Accounting Senior Analyst

The goal for this position is to deliver analysis of agent compensation processing to allow us to compensate our partners accurately and in a timely fashion.
This person will develop analytical tools to accomplish the goal of preventing and or finding errors or issues before they become major problems.
Finally, this person will coordinate fixing these issues and developing processes to prevent them from occurring in the future.

* Analyze compensation data to identify potential errors or issues
* Coordinate correction of errors and issues
* Work with staff members on training issues to ensure error fixes and prevention
* Update procedures that are contributing to errors
* Work with IT and other departments to prevent and correct issues
* Participate in project management to implement new compensation programs for various distribution partners and provides training to staff and updates to procedures as needed in support of these
* Participate in testing of error detection processes, corrections, new compensation programs
* Ensure accurate payment of commissions according to department standards
* Apply technical knowledge and problem solving skills to increase department efficiency and fully utilize technology
* Maintain detailed knowledge of commission schedules and products
* Interact with other departments regarding general policies concerning the payment of agent commissions
* Provide production and procedural reports to management
* Assist with special projects as directed

* BA Preferred; or equivalent insurance experience of at least 1-2 years and/or LOMA course work experience
* 1-2 years of experience in operations or accounting processing functions
* Proficient in use of PC based systems used:
SQL, Microsoft Office, LifePRO, On Base, Excel, and Access (Preferred)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good working knowledge of products and commission schedules
* Effective problem solver
* Effective customer service skills
* Estimated time of travel:

Senior Project Manager – Development

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Development – Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an innovative, experienced and highly motivated individual to lead the opening of our new offices from approval to patient ready. This position plays a critical role in our company growth in an exciting and dynamic fast-paced environment.

Heartland Dental proudly supports 850+ dental offices and more than 10,000 team members across the country. We are hard-working, fun-loving and fast-growing ” looking for our next perfect fit!

You will play a critical role supporting the Development Department growth strategies and work alongside a professional team of site representatives and project support staff to contribute towards the new office opening goals, reporting directly to the Director of Design & Construction.

Responsibilities

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:
* Complete responsibility for managing multiple simultaneous successful new office openings.
* Lead three or more Project Managers in technical, leadership and professional development.
* Develop and implement project proposals and contract administration process with contractors, suppliers & vendors for each project.
* Manage the office design, project cost, schedule, change management and quality assurance program.
* Building strong relationships with internal teams, preferred contractors, vendors and suppliers.
* Establish and execute best practices, template, polices and tools to ensure successful completion of project milestones.
* Work on special projects, component projects or key strategy initiatives for Development department.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
* Completion of one of the following: Associate degree and ten years related work experience OR bachelors degree and seven years related work experience.
* Extensive knowledge of building construction, building design and project management methodologies.
* Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, organized, detailed and works well in a team environment.
* Ability to work well under pressure on multiple projects, tasks and prioritize personal workload.
* Practical project knowledge in scheduling, cost, contracts and change management principles.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* High level of maturity, personal drive, and sound judgment.
* Ability to travel 1-3 times on monthly basis.
* Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and lift 50lbs.

Desirable Qualifications:
* Project Management related software experiences.
* Experience in dental and healthcare design & construction
* Knowledge and/or Certifications in project management methodologies.

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Senior Claim Business Consultant

Chubb is the worlds largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

The Sr. Claim Business Consultant (CBC) role provides CHUBB with a competitive advantage in the marketplace by being the Claims single point of engagement, across multiple lines of business, to key NACI and Major Account Customers.
The CBC will work with NACI Underwriters, Major Account Client Executives, Producers and Insureds to understand customer needs and collaborate with the North America Claim Discipline Towers to drive the execution of claim account management plans, service deliverables and business solutions to these customers.

