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Job Title: Senior Project Manager – MEP (Healthcare Construction) Location: Rochester, NY (100% Onsite at Hospital/Project Site) Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $130,000–$150,000 Bonus: Discretionary Annual Bonus Allowances: $452/month Vehicle Allowance + $80/month Phone Allowance Travel: No travel beyond daily commute to project site (mileage reimbursement provided) Position Overview Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – MEP on behalf of a leading mechanical/plumbing subcontractor supporting a long-term healthcare construction program in Rochester, NY. This role will oversee large-scale healthcare commercial construction projects, specifically mechanical, plumbing, and MEP scopes valued at $5M+ per project. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for financial oversight, subcontractor management, quality assurance, safety compliance, and delivering successful project outcomes aligned with contractual commitments. This position is 100% onsite at one of the Rochester Regional Health hospital project sites and requires extensive experience in healthcare MEP construction. Project Overview • Large hospital infrastructure program supporting 9 hospital locations, • 30-year agreement valued at $143.8M, • Focused on long-term mechanical and energy-related upgrades Project Leadership & Execution • Oversee all financial, operational, and contractual aspects of assigned MEP healthcare construction projects., • Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with code requirements and contract documents., • Lead the implementation of the Project-Specific Quality Assurance Plan., • Manage and mentor Assistant Project Managers., • Understand and manage project budgets under GMP, Lump Sum, or Concession Agreements., • Prepare monthly cost reviews and financial reporting using job management and accounting platforms., • Develop and manage the Schedule of Values for monthly client payment applications., • Negotiate and execute vendor purchase orders and subcontracts., • Maintain a safe work environment through site planning, Safety Plan reviews, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) approvals, and job site walks., • Participate in toolbox talks and actively promote a safety-first culture., • Maintain and update the project baseline schedule., • Identify and manage project risks using a Risk Log., • Proactively communicate and mitigate scheduling or performance issues., • Oversee project setup and document control in Procore (or equivalent Job Management System)., • Ensure proper change management and documentation procedures in alignment with company SOPs. Experience • 10+ years of project management experience working for a plumbing/mechanical subcontractor., • 10+ years of MEP experience on large $5M+ healthcare commercial construction projects., • Proven experience managing hospital or healthcare facility construction projects., • Experience with GMP, Lump Sum, and concession contract structures., • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental),, • OR, • Trade progression background preferred (Plumber → Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager)., • Strong financial acumen and budget management experience., • Experience managing Assistant Project Managers and cross-functional project teams., • Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills., • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and client-facing capabilities., • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401(k) with Company Match (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%), • 120 Hours PTO, • 9 Paid Holidays, • Monthly Vehicle Allowance, • Monthly Phone Allowance, • Mileage Reimbursement At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we don’t just place professionals — we build long-term career partnerships. Our recruiting team provides personalized support throughout the hiring process, including resume consultation, interview preparation, compensation negotiation, and onboarding guidance. We work closely with industry-leading organizations to connect experienced professionals with impactful, career-defining opportunities. When you partner with Wheeler Staffing Partners, you gain a dedicated advocate committed to your long-term success.

Job Description Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with an industry-leading, renowned commercial and industrial construction company based in Rochester to recruit an Assistant Controller. Company Summary: This construction leader is a trusted partner in building the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. With decades of experience in construction, we deliver high-quality construction solutions from small projects to large-scale municipal and industrial projects. Our reputation is built on safety, execution, and innovation, with a team dedicated to delivering results that last for generations. Role Mission: The Assistant Controller strengthens financial accuracy, consistency, and execution by supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring reliable, timely financial data. This role enables the Controller to protect profitability and deliver financial clarity across the company. Core Responsibilities: • Support daily accounting operations including AP, AR, and general ledger activity, • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, • Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules, • Review job cost reports, cost coding, and margin data for accuracy, • Assist with WIP schedules and validation of over/under billings, • Support budget tracking, cost-to-complete updates, and variance analysis, • Partner with Project Managers on billing support, cost questions, and documentation, • Maintain financial data accuracy within Spectrum and integrated systems, • Assist with audit preparation, insurance requirements, tax return preparation and compliance documentation, • Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting best practices, • Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPI support for leadership review, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with public and private experience., • Construction accounting fundamentals (job costing, WIP, retainage) are desired., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Working knowledge of GAAP principles., • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities., • Clear communication with accounting staff, Project Managers, and internal teams., • Proficiency with accounting systems (Spectrum preferred)., • Strong reconciliation and documentation skills., • Integrity, discretion, and accountability.

