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  • Office Manager
    Office Manager
    5 hours ago
    $25–$35 hourly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    Job description: Office Manager / Controller Location: In-Office Employment Type: Full-Time Company Overview We are a family-owned company specializing in General Contracting, Property Management, and Real Estate Development. Our organization operates across multiple active projects and properties, requiring strong financial oversight, disciplined office operations, and clear communication. We are seeking a highly organized, trustworthy, and detail-oriented professional to serve as our Office Manager / Controller, playing a key role in day-to-day operations and financial management. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in keeping a business running smoothly and accurately. What We Offer A stable, long-term position with a growing company Engaging and varied responsibilities across construction, real estate, and property management A professional but supportive, family-oriented work environment Direct interaction with ownership and leadership Opportunities for increased responsibility and growth as the company expands Key Responsibilities Office Management & Administration Answer and direct phone calls professionally and courteously Serve as a primary point of contact for tenants, vendors, subcontractors, and clients Manage daily office operations including filing, scanning, mail handling, and record organization Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, document preparation, and correspondence Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and property-related appointments Support vacant property viewings and administrative follow-up as needed Accounting & Financial Management Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using QuickBooks (required) Process invoices, payables, receivables, and vendor payments Track job costs, budgets, and expenses across construction and property management activities Maintain accurate financial records and organized supporting documentation Assist ownership with financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash flow tracking Coordinate with external accountants, payroll services, and tax professionals as needed Construction & Property Management Support Utilize construction and property management software to track projects, work orders, and financial data Assist with processing work orders, vendor coordination, and follow-up Maintain organized records for properties, leases, contracts, and projects Support compliance, insurance, and documentation requirements Qualifications & Experience Prior experience in real estate, construction, or property management strongly preferred QuickBooks experience is required Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or similar platforms Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional phone etiquette Proficiency in Microsoft, Apple, and Google products (email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools) Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage deadlines independently High level of discretion, reliability, and professionalism Compensation & Schedule Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person) Pay Rate: Starting at $35.00 per hour, based on experience Expected Hours: 35–40 hours per week Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7–9 hour shifts Long-term, in-office position with potential for growth and increased responsibility Additional Information This job description outlines the general nature and scope of the position. Responsibilities may evolve as the company grows and operational needs change Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): What is your experience with Quickbooks? Experience: QuickBooks: 3 years (Required) ProCore: 3 years (Required) General Contracting : 5 years (Required) License/Certification: Quickbooks Professional Certificate (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Marketing & Strategy Honorary Interns wanted
    Marketing & Strategy Honorary Interns wanted
    11 days ago
    Part-time
    Warren

    Internship Start Date: Hiring Now The company: With decades of experience and dedication to technical excellence Eastern DataComm has overcome and solved any security and communication challenges our clients face—providing comprehensive solutions to real business problems. We have over 35 years of experience designing, installing, and supporting safety and communications solutions for hundreds of our customers in the education, government, and business sectors. Key Responsibilities : Research & Analysis: Analyze consumer trends, conduct competitive market analysis, and evaluate marketing data to identify growth opportunities. Strategic Planning: Support the development of go-to-market strategies and assist in building business cases from ideation to presentation. Marketing Execution: Assist in creating and managing email campaigns, business development initiatives, website traffic, social media content, and promotional materials. Operations & Support: Monitor performance metrics, handle vendor requests, and provide administrative support to the Marketing function. Typical Qualifications: Education: Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field. Outstanding High school students with a flair for Marketing and Business Development will also be considered. A good understanding of technology will be a huge advantage . Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the internet and basic AI applications, and familiarity with social media platforms. Attributes: Highly organized, creative, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. What You Gain (Intern Incentives) We offer high-value, resume-friendly perks even though the position is unpaid: 1. Internship Certificate, 2. A professional Certificate of Completion from a recognized Technology company which is very well established in it’s field, 3. Letter of Recommendation, 4. Signed and customized based on their work ethic and contribution., 5. Real Experience for Resume, 6. Extremely Flexible Hours, 7. Work anytime, from anywhere. Occasional visits to offices in Warren and Hackensack may be required., 8. Learn Real Marketing and Business Strategy Skills. The Intern will gain experience from experts in:, 9. Social media strategy, 10. Aesthetic branding, 11. Editing, 12. Trend forecasting, 13. Graphic design, 14. Influencer & UGC style content, 15. Marketing communication, 16. New market penetration, 17. Business Strategy, 18. Ability to Grow with the Brand, 19. Potential opportunity for paid role or collaboration in the future. Who This Internship Is Perfect For High school students College students needing internship credit. No experience required! We are looking for street smart interns with out-of the-box thinking, creativity, passion, a good work ethic, and willingness to learn! Expected hours: Flexible Work Location: Hybrid remote with occasional visits to offices in Warren and Hackensack, NJ. Any other local travel will be compensated for according to company policies. Please reply to SDatta at EasternDataComm dot com

