Healthcare Principal Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Principal – Healthcare Architecture
Location: Chantilly, VA or Fort Worth, TX
Position Overview
A nationally established architecture and design organization is seeking an experienced Healthcare Principal to join its leadership team and play a key role in the continued growth of its healthcare practice.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished healthcare architect who brings a combination of client leadership, project delivery expertise, technical credibility, team development, and business development experience.
The Principal will serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients while helping shape the strategic direction and growth of the practice. The successful individual will have the opportunity to leverage an established national platform while taking meaningful ownership over client relationships, market development, project performance, and the development of future leaders within the organization.
This position can be based in Chantilly, Virginia / the Washington, DC metropolitan area or Fort Worth, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
Healthcare Practice & Project Leadership
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Provide senior leadership across complex healthcare architecture projects, ensuring a high standard of design, technical execution, and client service.
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Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery, from early planning and design through documentation and construction administration.
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Serve as an executive-level client advisor, developing a deep understanding of healthcare organizations, their facilities, operational needs, and long-term capital priorities.
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Oversee project performance, including schedule, budget, staffing, quality, profitability, and overall client satisfaction.
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Provide strategic guidance around healthcare planning, programming, design, and project delivery.
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Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while creating opportunities for emerging leaders within the practice.
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Partner with other senior leaders across the organization to share expertise, resources, and relationships across markets and geographies.
Business Development & Market Growth
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Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's presence within the healthcare market.
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Build upon existing client relationships while identifying and developing new healthcare clients and opportunities.
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Maintain strong relationships with healthcare executives, facilities leaders, administrators, consultants, and other key industry stakeholders.
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Lead and participate in RFQs, RFPs, pursuits, interviews, presentations, and direct-award opportunities.
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Work closely with marketing and practice leadership to develop compelling pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations.
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Represent the organization at healthcare industry conferences, professional organizations, networking events, and other market-facing activities.
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Track market activity, relationships, pipeline, and business development performance.
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Contribute to broader strategic planning around practice growth, profitability, talent, and long-term market positioning.
Qualifications
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Professional degree from an accredited Architecture program.
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Architectural licensure required, with the ability to obtain reciprocal licensure where necessary.
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15+ years of architecture experience, including significant leadership experience within healthcare architecture.
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Ideally 10+ years of direct healthcare architecture experience.
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Demonstrated success leading large, complex healthcare projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
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Strong understanding of healthcare planning, programming, design, technical delivery, and construction.
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Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior healthcare clients and decision-makers.
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Experience contributing to or directly leading business development, client development, and pursuit strategy.
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Strong commercial and financial understanding of architectural practice and project performance.
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Ability to operate effectively at both a strategic and executional level.
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Collaborative leadership style with a strong track record of mentoring and developing teams.
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Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and public-speaking skills.
Ideal Profile
This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior healthcare architect who has progressed beyond simply delivering projects and wants to have a broader impact on the direction of a healthcare practice.
The ideal individual will bring established healthcare credibility and relationships while remaining actively engaged with clients, teams, and projects. They should be comfortable operating as both a practice leader and market builder—someone capable of strengthening existing relationships, creating new opportunities, leading major pursuits, developing talent, and helping position the organization for its next stage of growth.
Location & Travel
The position can be based in:
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Chantilly, VA
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Fort Worth, TX
Regular engagement with clients and project teams will be expected, with regional travel required as appropriate.
Benefits
The organization offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program, including:
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Paid time off and company holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Electrical Project Engineer Dallas, Texas, United States
Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Discipline: Electrical Engineering / MEP
The Opportunity
A growing, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its expanding MEP practice in Texas.
This is an opportunity for an experienced, Texas-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to step into a highly visible position with meaningful ownership over electrical design, project delivery, quality control, and the continued development of the engineering team.
The firm works across education, civic, healthcare, and community-focused facilities, delivering technically complex projects designed to have a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
Rather than operating solely as a production engineer, this individual will have the opportunity to serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record, work directly with architects, clients, and project stakeholders, mentor developing engineers and designers, and partner closely with engineering leadership.
For an Electrical Engineer looking for greater project ownership and a clear path toward broader technical and team leadership, this offers significant room for long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects from design through construction.
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Lead and oversee the electrical design and documentation of complex building projects.
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Perform final QA/QC reviews of electrical construction documents, ensuring accuracy, coordination, code compliance, and technical quality.
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Develop and edit electrical specifications based on individual project requirements.