Job Description At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off. The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful execution of construction projects by coordinating schedules, documentation, materials, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role exists to uphold consistency, eliminate delays, and reinforce HY standards across every project. Core Responsibilities: • Support Project Managers and Superintendents with daily coordination to keep work flowing safely and efficiently., • Manage project paperwork including RFIs, submittals, permits, change orders, meeting notes, logs, and closeout documents., • Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to verify delivery dates, lead times, scopes, and schedule commitments., • Monitor project schedules and update internal teams on critical paths, risks, and decisions needed., • Assistwith buyouts, pricing comparisons, and procurement tracking to ensuretimelymaterial availability., • Maintainaccuratedocuments, logs, drawings, and correspondence in HY systems., • Attend job meetings and document action items with ownership and follow-through until issues are resolved., • Knowledge of construction processes, drawings, submittals, and field workflows., • Strong organization andtime-managementwith the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously., • Effective communication with field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership., • Proficiencyin project management software, spreadsheets, and documentation systems., • Ability tosolve problems,anticipateissues, and support fast-moving field operations. WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG: At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers! Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind. If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.

Job DescriptionConstruction Superintendent – Buffalo, NY Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation. Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation. As part of our continuous recruitment process, Laland Baptiste is seeking on-site Construction Superintendents. This Superintendent will have project experience in Higher-Education, Healthcare, or Buildings Rehabilitation, and willing to work in the Buffalo, NY Region. Scope: Construction Superintendent shall possess, at a minimum, six (6) years of experience involving large-scale building/rehabilitation projects preferably with a cost of $10 million or greater. Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in Construction Management or related field or a satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Minimum of 4 years’ experience shall be as an Assistant Superintendent or Inspector on large-scale, multi-contract or single prime building projects., • Must be able to develop/communicate a project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against that work plan, and be able to perform a detailed comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades., • Experience working on higher education projects (college/university preferred), including schedule and budget management experience on multi-disciplinary renovation projects., • Working knowledge of the principles of architectural design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems (MEP), and knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures., • Ability to interpret construction documents and possess an understanding of applicable construction codes., • Must be able to make decisions rapidly and under pressure., • Strong proficiency with MS Office and/or other construction software is required., • OSHA 30 certification., • Ability to lead, collaborate and interact effectively with a range of other project participants including architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, and the Client., • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines., • Strong problem-solving skills., • In depth understanding of safety protocols and regulations., • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Pay Rate: $60.00-$75.00/Hourly Salary. Actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications, education, skills, and experience. Benefits of Working at Laland Baptiste: Medical / Prescription Plan Dental / Vision Plan Life Insurance Short / Long Term Disability Plan Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Sick Leave Baptiste University - Continuing Education Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR bGw0AgUCVh

Job Description Christa Construction – Customer Satisfaction through Quality, Service, and Value!! Christa promotes an environment of professional development and creative thinking that demonstrates our commitment to hiring and retaining the best people in the industry. Our team comes first, it’s known through our multiple awards such as Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Companies and Rochester’s Top Workplaces. As an employer, we’re focused on your growth in the company. From leadership development programs, state-of-the-art technology and an open-door policy to learn from each other, you own your personal growth and impact in the company as well as your career. We thrive on our outstanding client service and expertise. We are trying to ensure we are bringing the right kind of individual to join our team. • Does your work ethic typically outshine the ones around you?, • Do you know that you have the skills to impress, and the drive to deliver the highest quality in every situation?, • Is your history bursting with examples of your personal and professional success?, • Are you ready to catapult your career alongside the top professionals in the business?, • Are you the next best thing to happen to Christa? Let’s chat and see! Core Values: Christa’s Core Values inform our decisions and actions at all levels. They serve as ‘guard rails’ for behavior between employees, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Communicating Christa’s Core Values and ensuring everyone internalizes them is essential to fostering and maintaining our amazing culture. Christa cares about: • Integrity: Clients, suppliers, employees, and communities we serve know we build with integrity., • Safety: We prioritize safety every day, on every job site., • Ownership mindset: We are responsible for our actions and accountable for results. Treat every project like it is your own., • Quality: We build every project with quality, exceptional service, & innovative construction methods., • Communication: We understand clients’ expectations, then deliver with clarity and transparency to the entire project team., • Balance: We are committed to hard work, balanced with creating time for family, friends, and fun. How will working for Christa benefit you? Not only will you be a part of a wonderful team of industry-leading professionals, but Christa offers great benefits including: Health Dental and Vision, generous 401K matching, PTO, Life & LTD, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Training and Development support, Valuable experience, and more! A successful Project Manager at Christa will provide project leadership while promoting Customer Satisfaction through quality, service and value. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Supervises and directs the overall project. Duties include planning and coordinating activities with others; circumventing/resolving problem areas; and ensuring all company/project policies, procedures, and standards are maintained., • Achieves customer satisfaction by meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Customers include owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and employees., • Manages, directs, organizes, coordinates, and schedules the work of staff in their respective corporate divisions, • Ensures that projects are being managed effectively and are effectively operated, • Is responsible for the profitability of assigned projects and the completion of work per schedule and utilizes corporate standard operating procedures to accomplish this goal, • Solicits, purchases, writes, and manages contracts, contractors, and vendors in the execution of work, • Responsible for developing the financial schedule of values inclusive to the overall project budget., • Prepares and distributes payment applications on a monthly basis, • Tracks all project costs and prepares monthly cost to complete reports, • Cost codes all project invoices, • Solicits, procures, and manages the labor, material, and equipment necessary to execute the work of several projects, • Actively participates in the solicitation and procurement of new and future employees, • Ensures that standard administrative operating procedures are being complied with, • Creates, updates, and monitors construction schedules using Microsoft Project and adheres to company scheduling standards and practices, • Creates and submits all project RFIs and submittals, • Prepares and distributes all project meeting minutes, • Manages and maintains all changes to projects by posting drawings, updating Project Sight and creating as-built drawings, • Manages the closeout process at the end of projects to submit to appropriate parties, • Trains, mentors, and motivates the Assistant Project Manager and/or Project Engineer assigned to their projects QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Top candidates will have 5-10 or more years of commercial construction project management experience (preferably in wood frame multi-family projects) and should be able to lead multiple projects. They will also take ownership of the project success with special consideration to schedule and budget adherence, and have the personal attributes to manage, direct, mentor and support employees through their daily work while demonstrating Christa’s corporate philosophy of outstanding business ethics and principles. Top candidates will also have advanced skills in the use of technology including MS Office products, PROCOR, and P6/Oracle. Advances skills in comparable programs will be considered equivalent. Project Managers typically have a range of physical requirements, including: • Mobility: Ability to move around job sites, which may involve climbing stairs, ladders, or scaffolding., • Stamina: Capability to work long hours, often on-site, which can include standing for extended periods and walking significant distances., • Vision: Good eyesight for reading blueprints, plans, and safety signage, as well as inspecting work., • Hearing: Ability to hear instructions, warnings, and safety alerts in a noisy construction environment., • Manual Dexterity: While not as hands-on as other roles, project managers may need to use tools or equipment occasionally, so basic manual skills can be beneficial., • Strength: While not always required, some physical strength may be necessary for tasks like lifting or carrying equipment, especially during site visits., • Coordination: Good hand-eye coordination is useful for tasks that require writing, reviewing plans, or interacting with technology., • Safety Awareness: Understanding and adhering to safety protocols is crucial, as construction sites can pose various hazards. Compensation for qualified candidates is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to verifiable experience, education, and technical skills. The pay range for this position is: $55-$100k annually Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, Rochester, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, dynamic economy, and diverse cultural scene. With a legacy of innovation and a strong sense of community, Rochester is the perfect place to live, work, and explore. The city boasts a history of groundbreaking achievements in technology and industry. As the headquarters for several major companies, Rochester continues to thrive as a center for innovation, research, and development. Rochester’s diverse economy includes strong sectors in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and technology. The region offers numerous opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, supported by a collaborative environment and a skilled workforce. You can also experience the arts and culture of Rochester through its world-class museums, theaters, and music venues. The George Eastman Museum, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Strong National Museum of Play are just a few highlights of what is offered. Rochester is also home to an array of parks and outdoor spaces, including the scenic Highland Park and the picturesque Genesee Riverway Trail. Enjoy outdoor activities, festivals, and seasonal events throughout the year. Finally, Rochester is renowned for its high-quality educational institutions. These institutions drive research, innovation, and a culture of learning. Company DescriptionAffordable housing and apartmentsAffordable housing and apartments