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  • NICET construction inspector - resident engineer- office engineer
    NICET construction inspector - resident engineer- office engineer
    17 days ago
    $100000–$150000 yearly
    Full-time
    Somerset, Franklin Township

    Vanguard Resolve LLC is a certified MBE/SBE firm specializing in project controls, risk intelligence, claim resolution, and construction professionals for major infrastructure projects. We’re expanding our team to provide expert Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services on NJDOT roadway, bridge, highway, and infrastructure contracts, as well as New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA)initiatives. Join for steady, high-profile state-funded work with strong professional growth in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: • Perform on-site inspection and oversight of roadway, bridge, paving, drainage, structures, utilities, and related construction activities, • Ensure compliance with NJDOT/NJTA specifications, plans, Rainbow Book procedures, MUTCD, work zone safety, and contract documents, • Conduct materials testing (e.g., concrete per ACI standards), daily reporting, quantity take-offs, traffic control monitoring (TCC), and quality assurance, • Collaborate with contractors, NJDOT/NJTA engineers, and project teams, • 2–10+ years of relevant highway/roadway/bridge construction inspection experience (NJDOT/NJTA preferred), • Certifications (strongly preferred/required, especially for senior and RE roles):, • ACI (Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or higher), • TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator – Rutgers CAIT or equivalent), • NJSAT/SAT (New Jersey Site Acceptance Test certification), • NICET Level II–IV in Highway Construction (highly desirable), • OSHA 10/30-Hour Construction Safety, • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field assignments, • Strong knowledge of NJDOT standards, work zone safety protocols, and construction documentation, • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and report-writing skills, • Direct prior experience on NJDOT or NJTA projects, • Additional certifications: NECEPT, NACE, HAZMAT, or related, • Opportunity to work on prestigious transportation infrastructure projects with long-term stability, • Competitive compensation and overtime opportunities based on experience and role, • Supportive team focused on safety, professional development, and career advancement

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  • Researcher
    Researcher
    20 days ago
    $50000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    New Brunswick

    Overview: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Division of Acute Care Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Project AiCCESS, under the direction of Dr. Mayur Narayan (Principal Investigator) is building a first-of-its-kind Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that predicts, detects, and manages SSIs by fusing RGB + thermal wound images, intraoperative video, OR traffic signals, EHR data, and patient/surgeon surveys with explainability and equity at its core. We seek a Computer Science Postdoctoral Associate (Postdoc) to lead vision–text transformer modeling and interpretable, clinically aligned AI for this multimodal platform, working alongside surgeons, infectious disease experts, and ML faculty. In addition to Rutgers-based mentorship, the Postdoc will collaborate closely with lead computer scientists across our partner institutions—including Stanford, the University of Florida, and Weill Cornell Medicine—along with other academic and industry collaborators through co-mentorship, cross-institution model reviews, and shared code/MLOps standards. The Postdoc is expected to maintain a high level of communication with the PI and primary mentorship team as described in the BMIHAI PAIR grant. Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field by the start date, with a strong publication record in computer vision, multimodal learning, or vision–language models. We require hands-on expertise with transformer architectures (e.g., ViT/TimeSformer, CLIP/BLIP or similar) in PyTorch, including scalable training on GPUs and reproducible experimentation. Demonstrated experience building explainable models (e.g., concept bottlenecks, prototype/contrastive methods, attribution) and evaluating calibration and uncertainty is essential. Strong software engineering skills—Python, Git, unit testing, experiment tracking—and fluency with containerization (Docker) and basic cloud workflows are expected, alongside excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration with clinical teams. The Postdoc will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, and presentations at conferences. They will prepare manuscripts based on their research, aid in developing the PI’s grant applications, and will be expected to apply for personal grant funding. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: • Design and train vision–text transformer architectures for multimodal fusion (RGB + thermal, intraoperative video, OR signals, EHR, surveys); develop temporal and cross-attention components for longitudinal risk trajectories., • Build robust fairness and skin-tone–aware pipelines (Fitzpatrick spectrum robustness, augmentation, bias audits)., • Partner with annotation teams using Encord (video) and our SegmentCare image labels; shape active-learning loops and QC., • Productionize models with PyTorch, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS/SageMaker, • Ensure all members of the lab are in compliance with the necessary trainings (both at the lab and institutional level)., • Keep up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form.