The CBC account assignments are aligned with a specific North America Geographic Region or Customer Segment. This allows the CBC to build and maintain strong knowledge of and working relationships with the Geographic Region or Customer Segment responsible for the profit, growth, and retention of the business. The CBCs internal & external business partnerships, engagement on key accounts, and ability to drive specific claim account management plans, positions our organization for success by delivering the critical claim business relationship component of the renowned CHUBB Claims Brand.

Candidates for this CBC job will be considered regardless of their geographic location.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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Positively influence the acquisition and retention of key accounts identified by business partners or claims that require CBC involvement.

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Develop and execute claim account management plans for select customers specifically identified by business partners and claims as requiring ongoing CBC engagement.

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Set business partner, producer and customer claim service expectations in accordance with established CHUBB Claims deliverables and guidelines for the account premium size, claim count and geographic scope.

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Manage the claim review process for engaged accounts in accordance with CBC best practices & workflows, and the respective claim discipline adjusters, supervisors, or managers participating in the claim review.

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Deliver claim stewardship reports for engaged accounts identified by CBC Manager & Business Partners

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Provide relevant special claim handling instructions (SHI) for qualifying accounts, ensure periodic updates for relevancy of SHIs with underwriting, claims, producer, TPA and insured, and provide underwriting with financial guidance on the claim expenses associated with account special services.

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Activate and align appropriate RMIS tools and reports to meet customer, producer & insured loss data.

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Communicate with CBC Manager and/or Regional Claim Executive on claim educational topics that may be needed for Underwriters, Producers or Claim Staff to ensure CHUBB claims brand is accurately represented to our customers and producers

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For accounts with TPA claim handling, partner with the TPA Account Manager and CHUBBs TPA Management Group, Technical Oversight, Compliance, Audit, Data Integration and Finance Teams to ensure compliance with CHUBBs TPA Operating Guidelines and Practices.

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For accounts with multinational insurance exposures, collaborate with CHUBBs Multinational Claims and Global solutions unit to ensure all multinational claim services are being executed.

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Facilitate to resolution all escalated claim handling issues

Business Skills and Competencies:

Casualty (GL, Products, Workers’ Compensation and Auto) claim management or significant technical experience in the area of Casualty claims.
First Party & Multinational Claim experience is a plus.

Proven technical capabilities within Casualty and the ability to discern a wide range of Casualty products.
Demonstrated expertise in understanding complex coverage matters.
A strong understanding of Chubb’s corporate, claim and TPA business strategies
Exceptional business and financial acumen including the methods to assess account profitability.
Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to develop and enhance relationships and collaborate with internal and external customers at all levels.
Strong strategic influence and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently access a wide range of data and information and develop recommendations in support of business strategies.
Demonstrated ability to be decisive when confronted with complex scenarios that require an appropriate response time.
Ability to adapt and embrace change and new challenges.

Education and Experience required:

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 7+ years of Casualty claim experience required.
Claim Management experience preferred.

Travel Commitment: Approximately 30% –

Chubb offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress. At Chubb, we are
committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Senior IoT Solution Architect

The IoT solution architect will be working to develop a global IoT platform that connects customers, equipment, and core business systems. The solution architect will play a major role in developing and implementing the solution stack. The solution stack will represent some combination, or all of, the end point sensors, control systems, gateways, security, data management, solution development, and network, all in multi-vendor cloud based scenarios.

In this position you will perform the necessary leadership, analysis and design development tasks related to the development of an enterprise solution architecture (ESA), but with particular focus on IoT implementations. You will collaborate with domain architects, COE architects, and other IT leaders to develop and review project designs. You will work closely with project managers to ensure solution design meets project and enterprise architecture objectives.

Primary activities include:
* Complete Architecture Assessment at project initiation time to ensure proper alignment
* Coordinate solution architecture implementation and modification activities
* Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software product standards, as well as the design of standard software configurations
* Consult with application or infrastructure development projects to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture, and identify when it is necessary to modify the solution architecture to accommodate project needs
* Document all solution architecture design and analysis work
* Work closely with the program management office (PMO) or project office to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.

