical Services Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Scientific Validation: Design and oversee validation studies for antimicrobial interventions and shelf-life stability.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a technical point of contact for USDA-FSIS inspectors and lead the plant through comprehensive audits.
• HACCP Management: Develop, implement, and maintain rigorous HACCP, HARPC, and SSOP programs specifically tailored to beef slaughter and fabrication.
• Hands-on Monitoring: Spend significant time on the production floor validating that the theoretical food safety programs are being executed correctly in practice.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze pathogen prevalence data and environmental monitoring trends to drive data-based process improvements.

Requirements

Education

• PhD in Animal Science or Food Safety is mandatory.
• Note to New Grads: We highly encourage applications from recent doctoral graduates who possess a strong research background in meat science, carcass microbiology, or food safety systems.

Experience (If not a new PhD grad)

• A combination of a PhD and direct USDA-regulated beef processing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of USDA-FSIS regulations (specifically 9 CFR 417).
• Demonstrated experience managing food safety in a large-scale beef harvest or fabrication environment.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in statistical analysis software and data visualization.
• Comprehensive understanding of beef-specific pathogens (e.g., STECs, Salmonella).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex data to both executive leadership and floor-level production teams.

Job description:

Great Opportunity for a Staffing Area Director! Great salary and benefits package! This is an in person and location(s) position covering areas in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We are looking for individuals with a strong staffing industry (working directly with staffing companies) experience and distribution/warehouse experience.

Individuals with heavy client facing account communication/interaction and problem-solving experience are ideal for this role. Strong technical skills in MS Office, Excel, Apps, and ability to adapt to ATS systems, write and communicate reports etc. Great communication skills, ability to travel within the area and focused on visibility and onsite support within the client locations. Need a strong decision maker and execute well on operations and client needs, able to work well as an independent leader, and team player. Development of teams within the areas, including main point of contact leader at each location as well. Need to have some staffing operational experience but also open to other backgrounds that have been heavy in face-to-face client and account management. High energy, focused, organized, and professional individual with staffing, client/account along with good technical skills is the priority. Looking for individuals that are mid-career and looking for progression. Bilingual skills are a plus! APPLY TODAY!

Job Details:

Area Director

* $120k - $130k Annual Salary

* Responsible for client locations within the New Jersey, Maryland, and PA surrounding areas

* Great company and opportunities for growth!

* Competitive salary and benefits including Medical/Dental/401k and 401k match!

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Area Director is responsible for maximizing the sales revenue and profits for multiple existing client locations within the MD/PA/NJ area. The Area Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to sales and operation teams to drive business development, recruitment, and increased profitability and market share with current customers. This is a hands-on and in person management position which will require travel to multiple client locations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates businesses and recruiting opportunities and develops and implements recruiting programs (if and as needed to support local teams)
• Develops and executes operational plans and programs, both short and long term, to support sales, revenue and growth objectives of the Company
• Trains and develops team (Onsites/Staffing Specialists/Onboarding Specialists/Account Managers) for succession planning or overall development for growth.
• Accountable for revenue growth and area profitability management
• Prepares and manages office budgets, P&L responsibilities, administers expense control programs and approves employee expenses
• Maintains control of pricing, contracts and proposals to ensure sales, gross margin and profit objectives are met
• Recruits, hires and trains staff and provides developmental and career opportunities for staff
• Identifies, pursues and develops new accounts through awareness of the local market, competitor activities and community growth plans
• Explores all existing and new clients to determine where business expansion opportunities exist.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with key clients and acts as a key member of the sales team on large accounts and new client prospects
• Surveys clients regarding perception of service and emphasizes quality and service to identify opportunities to further grow existing accounts
• Ensures compliance with office procedures and all State, Federal, and local laws and regulations
• Communicates the business direction, changes in policy and procedure, and other information to all offices
• Makes client service calls to assigned accounts to communicate new services and assists in planning for staffing requirements
• Maintains appropriate documentation regarding personnel performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years proven and successful direct sales and P&L experience preferably within the staffing and service industry
• Experience in a high pressure, customer service-oriented environment
• 2+ years managing multiple operating units with indirect supervisory responsibility required, preferably in the staffing industry
• Strong face-to-face client and account management experience
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience may be acceptable

Job Description

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills necessary
• Must maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently, multi-task and possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, openness, respect and sensitivity in dealing with others
• Maturity, judgment, and consultative ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the company and clients
• Strong customer service skills and growth selling skills required
• Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Must be a decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Apps, ATS etc)

Immediate Need Opportunity! Join a stable, established, and recognized company on the cutting edge of staffing solutions for their clients! We have a great story to tell, and need individuals to share our story, work on improving standards, finessing relationships, and through those efforts, increasing revenues. APPLY TODAY for IMMEDIATE consideration!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• 401k Match

Work Location: In person (3 days onsite at client locations, up to 2 days working remotely)

Real Estate Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing Focus (Seattle, Bellevue, or Portland)

