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Job DescriptionCompany Description Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision. Job Description Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a staff responsible for individual, multi-disciplined project solutions for K-12 clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidates will have a background working on construction projects related to K-12, Higher Education, or the Public Sector. Responsibilities • Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout., • Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings., • Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification., • Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process., • Conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients., • Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals., • Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed., • Facilitates project meetings., • Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements., • Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated., • Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines., • Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule., • Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk., • Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks., • Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.)., • Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area., • Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination., • Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval., • Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime., • Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies., • Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values., • Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team). Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.Qualifications, • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents., • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues., • Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style., • Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups., • Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action., • Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles., • Ability to calculate complex figures., • Ability to forecast and prepare budgets., • Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports., • Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations., • Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company., • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings., • Knowledge in MS Project, , contracts, and construction practices., • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from an accredited University, Master’s Degree preferred., • Minimum ten years of experience in a construction project management role related to K-12, higher education, or public sector projects., • Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) required if specific duties include direct report responsibilities., • PMP (US and/or Canada), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and LEED AP desired. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at and All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-KO1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets. Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees Job Description Under the general guidance of the District Service Manager, the Service Center General Manager will lead a team of people operating in a Service Center I (large centers with 30+ employees, including Lab Pack and/or HHW and/or onsite Technical Services teams) to drive operational strategies that align with the company’s culture and long-term goals to exceed our customers’ expectations. The Service Center General Manager will provide direct oversight to full warehouse and outbound loading capabilities at the Service Center I. This individual will manage the P&L for the service center including revenue growth, budget, and profit growth. They will also be responsible for driving superior customer satisfaction with adherence to customer SLAs and KPIs, as well as account retention, at their service center. They will ensure the location meets or exceeds environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance, DOT regulations, production, and waste management goals. The Service Center General Manager should have working knowledge of equipment types including box trucks, vans, roll-offs, and tankers. The Service Center General Manager should have an understanding of logistics, planning, and exceeding customers' expectations. Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions): The main duties and responsibilities. Leadership & Strategy · Provide support to the service center by coaching and developing managers and/or supervisors and employees within their service center through continuous coaching and feedback on performance, and conduct performance appraisals for their direct reports, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements. · Makes recommendations on salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and dismissals within their service center in partnership with their District Service Manager and HR Business Partner. · Participate in the recruitment and hiring of service center employees and drivers. · Conducts regular meetings to keep their teams informed of current issues and events, procedural/operational changes, and new developments in the department and Company. · Accountable to provide on-the-job training and instruction to ensure training compliance. · Provide technical support to field staff and managers, assist in the content development and deployment of technical training. · As a continual learner, stay updated on regulations and industry developments. Safety, Security, and Compliance · Promotes Safety and Security initiatives across the entire team at their service center. · Enforces and monitors safety rules and practices to ensure a safe and healthy work environmental for all employees. · Reports and responds to service center incidents; identifies the cause when accidents or incidents occur, reviews and amends procedures as necessary and communicates finding to employees and management as needed. · Ensures all employees are knowledgeable about any potential or known hazards and takes all necessary precautions. Conducts crew Safety Meetings. · Provides and maintains compliance with personal protective equipment for their employees. · Communicates and Trains safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence at their service center. Customer Experience Management · Supports sales department at their service center in the onboarding of new accounts with responses