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  • ROOF SALES MANAGER
    ROOF SALES MANAGER
    11 hours ago
    Full-time
    City of Orange

    Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Roof Sales Manager to lead our exterior roofing sales initiatives. In this energetic role, you will spearhead business development efforts, manage key accounts, and drive revenue growth through strategic sales activities. Your expertise in outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship management will be essential to expanding our market presence. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, skilled in technical and B2B sales, and eager to motivate a sales team toward achieving ambitious goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the growth of a thriving organization dedicated to quality roofing solutions. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to increase market share within assigned territories Lead and manage a team of sales representatives, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations to maximize productivity Identify new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, networking, and marketing campaigns Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations to prospective clients, showcasing roofing solutions tailored to their needs Manage existing accounts by nurturing relationships, upselling additional services, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track sales activities, monitor pipeline progress, and analyze market trends Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients while maintaining profitability and adhering to company policies Qualifications Proven experience in outside sales, B2B sales, or technical sales within the roofing or construction industry Strong management skills with the ability to lead a team effectively and foster a collaborative environment Demonstrated success in business development, lead generation, and territory management Proficiency with CRM software like Salesforce or other CRM tools for tracking customer interactions and sales data Excellent negotiation, communication, and customer service skills Ability to conduct product demos and technical presentations confidently Analytical skills to assess market opportunities and develop strategic plans for growth Join us as a Roof Sales Manager and become a vital part of our mission to deliver top-tier roofing solutions while advancing your career in a fast-paced, energetic environment. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Pay: $48,698.78 - $58,647.99 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid training Relocation assistance Work from home Work Location: In person

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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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  • Supply Chain Manager
    Supply Chain Manager
    6 days 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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  • Project Architect
    Project Architect
    13 days 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
    14 days 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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  • CAD Technician
    CAD Technician
    1 month ago
    $30–$50 hourly
    Full-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD Draftsman with experience in land surveying to prepare accurate survey drawings, plats, and maps from field data. The ideal candidate will work closely with surveyors and engineers to produce high-quality deliverables that support construction, development, and civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: • Convert field survey data into clear, accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D , Cyclone, and other CAD software., • Prepare boundary surveys, topographic maps, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, subdivision plats, easement exhibits, and as-built drawings., • Interpret survey notes, legal descriptions, and GPS data collected by field crews., • Maintain accurate and organized project files and drawing databases., • Collaborate with surveyors and engineers to resolve discrepancies or technical issues in drawings., • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations in all survey documents., • Assist in updating and maintaining standard drafting templates and procedures. Requirements: • Proven experience as a CAD Draftsman in land surveying or civil engineering., • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and Cyclone (required)., • Understanding of survey principles, legal descriptions, and land development terminology., • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills., • Ability to read and interpret field notes, deeds, and construction plans., • Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Surveying, or Civil Engineering Technology., • Experience with GIS, GPS, and survey data processing software (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Carlson Survey)., • Familiarity with local zoning, subdivision, and permitting regulations.

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