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  • Project Officer (Engineer)
    Project Officer (Engineer)
    2 days ago
    $95000–$110000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Us: MP Engineers (MP) is a multi-disciplinary AECM firm with offices in New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Our firm has over 100 professionals well versed in surface transportation, rail, aviation, facilities, and infrastructure. Our capabilities lie in our talented staff of designers, planners, modelers, managers and inspectors, who collectively strive to satisfy our clients. Come join our growing firm. Summary of Position: The Project Officer II will oversee and manage complex construction projects within the Construction Management and Construction Inspection division. This role involves advanced project coordination, detailed monitoring, and ensuring projects meet quality, timeline, and budgetary requirements. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement detailed project plans for complex construction projects., • Oversee and coordinate project activities, ensuring all phases are properly documented., • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues., • Ensure compliance with all project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards., • Liaise with project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and clients., • Manage project budgets and track expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness., • Prepare and review project proposals, bids, and contracts., • Conduct risk management and develop mitigation strategies., • Maintain comprehensive and organized project documentation., • Provide leadership and support to junior project staff. Duties: • Schedule and conduct project meetings, site visits, and inspections., • Track project timelines and milestones, ensuring timely completion., • Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, proposals, and presentations., • Communicate project updates and changes to stakeholders in a timely manner., • Maintain accurate project files and records for future reference., • Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met., • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on all project sites., • Support the procurement of project materials and services., • Resolve complex project-related issues and conflicts., • Assist in project closeout activities and conduct final inspections. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field., • Minimum of [5] years of experience in managing complex construction projects., • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations., • Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite., • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Attention to detail and ability to document project activities accurately., • Proven ability to work independently and lead project teams., • Willingness to travel to project sites as required., • Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies., • Certification in Project Management (PMP or similar) is preferred. Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering. 5–10 years of experience in MEP design and construction (preferably in building, infrastructure, or transit projects). Key Skills: Develop and review MEP design drawings and specifications for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems.

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  • Project Architect
    Project Architect
    1 month ago
    $75920 yearly
    Full-time
    Verona

    Project Architect is needed to perform the following duties: ● Candidate requires to participate and work on different types of projects like Public/Private School, Health facilities, Libraries, Police, Municipal etc. of medium to large size. Candidate should assist project manager on all aspects of cost and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery. ● Understand and learn the building construction application approval process, plan submittals, plan processing, and payment processing. Assist in preparing the “front end” specifications for each project with Project Manager. ● Coordinates the input and efforts of all types of project including Public work and Schools. Learn to negotiate, administers, and control contracts with consultants, developers, contractors and other agencies. ● Identifies potential problem areas in advance, ask for corrective action, and brings unresolved difficulties to the attention of proper authority. ● Assist project manager for reviewing Methods, materials and equipment used in various type of projects including School construction, operation, and maintenance. Prepare meeting minutes at all attended meetings. ● Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD), and Revit equipment to produce designs, working drawings, forms and records. Also creating presentations for clients using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop CS6. ● Draw detailed scale plans for buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. ● Candidate should have primary knowledge for Building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the International Code Council. (ICC) building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) codes. ● Perform methods and assist in all phases of construction. ● Predesign (PD) – Candidate should set up Revit files, generate initial 3d sketches, assist project manager to set up the budget and contract documents with client Schematic Design (SD) – Candidate should research materials and design and generate programming. Candidate to participate project manager and client meetings and take meeting minutes notes. Design Development (DD) – Candidate to focus on Drafting work in this phase and generate cartoon set. Candidate to coordinate drawings and schedule with client and MEP Engineers. Candidate to work closely with interior designer and furniture vendors at the same time Construction Documents (CDs) – Candidate to coordinate MEP Set with Architectural and develop cartoon set into fully construction document set. Candidate to assist Project manager for Bidding documents and addendums Construction Administration (CA) – Candidate to attend construction meetings with project managers in this phase, generate field reports, check and approve submittals, provide meeting minutes ● Candidate should know hand drafting and software drafting in Revit and AutoCAD. ● Candidate should know how to deal with Project manager and Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC/Structure consultants and should make sure everyone is up to date with latest drawing set. ● Candidate should know how to create detailed 3d modelling of buildings including walkthrough, animation and Virtual reality. ● Knowledge Municipal and educational projects using Revit software in architecture is must. ● Candidate should be able to draft detailed Plans, Building Sections, Wall Sections, Elevations, Plan details, Bathroom Details, Stairs and Elevator. ● Produce CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, working drawings, charts, forms, records and color boards for specific architectural design. ● Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design layouts. ● Research and develop design and product solutions and presents them for consideration. ● Produce drawings and specifications that have been red lined by project managers. ● Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts. Generate presentation drawings/images/sketches for the client to approve design concepts and material selections. ● Responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project ● Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software. Bachelor's Degree is required in Architecture .