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a full-service law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of transactional real estate experience, particularly those with a background or strong interest in affordable housing, lender-side financing, or complex real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sales, dispositions, commercial leasing, secured financing, joint ventures, and land development project
• Take on significant responsibility in managing transactions and coordinating with team members across multiple offices
• Conduct title, survey, and due diligence reviews
• Support client teams on lender-side financing matters, particularly those involving affordable housing projects or public-private development structures

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 2 years of real estate transactional experience within a law firm setting
• Demonstrated or emerging experience in affordable housing, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) deals, HUD financing, or lender-side real estate financing
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across partners and practices
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and confidence handling matters with increasing independence

Compensation & Benefits:

This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary range of $215,000 to $330,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer participation
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Optional flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits

Environmental Driller/Geologist/Scientist (St. Charles, IL)

Salary:

$22.00 to $28.00 per hour (flexible, based on experience)

Company Description:

Direct Push Analytical Corporation (DPA) is a Veteran owned small business established in 1996. Currently having two office locations (Lawrenceburg, IN and St. Charles, IL). We provide environmental sampling services for soil, ground water, and soil vapor with Geoprobe 7822DT, 66DT, 5400, and 54DT drill rigs to environmental consultants and more.

Job Overview:

As a DPA Environmental Driller/Geologist/Scientist, you will be able to develop your knowledge of environmental drilling with a variety of drilling techniques, locations, and equipment. You will be trained by our DPA Team of managers and drillers with Geology and Environmental Science degrees and over 50 years of combined drilling experience.

License/Certification:

· Valid Driver’s License (Required)

· Class A CDL (Preferred but Flexible)

· 40 Hour OSHA Hazwoper / 8 Hour Hazwoper Refresher (Preferred but Flexible)

Job Responsibilities:

· Perform drilling operations, sampling, well installation and abandonment tasks while adhering to all Direct Push Analytical Corp. safety plan, policies, and standards and the safety requirements set by our clients or location owners where we operate.

· Maintains record log of drilling activities.

· Works with onsite consultants for job prep, onsite partnership, post job completion as needed.

· Trains and directs Driller Helpers.

· Use required Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with DPA Safety policies.

· Assist loading and unloading tools and equipment from support vehicles.

· Mechanically inclined or ability/ familiarity with automotive tools such as sockets, end wrenches, voltmeter, etc.

· Maintains, cleans, and repair drill rig or equipment to ensure the highest operating condition.

· Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.

· Perform onsite Geological and/or Environmental technician tasks.

· Maintain certifications, if required.

· Proficiently operate all vehicles and equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

· Problem-solving

· Complete all other tasks as instructed.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or STEM.

• 2 years’ experience with drilling experience.

• Must be able to meet the physical labor demands of the job - including, but not limited to, carry 50-75 lbs. repeatedly without assistance, standing for long periods of time, kneeling, balance, and use hands to handle tools and controls.

• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.

• Regional travel and the ability to stay out of town frequently.

• Must be able to work occasional weekends (Less than 10%)

• Must have or obtain 40-hour Hazmat training and maintain Hazwoper updates.

• Pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical.

• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.

• Valid driver’s license with willing and able to acquire Class A CDL.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Clean Driving Record and become comfortable pulling a trailer (will train)

• Mechanical Aptitude

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime, as needed

• Weekends, as needed

• Travel, as needed

Benefits:

· Simple IRA (401

· Simple IRA (Company match up to 3%)

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vacation Time (Accrued)

· Sick Time

· 10 paid Holidays per year

Experience:

• Drilling: 2 years (Preferred but flexible)

License/Certification:

• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Charles, IL

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Charles, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

• St. Charles, IL or On the road

About Direct Push Analytical Corp.

Direct Push Analytical (DPA) Corp. is a hydrogeological service company which provides direct push, Geoprobe® sampling of soil, soil vapor, and ground water, as well as injection of subsurface materials and the installation of ground water monitoring or soil vapor wells. We also offer High Resolution Site Characterization. We have Geoprobe equipment and licensed operators located at both of our two office locations. Our Chicago Regional Office (Corporate HQ) is in St. Charles, Illinois and our Cincinnati Regional Office is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, which allows us a broad area of coverage throughout the Midwest.

OUR MISSION

The Direct Push Analytical staff has made a commitment to provide the highest level of quality and service available to our clients to meet the data quality objectives and timelines for each individual project. Our goal is to ensure that each project is completed in a timely manner consistent with our clients’ expectations.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Direct Push Analytical’s staff of professional associates have a combined experience level of over 100 years of environmental experience. This experience encompasses hydrogeological investigations, fixed based and mobile laboratory operations, quality control, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning and execution.

OUR VALUE

Each person involved with Direct Push Analytical understands the time constraints and costs involved with environmental projects. In many instances, projects bring contractors together from several different disciplines to complete a complex task under constrained timelines and difficult conditions. We are nimble and strategic to our Client’s Success.

Job Type: Full-time