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Nationwide, Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Places to Work” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking a Specifier with a positive, collaborative work style, for our Advanced Building Technologies Studio. This position could be remote/hybrid or located in one of our office locations: Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Durham, NC; Washington DC; Newport Beach, CA or Orlando, FL.   A candidate we’ll love: You are ambitious, resourceful, and have extensive experience in the technical and environmental aspects of materials, design, and construction. You’re a strong listener and a great communicator both verbally and in written form. You’re a good team player – essential to being a successful Specifier at Little. You’re a collaborator by nature and can balance working with individuals and teams across the country, on projects of varied levels of complexity to provide the highest level of service to our clients. You have a desire to grow and learn new things.    Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:  A minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a Specifier on commercial projects. Certified Construction Specifier (CCS). LEED Accredited Professional with specialty. Working knowledge of AIA MasterSpec, Bluebeam. Revit skills a plus.   Why Little: Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. And, if wellness matters to you, you’ll be thrilled to know that you’ll be working in one of Charlotte’s first LEED and WELL Certified workspaces. What to know what’s it’s like to work at Little?  Check out our video!  https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234   To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and portfolio for review to: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/LIT1004LDAC/JobBoard/30702fd2-636e-4886-b1ce-4fc3b07e37ec/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4cdd9535-4280-4330-b4cf-818b758f1b60   Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact  careers@littleonline.com  or a member of our HR Team. 

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Washington, D.C., Georgetown Day School (GDS), a dynamic educational institution in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Facilities. This pivotal role demands a seasoned professional with substantial experience in commercial facilities management and the ability to lead a high-performing and diverse team of maintenance and custodial professionals. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of industry best practices in this field, ensuring the optimal functioning and sustainability of our school’s physical and operational infrastructure. Reports to: Director of Operations and Innovation Location: On-campus (Georgetown Day School, Washington, DC) Start Date: Immediate Type of Opportunity: Full-time, salaried, exempt with benefits.   Key Responsibilities: Physical Plant Management: Oversee the maintenance and improvement of the school's physical plant, which includes buildings, roofs, windows, and other structural elements. Campus Maintenance: Manage the upkeep of the campus, encompassing two soccer fields, a large playground, driveways, a full commercial kitchen serving 700 meals per day, two parking lots, and landscaping to ensure a safe, welcoming, and highly functional environment for students, faculty, and staff. Management of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems: Ensure the efficient operation of MEP systems, focusing on heating, cooling, water management, and air handling. Administrative Leadership: Direct a team of 5 maintenance professionals, handling day-to-day administrative tasks, team management, purchasing, and maintaining numerous vendor relationships (including trash services, city utilities, and preventative maintenance). Vendor and Contracted Services Management: Liaise with numerous vendors and contractors to ensure that outsourced work is done efficiently, on schedule, and meets all regulatory and compliance requirements. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Innovation and Chief Financial Officer to develop and implement a long-term vision for progressive, future-facing facilities management. This includes enhancing operational efficiencies, adhering to best practices, and effective risk management. Reporting and Communicating: Provide informative and scheduled updates to the campus community and school leadership to illustrate campus performance, preventative and unscheduled maintenance work, and work with team leaders on campus to ensure smooth and interconnected campus operations.   Qualifications: Extensive experience in commercial facilities management. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the field. Strong leadership skills with experience in team management whose members represent a range of ages, experiences, abilities, backgrounds and ethnicities. Proven ability to manage a diverse range of administrative and operational tasks. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in working with senior management to align facilities management with the school's mission and goals. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline. Five to ten years of comparable supervisory/management role in construction, maintenance/repair: working knowledge of at least three trades is required (maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, carpentry, construction). Must have knowledge and expertise in EPA, ADA, and OSHA codes and regulations and the ability to interpret and implement relevant procedures. Must also have skills to train others in these areas. Strong supervisory, organization, technical, and analytical skills. Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with high attention to clarity and detail with ability to explain complex information/fact patterns in understandable terms to all levels of personnel. 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Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   To Apply Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.   As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.  

Wilmington DE, The Martin Architectural Group with Breckstone Architecture, award-winning architecture, and land planning firms seek a creative, detail oriented, architectural designer to join our growing and energized team in our Wilmington DE office.   The ideal candidate possesses strong skills developing schematic plans, design development plans, through construction documents with direction from senior staff and the project team.  Construction technology skills and detailing abilities are critical.    The successful candidate currently works on the following types of projects: -Mixed Use Projects -High Density Residential -Transit Oriented Design -Commercial Projects -Urban & Master Planning 5+ years plus of experience Bachelor of Architecture Degree Strong Communication & Presentation Skills Proficiency in Revit, Illustrator, Autocad, Bluebeam. Experience with 3-D rendering applications is a plus: Enscape, V-Ray, Maxwell, or Lumion