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  • Special Inspector
    Special Inspector
    1 month ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Overview We are a provider of architectural, engineering, and consulting services. Willing to train candidate. This is not a design position. As engineers, architects, and project managers, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for driven individuals to join our team focused on delivering professional services in a timely and efficient manner. Opportunity for advancement and grow with us! This position is expected to be 50% in the field and 50% from office. The Construction Inspector will be responsible for performing full-time field inspection services on an active construction project. The Inspector will ensure all construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes, while supporting field coordination, documentation, safety enforcement, and quality control. Submit your resume via app You will be responsible including but not limited to: • Perform on call inspections of contractor work., • Verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, details, and contract documents., • Monitor installation or witness of construction when required., • Identify, document, and immediately report non-conforming or deficient work., • Maintain accurate daily field logs documenting work performed., • Prepare Inspection Reports, including photos and supporting documentation., • Communicate field issues, delays, conflicts, and resolutions to design professional., • Participate in coordination meetings and represent the inspection team as required., • Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, certifications, and test results for compliance., • Ensure field work aligns with approved submittals, plans, and directives., • Coordinate specialty inspections and testing as required., • Organize and assign inspection tasks as directed by project leadership. Minimum Qualifications (MANDATORY) • Hold a Bachelors degree in any engineering or architecture., • Demonstrated knowledge of construction procedures., • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. What We’re Looking For This role is best suited for inspectors who: • Can operate independently with minimal training, • Take ownership of quality, safety, and documentation, • On the job training and tuition assistance available. Pay: To commensurate with experience. Benefits: • 401(k) matching, • Employee assistance program, • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Professional development assistance, • Retirement plan, • Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person

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  • Developer
    Developer
    12 days ago
    $10–$15 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    🚀 Join All-in-One – Where Careers Start, Skills Grow, and Coffee Turns Into Code. Position: Junior Developers & Non-Technical Contributors About Us At All-in-One, we value potential over perfection. While other companies might demand extensive experience for entry-level roles, we're seeking individuals who are eager to learn, contribute, and demonstrate commitment. We're building a collaborative team where developers, thinkers, creators, and doers unite to build innovative software, cultivate new ideas, and enjoy the journey. Who We’re Looking For What You’ll Do • Work on real projects, moving beyond theoretical exercises., • Collaborate within a supportive team environment., • Contribute innovative ideas, no matter how unconventional., • Help shape the future direction of the company., • Experience accelerated learning and skill development. What You Get • Valuable real-world experience., • Flexible involvement to accommodate your life., • An opportunity to convert your skills and resources into income., • Supportive team that fosters growth., • Genuine personal and professional development. Our Philosophy We believe everyone has value, and not everyone gets the chance to demonstrate it. We are committed to changing that. Whether you’re writing your first lines of code or securing your first client, this could be the start of a significant career journey.

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  • CDL Driver
    CDL Driver
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    Constable Hook, Bayonne

    The Driver safely operates the delivery vehicle, and follows designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner. The driver is responsible for physically unloading product from the truck and moving product into customer locations. Duties And Responsibilities Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes on a daily basis Follow specific delivery routes and time schedule to meet or exceed delivery deadlines Respond to back-calls and pick-ups from vendors or customers as needed Load and unload a delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, fold-downs and/or by physically carrying items. Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customer contacts at each delivery site Collect payments from customers in the form of cash or check, record invoices, and give all to VP of Operations or Day Logistics Clerk at end of shift. Understand and comply with DOT regulations Understand and comply with company Driver Safety Manual Complete driver medical certification every two years Handle all products with care to avoid damages and loss Take initiative to accomplish open tasks; be proactive and seek additional work when available Maintain positive work relations; support team work and help coworkers to accomplish team goals Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization Attendance; Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook. Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with a Driver or as may be assigned Salary based on experience. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 7 Years of experience as a driver. Class A CDL Acceptable driving record as defined by our insurance policy, with no major violations and few, if any, minor violations Good communication and listening skills. Basic math skills Attention to detail and good organizational skills Time management; Ability to handle multiple demands and work to meet deadlines Dependability; Exhibit a reliable and consistent work ethic Punctuality; arrive on time to work and return on time from breaks Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Ability to be flexible and to adapt to quickly changing conditions Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities Preferred Qualifications Prior work as a delivery driver of, at minimum, a 24-ft commercial box truck Experience driving a box truck throughout New Jersey, New York City and the outer-boroughs Working conditions The Company will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with the Director of Human Resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions. Work Environment This job operates in a delivery vehicle travelling on major roadways in multiple cities and states. When making deliveries, moving in and out of customer locations, the role is exposed to outdoor elements such as weather. The position routinely uses hand trucks, pallet jacks and fold-downs. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work begin at approximately 5:00 a.m. and end when deliveries or pick-ups are completed. Start and end times will vary based on routes assigned. The total hours per week are a minimum of 40 hours and may exceed 40 hours per week on a regular basis. This position may occasionally require longer hours when workload or project deadlines require it. Travel Travel includes daily driving of a delivery vehicle on designated routes throughout various cities and states. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel a steering wheel, keypad, handheld device or phone; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift/carry 25-50 pounds safely from floor to waist height, and from waist height to shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry 25-50 pounds above the shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry over 50 pounds. Frequently the employee will be expected to push/pull items using a pallet jack and/or a fold-down with weight loads exceeding 100 pounds.