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Work collaboratively with architects, owners, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
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Partner with engineering leadership to develop and implement electrical design, documentation, and modeling standards.
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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to electrical designers, engineers, and project team members.
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Support department leadership with resource planning and coordination across active projects.
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Assist in defining electrical scope, staffing requirements, and technical approach for new project opportunities.
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Participate in and, where appropriate, lead engineering department meetings and technical discussions.
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Help drive consistency, efficiency, and best practices across the electrical engineering practice.
What We're Looking For
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Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas – required.
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Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
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Approximately 5–7+ years of professional experience designing electrical systems within the MEP, architecture, engineering, or building-design industry.
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Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, applicable codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
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Proficiency in Revit.
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Experience delivering projects within education, civic/public, and/or healthcare environments is preferred.
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Experience coordinating electrical systems within multidisciplinary building projects.
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Strong understanding of construction documentation and project delivery.
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Ability to communicate effectively with architects, clients, owners, consultants, and internal project teams.
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Comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions while operating within a collaborative environment.
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The position offers considerably more than traditional electrical production responsibilities. The successful individual will have the opportunity to become an important part of a growing Texas engineering practice, with exposure to both technical and operational leadership.
You'll have the ability to influence how projects are delivered, mentor developing team members, establish best practices, and take ownership of meaningful projects serving communities throughout Texas and beyond.
The organization also places a strong emphasis on continued professional development and provides access to the resources and project diversity of a broader national platform while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.
Benefits
The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities
Location
This is a hybrid position and can be based from the firm's Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston-area office.
Candidates must hold an active Texas PE license and be able to obtain additional state licensure as required.
All applications and conversations will be handled confidentially.
Lab Planner (Senior and Mid-Level) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Laboratory Planner / Architect
A nationally recognized Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, and Commissioning/Qualification firm is seeking an experienced Laboratory Planner / Architect to join its growing Architecture team in both their Boston and Philadelphia offices.
The firm specializes in Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical facilities, designing highly technical environments that support research, healthcare, and the advancement of science. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience planning and designing laboratory environments and enjoy working directly with clients and users to develop thoughtful, technically sound solutions.
The Opportunity
This role will lead project efforts focused on the programming, planning, and design of laboratory facilities, working within a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and other technical professionals.
The position offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from early programming and conceptual planning through design development and construction documentation—while developing strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead programming, planning, and design efforts for laboratory-focused projects.
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Meet directly with clients and user groups to understand project needs and translate those requirements into effective project programs.
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Lead programming and concept-planning meetings and help develop design solutions.
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Develop conceptual design ideas and 2D/3D presentation materials.
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Take projects from conceptual design through construction documentation, coordinating closely with other disciplines.
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Research and select laboratory-specific architectural components, including furniture, equipment, finishes, and related building elements.
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Oversee construction drawings and specifications while incorporating client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
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Apply knowledge of laboratory-specific codes and NIH design guidelines/best practices to project planning and design.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
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Mentor and support junior staff and contribute to their professional development.
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Participate in industry events and stay current with evolving laboratory planning and architectural design best practices.
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Travel periodically for client meetings and project execution.
Project & Market Focus
The firm's work is concentrated within the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical sectors, with a particular emphasis on technically complex laboratory environments.
Projects involve the programming, planning, and architectural design of laboratory spaces, requiring an understanding of laboratory-specific codes, equipment, furniture, finishes, regulatory requirements, and specialized design guidelines.
Ideal Background
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7+ years of experience working on laboratory spaces in a Project Architect and/or Lab Planner capacity.
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Strong experience with laboratory programming, planning, and design.
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Demonstrated ability to lead design programming and planning meetings with clients and users.
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Knowledge of lab-specific codes, equipment, furniture, finishes, and NIH guidelines/best practices.
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Experience delivering architectural projects from concept through completion.
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Strong client-facing, presentation, and communication skills.
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Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Architectural registration or progress toward licensure is preferred.
Sr. Director, Regional Lead - NC Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Senior Director – Regional Operations | Research Triangle
A nationally recognized Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, and Commissioning/Qualification firm is seeking a Senior Director to lead and grow its presence in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary.
The firm specializes in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other science-driven organizations to deliver highly technical facilities and environments. The Regional Director will play a key role in expanding the firm's presence in the market, developing client relationships, growing the local team, and overseeing successful project delivery.