to inquiries. · Collaborates with commercial to maintain and monitor existing customer relationships within their service center. · Drives superior customer satisfaction through team performance with adherence to customer SLAs and KPIs at their service center. · Will act with urgency to resolve customer issues to maintain high service level and grow the business at their service center. Operational Excellence · Communicates continual improvement of productivity standards and team member safety in all phases of the operation in accordance with financial goals at their service center. Route Management · Responsible for route management processes within their service center, ensuring alignment with company goals and safety and regulatory requirements, including LTL, Bulk/FTL, pre-service, and post-service execution. · Manage route adherence to ensure efficient waste collection and transportation. Technical Services Management · Oversee technical services management processes inclusive of HHW, onsite programs, and lab pack programs when applicable to their service center, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements. Service Center Management · Responsible for service center management processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements related to facilities, supply, and asset management. · Assigns work to employees and supervises their activities throughout the shift. · Audits employees’ performance for quality, quantity, safety conformance and utilization of resources to ensure maximum effectiveness. · Manages staff in cooperation with Human Resources Department including onboarding, career development, and potential termination of employment. · Responsible for P&L (Profit & Loss) management and performance to financial plan ensuring accuracy and alignment with company financial goals at their service center. · Accountable to ensure 10-day management processes align with company goals and safety and regulatory requirements while staying updated on changes to 10-day management regulations and industry standards. · Responsible for equipment i.e. box trucks, vans, roll-offs, and tankers including day-to-day operation as well as working alongside fleet maintenance group and procurement for repairs and purchasing. Performs other related duties and/or project work as required or requested. Work Environment: · Required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator. · Willingness and ability to travel via automobile, commercial airline and other public transportation as needed 10% or less of the time. · Willingness and ability to work in a hands-on manner to execute key initiatives and activities. · Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant. · Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth’s Core Values and Code of Conduct. Qualifications Education, Experience and Skills: Education: (BA or BS degree required or preferred) · High School Diploma required, B.S. in an environmental-related field preferred, or can demonstrate related equivalent work experience. · 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and current, or ability to obtain. Experience: · Minimum of 5 experience in related transportation field including experience utilizing transportation management software systems, Knowledge of DOT regulations and standards, understanding of transportation logistics and planning, and knowledge of vehicular maintenance and repair. ·Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience. · Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to stay abreast of applicable regulations and codes as they apply to the waste industry and those specific to area of responsibility. · Demonstrates the ability to manage within an established budget as well as strong knowledge of budgetary processes, P&L statements, asset management, and project management. · Experience in the hazardous waste industry and general knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations as it relates to the transportation and processing of waste is preferred. Skills: (The skills listed are the abilities and knowledge required to perform the job effectively.) · Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges. · Ability to analyze P&L statements, maintain and track EBITDA levels. · Understands DOT Regulations. · Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups. · Ability to lead and work through others, effective delegation skills. · Highly proficient computer skills and familiarity with software applications. · Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and develop actionable improvements from complex data. · Ability to plan and organize, experience in formal project management ideal. · Proficiency in change management methodologies and practices preferred. · Proven ability to interact with customers and manage SLAs and relationships. · Knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Additional Information Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Job Description Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial information to provide accurate and useful information to management. Job Responsibilities: Prepares and reviews income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports Analyzes and collects financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records Assists in evaluating, recommending, maintaining and monitoring appropriate internal controls Assists in the maintenance of internal control documentation Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in responding to inquires or report requests Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures Instructs or assigns work to staff and external vendor partner Coordinates accounting matters with other departments and locations Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information Reconciles and reviews assigned accounts Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, and forms conclusions to present to management Corrects problems Prepares complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner Completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner, given abstract project guidelines Performs other relevant job duties as required. Job Requirements: Education/ Certifications: (Required/Preferred-list requirement is required or preferred) Bachelors degree required, degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 5+ years general accounting experience Experience: 5+ years general accounting experience Knowledge: Seeks customer satisfaction and tracks performance against customer requirements Strong advanced understanding of job requirements and responsibilities Skills/ Abilities: Ability to solicit support