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  • Supply Chain Manager
    Supply Chain Manager
    1 month ago
    $55000–$60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Expeditor MTO Department | Industrial Construction 📍 New York, 17 State Street Full-time | In-office (5 days a week) About Us PNK Group is an engineering and production company specializing in industrial construction. We are a vertically integrated organization that brings together investment, development, engineering, and general contracting expertise under one roof. As an investor, we finance our own projects. As a developer, we manage the entire construction process. As an engineering company, we design efficient, future-ready industrial buildings. And as a general contractor, we deliver them using large-unit building components manufactured at our own production facilities. We are a growing company driven by innovation and a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. At PNK Group, you’ll work on meaningful projects with real end-to-end impact, collaborate with experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to grow alongside the company. We value initiative, teamwork, and fresh ideas, and we believe that our people play a key role in shaping the future of industrial development. The Role We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Expeditor to support procurement operations and coordinate orders between suppliers and construction sites. This role is essential in ensuring timely delivery, accurate order tracking, and smooth communication across departments. The ideal candidate is proactive, structured, and comfortable managing multiple orders simultaneously. What You Will Do Order Coordination & Delivery Control Coordinate orders between suppliers and construction sites Ensure timely delivery and payment processing Monitor order status and proactively resolve delays Maintain high OTIF performance (97%+) Cross-Functional Communication Communicate with site managers, suppliers, procurement, and accounting teams Provide status updates on open Purchase Orders (POs) Escalate risks or delivery issues when necessary Procurement & Administrative Support Assist with preparation of purchase orders Support procurement and accounting departments with documentation Ensure complete and accurate order tracking records Data & Database Management Maintain and update order database Ensure all POs older than 2 days have fully completed order tracking cards Maintain at least 80% completeness of supplier contact data in the database Performance Expectations (KPIs) Fully completed order tracking cards for all POs older than 2 days 97%+ OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery performance 80%+ completeness of supplier contact data in database What We Are Looking For Conversational English required Experience maintaining databases is a plus Experience in procurement or construction is a plus Strong organizational and coordination skills Ability to manage multiple active orders simultaneously High attention to detail and accountability What We Offer Starting salary: $55,000 $60,000 after 90-day probation period Health insurance PTO and paid holidays Office located in Wall Street Opportunity to grow within procurement and construction operations Exposure to large-scale industrial projects

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  • Night Warehouse Associate
    Night Warehouse Associate
    27 days ago
    Full-time
    Constable Hook, Bayonne

    A Night Warehouse Associate is a highly physical role. The purpose of the position is to select and fill orders, prepare pallets and load trucks in preparation for morning deliveries. This position also helps maintain an organized and efficient warehouse to achieve accuracy and ensure success for our operational team. Duties And Responsibilities Assist shipping and receiving by unloading trucks and checking-in merchandise Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes and placing orders in delivery area Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards Handle all products with care to avoid damages and loss Open bales, crates and other containers using a box cutter. Use pump pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, sit-down hi-lo forklift, stand-up hi-lo forklift and safety ladders to select products from warehouse shelves and prepare pallets Fill out pre and post trip sheets for fork lifts and pallet jacks Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing requests and recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed. May also assist in counting of physical inventory. Prepare parcels for mailing Assist with equipment maintenance, data entry and computer related tasks as needed Take initiative to accomplish open tasks; be proactive and seek additional work when available Safety: Complete safety training session and pass safety training test at time of hire and on an annual basis. Safety: Act in compliance with safety practices and procedures throughout the warehouse. Report any safety concerns to Warehouse Manager. Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; sweep, dust and mop as needed. Maintain positive work relations; support team work and help coworkers to accomplish team goals Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization and outside vendors Attendance; Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook. Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the Night Warehouse team or as may be assigned Required Qualifications Good communication and listening skills. Minimum of 3 years experience. Basic math skills Attention to detail and good organizational skills Time management; Ability to handle multiple demands and work to meet deadlines Dependability; Exhibit a reliable and consistent work ethic Punctuality; arrive on time to work and return on time from breaks Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Ability to be flexible and to adapt to quickly changing conditions Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities Preferred Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Prior work experience in a warehouse setting or as a selector Experience with fork lifts and/or pallet jacks and RF scanners Working conditions The Company will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with the Director of Human Resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions. Work Environment This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses equipment such as sit-down and stand-up hi-lo fork lifts, pump and electric pallet jacks, ladders and RF scanner guns. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days of work are Sunday through Thursday. Hours of work are approximately thirty-five (35) to forty (40) or more hours per week. The night shift starts at approximately 6:00pm and ends when workload is complete and trucks are ready for delivery, by approximately 7:00 am. Some Night Warehouse Associates are scheduled to work four days per week. This position may occasionally require longer hours when workload or project deadlines require it. Travel- Travel is not required for this role. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs/ladders; stoop; kneel; crouch; balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel a keypad, handheld device or phone; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift/carry 25-50 pounds safely from floor to waist height, and from waist height to shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry up 25-50 pounds above the shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry over 50 pounds. Frequently the employee will be expected push/pull items from 25 – 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.

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