The Opportunity
This is a high-visibility regional leadership position combining operations, project oversight, client development, business development, team leadership, and strategic growth. The individual will serve as a senior representative of the firm within the region while collaborating closely with national leadership and other discipline leaders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee regional operations, including project delivery, quality, project management, personnel, financial performance, and resource planning.
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Develop and execute a strategic regional business plan focused on growth, profitability, and client development.
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Build and maintain relationships with Life Sciences clients and organizations throughout the Research Triangle.
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Identify new opportunities and drive business development and sales within the region.
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Serve as a senior client representative and, on select projects, act as a Project Executive, maintaining relationships and helping ensure successful project delivery.
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Participate in proposals, client presentations, project meetings, and other business development activities.
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Help develop and grow the regional team, including hiring, mentoring, professional development, and leadership development.
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Work with Architecture and Engineering leadership to manage staffing, workload, schedules, budgets, and utilization.
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Maintain high standards for technical quality, customer service, and project performance.
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Leverage national relationships and resources to generate additional opportunities within the region.
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Provide market intelligence and strategic insight to help guide regional and national growth.
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Represent the firm within the local Life Sciences and broader A/E/C community and serve as an ambassador for the organization.
Market Focus
The firm's primary focus is the Life Sciences sector, with work centered around highly technical facilities supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related science-driven organizations.
The ideal candidate will understand the Research Triangle Life Sciences market, have established relationships within the industry, and bring a combination of technical/project experience and demonstrated success in client development and business growth.
Leadership Scope
This position will have oversight of the regional team, including discipline leaders, directors/associate directors, and office management, with responsibility for building a high-performing team and establishing a strong local presence.
Remote Thermal R&D Engineer United States
Thermal R&D Engineer
We are seeking a Thermal R&D Engineer to support the development of advanced two-phase and refrigeration-based cooling technologies for high-power electronic systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role covering system design, component selection, prototype development, testing and validation. The successful candidate will work on new thermal architectures and support the development of cooling solutions capable of operating in increasingly demanding, high heat-density environments.
Responsibilities
• Design and develop two-phase cooling and refrigeration-based systems
• Define system architecture, component specifications and performance requirements
• Support evaporator, condenser and compressor selection and design
• Build and test prototype cooling loops and thermal test systems
• Plan and execute experiments to evaluate thermal performance, pressure drop, stability and reliability
• Develop analytical and simulation models for heat transfer and fluid flow
• Evaluate refrigerants based on performance, safety, environmental impact and material compatibility
• Troubleshoot thermal and fluid system performance issues
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering teams
• Support product integration and design optimization
• Improve system performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost
• Contribute to the development of future thermal technologies and product concepts
Experience Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience developing two-phase, refrigeration or advanced thermal systems
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
• Experience with compressor selection and refrigeration system design
• Knowledge of evaporator and condenser design
• Hands-on experience building and testing fluid loops, refrigeration systems or thermal prototypes
• Experience with experimental testing and performance analysis
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with pumped refrigerant systems, vapor-compression cooling, thermosiphons, CFD or thermal simulation tools would be beneficial.
Previous experience within semiconductor, electronics cooling, high-power systems or advanced product development would also be advantageous.
Working Conditions
This is primarily an on-site engineering position due to the hands-on laboratory and prototype development requirements.
Travel of up to approximately 10% may be required.
Benefits
• Performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account options
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• 13 paid company holidays
Superintendent Los Angeles, California, United States
Superintendent – Multifamily
Los Angeles, CA – On-Site Position
We are partnered with a leading Multifamily Developer in Los Angeles that has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the region. With an active pipeline of large-scale developments, they are seeking an experienced Superintendent a Multifamily background to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a construction professional to play a key role in the delivery of complex, high-value Multifamily projects while working with a company known for its forward-thinking approach & long-term stability.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily site operations on large Multifamily construction projects, ensuring safety, quality & efficiency
* Lead coordination of subcontractors with a focus on drywall & interior finishes
* Ensure all work is executed according to plans, specifications, schedules & budget requirements
* Collaborate with project management, design teams & ownership to achieve on-time project delivery
* Maintain strong site documentation & reporting to stakeholders
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent in the Construction industry
* Strong drywall & interior finishes background within Multifamily or large residential projects
* Proven track record of managing subcontractors, schedules & budgets on projects $20m+
* Excellent leadership & communication skills with a solutions-driven approach
* OSHA certification preferred
If this role matches your experience & ambitions, please apply directly through the LinkedIn apply function or send your resume to J.Greaves@harperharrison.com.
