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BL Harbert International has secured a $156 million contract to build two recruit barracks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parr -More- 

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Lincoln, Nebraska, Requisition Number: S_260404 Department: UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004 Description of Work: Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year. We invest in our employees: Vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. No-cost life insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Parental leave Retirement plans. Tuition assistance for employees and dependents. Exclusive employee discounts. Professional development through training and education. And many more!! As the Manager, Building Systems Maintenance, you will: Implement and coordinate strategies for preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance services across the campus environment. Collaborate with leadership and departments to translate strategic goals into operational plans for assigned maintenance programs and services. Monitor operational performance metrics and implement improvements to maintenance service delivery, asset reliability, and department support. Coordinate maintenance activities, inspections, and operational performance monitoring across assigned staff and services. Monitor operational staffing levels, workflow efficiency, and maintenance service delivery, and recommend adjustments to support departmental strategy and changing campus needs. Support development and oversight of labor resources, maintenance budgets, and resource allocation strategies for assigned services and divisional operations. Coordinate with campus departments, stakeholders, and partner units to ensure maintenance activities align with operational needs, department expectations, and institutional priorities. Evaluate maintenance and operational needs and recommend changes to procedures, equipment, technologies, and contracted services, and support implementation of approved improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and service quality. Support and monitor compliance with safety, environmental, health, accessibility, regulatory, and other applicable standards and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability. Assess operational and maintenance needs for equipment, materials, services, and contracted support, and provide recommendations to leadership while helping ensure maintenance operations align with service expectations, budgets, timelines, and institutional requirements. Maintain collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, customers, and operational partners, communicate maintenance priorities and service status, manage service expectations, and gather feedback to support continuous improvement. Support evaluation and implementation of evolving technologies, systems, and industry best practices to improve performance, tracking, reporting, scheduling, communication, operational efficiency, and overall project effectiveness. Promote and reinforce a people-centered culture that emphasizes safety, continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, customer service, community, and operational excellence. Provide regular guidance, coaching, and training to staff to support skill development and job performance. Establish goals, communicate expectations, assess, document, and provide feedback on employee performance, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend salary adjustments. Promote and ensure compliance with safety standards and monitor adherence to policies and procedures. Participate in the hiring process, including screening, interviewing, and providing input on applicants for regular, temporary, and student positions. Initiate corrective action when necessary to address performance or behavioral concerns. Ensure the completion of required training, ongoing education, and continuous improvement initiatives. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, construction management, facilities management, engineering, operations management, or other related field of study, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities maintenance, facilities operations, building systems maintenance, or related operational management. Leadership experience supervising staff, supervisors, or operational teams. Experience coordinating preventative maintenance, general maintenance, service schedules, labor resources, or collaboration with stakeholders, contractors, and operational partners. Skilled in operational planning, maintenance coordination, goal implementation, and performance monitoring practices. Knowledge of facilities maintenance processes, building systems operations, and preventative and general maintenance service delivery. Knowledge of safety, environmental, health, accessibility, and regulatory requirements related to facilities. Ability to analyze project, operational, service, and financial information using technologies and systems and make recommendations to support leadership decision-making. Ability to supervise staff, coordinate workflow, and support a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure alignment with departmental goals, service expectations, budgets, and timelines. Ability to maintain accurate documentation and support effective tracking, reporting, and communication. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing or supporting preventative and general maintenance services within a large or complex organization. Experience coordinating maintenance operations across multiple building systems, trades, or service areas in an institutional or campus environment. Experience supporting labor planning, maintenance budgeting, scheduling, inspections, documentation, and service reporting processes. Experience using technology and systems to improve maintenance workflows, data quality, scheduling, reporting, and operational effectiveness. Experience interpreting and applying building codes, safety standards, accessibility requirements, and institutional operational guidelines relevant to maintenance work. Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex institutional environment. Knowledge of building systems, maintenance standards, inspection practices, and service requirements applicable to campus facilities operations. Knowledge of University budgeting systems, procurement processes, operational procedures, and institutional policies. Proficient in maintenance tracking, reporting, and documentation systems that support maintenance coordination and operational efficiency. Knowledge of lifecycle planning, preventative maintenance strategies, scheduling, and service delivery practices relevant to facilities maintenance in a campus environment. Ability to support maintenance service delivery in coordination with multiple departments, stakeholders, and partner units. Facility Management Professional ( FMP ) Certified Facility Manager ( CFM ) Certified Educational Facilities Professional ( CEFP ) Other training or certification obtained from a recognized leadership program. Posted Salary: $95,000/yr. minimum Job Type: Full-Time

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Jacksonville, Florida, L&H Companies has been a leading provider of sign development for over 30 years with a range of manufacturing capabilities and the latest technologies.  We have 80,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative technologies that ensure every project stands apart from the rest. L&H is experiencing growth and is seeking a full-time remote Project Manager for the Jacksonville/Northeastern Florida area.  A Project Manager at L&H is responsible for communication between all internal and external stakeholders, cost tracking, risk mitigation and meeting or exceeding all milestone dates from project kick-off through close-out.  They will collaborate daily with the Project Designers, Engineers, Fabricators, Installation Team and the Client to ensure every step of the project is being completed on time and within budget.  This is a challenging, fast-paced environment so organization, problem solving skills and time management are essential. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Worth with sales executives to determine customer needs and define expectations Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time Managing projects, budgets, timelines Understanding contract documents Assisting with field operations Maintaining client relationships Conduct code checks, obtaining municipal code and landlord criteria Prepare RFQ's, purchase and installation orders as required to manufacture and install signage Coordinate design, engineering, permitting, fabrication, shipping and installation to keep project on schedule Resolve or escalate any issue that may occur with the projects Track project information in the database and provide timely and accurate status reports to clients and management Provide prompt and accurate billing and closeout for completed projects Ability to plan, execute and deliver desired results   Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or Construction Management preferred Five years of industry experience or translatable specialties such as exhibit display, architectural metals and/or specialty construction/fabrication preferred Candidates based in the Jacksonville/Northeastern Florida area highly preferred Willingness to travel based on client needs Excellence in client communications/customer relations Experience in scheduling, estimating and installation coordination highly desired Computer savvy, MS Office proficiency The ability to take direction and suggestions in an open collaborative way Requires strong problem-solving skills and great attention to detail Permitting and code research experience Proficiency with Gantt chart creation and/or project timelines Ability to maintain workplace organization If you're looking for an interesting career in a unique industry, contact us for consideration.  We offer top wages and full benefits including medical, vision, dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401K retirement plan. EOE