for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendations Completes assignments independently and handles complex accounting activities Ability to select and develop staff Ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written and provide clear and detail information to others Ability to work effectively and represent the companys interest with both internal and external stakeholders Personal computer skills required, prior experience with Excel and Word applications in a Microsoft Windows environment Must be able to work in a team environment to achieve desired results Seeks customer satisfaction Demonstrates credibility Shows initiative and commitment Acts resourcefully to ensure that work is completed within specified time and quality parameters Physical Environment/ Demands: Some travel may be required Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Job Description Summary Our client is a top notch and very well-established IT Solutions / MSP located in the Cranston, RI area and they are seeking to find an experienced Help Desk Technician. Some responsibilities are resolving escalated service request tickets, project tasks, and deployment upgrades. This position requires traveling up to 30% of the time and/or on-call/flexible hours to support our clients. This individual will work with other employees as a mentor and trainer to help develop additional skilled technicians. They pride themselves on the service and support they bring to each client in a timely manner. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide excellent customer service to our clients and partners, • Provides technical assistance to clients to resolve computer hardware and software problems via telephone or electronically from escalated tickets, • Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties, • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment addressing issues promptly, • Provides support to clients in problem resolution, guides users through troubleshooting procedures, and develops troubleshooting scripts, • Provide remote assistance to end-users in the use of existing and new technologies, hardware, and software, • Setup of desktop and laptop computers, • Performs upgrades to hardware & software, • Understanding of IT security, with the ability to identify and escalate policy violations, • Recommends system modifications or hardware and software improvements to reduce or eliminate user problems, • Tracks client issues and resolutions to assure satisfaction and closure, • Contribute to company knowledge base and continually work to keep documentation up to date, • Performs other duties as assigned, • Microsoft CSP, AZURE, O365, • Required:, • Ability to travel as required (~30%), • Must be able to work flexible days/hours some on-call duty, • Experience with the following manufactures networking equipment, including HP, Cisco, SonicWALL, Ruckus,, • Experience with Microsoft Server 2008+ deployment, migration, and management, • Desired:, • Experience with virtualization technologies VMWare and Hyper-V, • Previous job experience with project and vendor management, • PCI experience, • Required Technical Experience:, • Experience with all Windows Desktop OS, • Experience with Hosted Exchange, • Experience with Microsoft productivity applications, • Desired Technical Experience:, • Experience with Microsoft Server 2008+, • Familiarity with SonicWALL firewalls, Dell/HP/Cisco, managed switches, • Required Education:, • Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience, • Background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Science or equivalent experience and/or certifications, • Advanced certifications (desired), • VMware Certified Professional(VCP), • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Employment Type: Full time Location: Cranston, RI

Job Description Summary Our client is a top notch and very well-established IT Solutions / MSP located in the Cranston, RI area and they are seeking to find an experienced Help Desk Technician. Some responsibilities are resolving escalated service request tickets, project tasks, and deployment upgrades. This position requires traveling up to 30% of the time and/or on-call/flexible hours to support our clients. This individual will work with other employees as a mentor and trainer to help develop additional skilled technicians. They pride themselves on the service and support they bring to each client in a timely manner. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide excellent customer service to our clients and partners, • Provides technical assistance to clients to resolve computer hardware and software problems via telephone or electronically from escalated tickets, • Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties, • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment addressing issues promptly, • Provides support to clients in problem resolution, guides users through troubleshooting procedures, and develops troubleshooting scripts, • Provide remote assistance to end-users in the use of existing and new technologies, hardware, and software, • Setup of desktop and laptop computers, • Performs upgrades to hardware & software, • Understanding of IT security, with the ability to identify and escalate policy violations, • Recommends system modifications or hardware and software improvements to reduce or eliminate user problems, • Tracks client issues and resolutions to assure satisfaction and closure, • Contribute to company knowledge base and continually work to keep documentation up to date, • Performs other duties as assigned, • Microsoft CSP, AZURE, O365, • Required:, • Ability to travel as required (~30%), • Must be able to work flexible days/hours – some on-call duty, • Experience with the following manufactures networking equipment, including HP, Cisco, SonicWALL, Ruckus,, • Experience with Microsoft Server 2008+ deployment, migration, and management, • Desired:, • Experience with virtualization technologies VMWare and Hyper-V, • Previous job experience with project and vendor management, • PCI experience, • Required Technical Experience:, • Experience with all Windows Desktop OS, • Experience with Hosted Exchange, • Experience with Microsoft productivity applications, • Desired Technical Experience:, • Experience with Microsoft Server 2008+, • Familiarity with SonicWALL firewalls, Dell/HP/Cisco, managed switches, • Required Education:, • Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience, • Background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Science or equivalent experience and/or certifications, • Advanced certifications (desired), • VMware Certified Professional(VCP), • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)