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  • Part Time-In Person/Bilingual/ Spanish-English/ ESL/After School
    Part Time-In Person/Bilingual/ Spanish-English/ ESL/After School
    1 month ago
    $25–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    Old Bridge, Old Bridge

    Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Job description: We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time English and Math Tutor for a remote position, ideal for individuals passionate about education and student success. This role involves providing personalized tutoring sessions to students of various ages, from early childhood to higher education, in a flexible online environment. The tutor will utilize their expertise in curriculum development, learning technology, and subject-specific knowledge to foster understanding and confidence in students. Candidates with experience working with children, adults, or special education needs are encouraged to apply. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a flexible schedule. Duties • Deliver engaging and effective tutoring sessions in English and Math, including topics such as Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Statistics, and Discrete Math., • Develop customized lesson plans tailored to each student’s learning style and academic goals., • Utilize various learning technologies and digital tools to enhance the remote learning experience., • Assess student progress regularly and adjust teaching strategies accordingly., • Foster a positive learning environment that encourages questions, critical thinking, and active participation., • Maintain detailed records of tutoring sessions, student progress, and areas needing improvement., • Collaborate with parents or guardians when applicable to ensure student success and address any concerns., • Stay updated on current educational practices, curriculum standards, and subject matter developments across STEM fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Organic Chemistry, and more. Requirements • Proven experience in tutoring or teaching at various levels of education; classroom management experience is a plus., • Strong knowledge of Math (including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus) and English language skills., • Familiarity with curriculum development and lesson planning tailored to diverse learner needs., • Proficiency with learning technology platforms and computer skills necessary for remote instruction., • Experience working with children, students with special needs or in early childhood education is desirable., • Ability to adapt teaching methods for adult education or higher education settings as needed., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively., • Background knowledge in physiology or anatomy is advantageous for health sciences students; familiarity with chemistry (Organic Chemistry), Microbiology, Genetics is also beneficial for science-focused tutoring., • Passion for education with a patient and encouraging attitude towards learners of all ages. This role provides an enriching opportunity for educators passionate about fostering academic growth through flexible remote work while leveraging their expertise across multiple disciplines. Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    1 month ago
    $80000–$125000 yearly
    Full-time
    Watchung

    Associate Attorney Estate & Elder Law Watchung, NJ Join the highly experienced and tenured Managing Member and her team of professionals at a newly-launched firm solely practicing Estate and Elder Law. The Firm is seeking experienced associate attorneys with a fire in their belly to: give clients peace of mind that if a death or dying crisis happens their wishes will be enforceable; and, advocate fiercely for the vulnerable elderly and others. Applicants must be experienced in one or more of the following various practice elements of estate and elder law: planning, administration, guardianship, Medicaid, and related litigation. The position offers opportunities for a meaningful career and advancement in an environment where competence and professionalism are equally regarded along with empathy for clients and their families engaging the firm for their planning wishes, death and dying crisis management, and advocacy. Summary of Job Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Support the managing partner with drafting planning instruments including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, beneficiary designations, and advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies. Associates have the opportunity for growth in the firm by initiating client engagement through their own relationships., 2. Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, preparation and submission of fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions, other professionals, and the Surrogate court., 3. Advise on Medicaid spend-down and applications with the County Board of Social Services; defend Medicaid clients in fair hearings; advocate for elderly clients in institutional care settings or home care settings. • J.D. Degree. Additional licensure or education, such as LLM, MBA, or CPA is helpful but not required., • Two or more years of relevant work experience, estate and elder law practice preferred., • Excellent communications skills - both oral and written., • Attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks., • Demonstrated experience with relevant firm software programs such as Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook and Excel) and the firm's case management system (CLIO).

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  • Customer Operations Coordinator
    Customer Operations Coordinator
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Rahway

    Grignard Company is a leading producer of specialty chemical products, serving customers worldwide in the Industrial and Branded Products segments. Our high-quality products are developed by our in-house R&D team and manufactured in the USA. Key Responsibilities: This is an in-office position. Lead Customer Service Support Adhere to all SOPs for Customer Support & Office Administration Main point of contact for all incoming and outgoing customer calls to ensure timely communication and support. Process and communicate new orders to the appropriate Sales team upon receipt. Generate quotes for shipping rates for customer inquiries and prospects to ensure timely service. Coordinate logistics for inbound and outbound shipments. Enter customer orders and verify customer price. Verify customer profile in the accounting system and in Customer Relationship Management system. Communicate and updating customer/Sales team on order status. Process all Sample Requests, coordinate with Sales & arrange shipment. Office Administration: Maintain all supplies necessary to support office operations. Collect supporting documents for sales order shipments. Adhere SOPs for Office Administration to standardize repetitive job functions as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 4 years of work experience in Customer Service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Proficient in using Zoho CRM software or similar CRM software. Proficient in using Sage accounting software or similar accounting software. What We Offer: Base Salary Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A collaborative and supportive work environment. Grignard Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join Grignard Company and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in the chemical solutions industry!

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