Senior QC Inspector

Wacom Quartz provides quartz-glass fabrication, repair and sales to semiconductor, solar energy, biomedical and other commercial customers in the “Silicon Desert” and worldwide. We combine time honored craftsmanship as well as new technologies in an ISO-9001 certified system to continually improve our business and satisfy our customers.

Wacom is currently seeking a Senior QC Inspector. This position includes the skills of a Mechanical Inspector and a CMM Operator.

Responsibilities Include:

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Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products.

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Inspects materials, parts and products at different stages of production.

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Records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes.

Requirements Include:

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Thorough working knowledge of general inspection hand tools, optical comparator, print reading and GD&T.

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Extensive knowledge and ability to operate PC-DMIS based CMM, with occasional small programming tasks.

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Prepare inspection reports, certificates of compliance and other documentation depending on customer requirements, including direct entry in ERP system. Epicor and/or SAP experience preferred.

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Research and evaluate reliable and repeatable inspection methods for new products, working closely with quality manager and/or customer design engineers.

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Knowledge of ISO-9001 based process control policies and procedures relating to QC department.

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Competency with SPC, Gage R+R, tool calibration control, first article inspections, MRB procedures, polariscope, vacuum leak-check machine and other specialty equipment or processes as directed by supervision.

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MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Intermediate level.

EEO

Senior Stormwater Engineer – Project Manager

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

Tetra Techs Seattle Office has an immediate opening for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer/Project Manager to support development of sustainable projects involving storm water management planning and design, capital improvement planning, water quality planning, and watershed management.
The individual will serve in a project management role for assigned projects, maintain strong client relations, and secure new business, with a goal of supporting our national practice for green infrastructure/sustainable planning and design.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a varied role in many planning and design projects, from project manager, technical lead, or client manager.
The candidate will assist and/or lead projects that are medium to large in size and will be responsible for financial management of the project, ensuring key deadlines are met.
The candidate will provide technical expertise in low impact development (LID), green infrastructure (GI), and stormwater best management practice (BMP) design and will have an ability to conceptualize and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Must have a proven ability to independently plan, evaluate, select, design, and apply both conventional and green techniques, procedures and criteria and be able to quickly adapt and modify projects approaches as necessary.
Will work with other managers and experts to market current clients and develop, identify, and attract new clients.
Other duties as assigned.

* Advanced degree in relevant Science and Engineering field is preferred.
A minimum of 8 years in a planning or design role required.
* PE is required.
* Must have strong project and client management skill and must be well regarded by peers and management.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
* Proven record of successfully securing new work as well as maintaining existing contracts and have a strong portfolio of completed projects that demonstrates excellent technical capabilities.
* Experience working in the design of LID, GI, or BMPs is required.
* Other requirements include excellent visualization and graphic skills and excellent communication and writing skills.

Tetra Tech only accepts resumes through its online process. Please apply at http://www.tetratech.com/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including, women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
No agencies or calls please.
EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability

Senior Director of Research

Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land OLakes, has led the forage industry with innovative genetic discoveries, variety developments and cutting-edge product introductions. Our relentless drive, for improved forage production, is behind our unprecedented advancements. As the industrys leading provider of forage solutions, we breed, develop and produce premier alfalfa seed. Our highly experienced team develops and delivers industry-leading forage products for farmers worldwide, to meet the worlds forage needs now and in the future.

This position will be responsible for leading the overall R&D strategy for the company, and will be a part of the FGI leadership team which sets the direction of the company. The individual will report to General Manager of FGI, and will also manage partnerships with collaborative partners and scout for new technologies to aid in product development.

Position Purpose:
FGI Senior Directors of Alfalfa Breeding and Corn Silage Breeding will report to this new position. Our forage breeding teams represent about 70% of our R&D employees and R&D expense, and our proprietary germplasm is best-in-class in alfalfa, and competitive in corn silage. Our proprietary germplasm represents significant portion of FGI intellectual property per se, and is the vehicle for commercialization of our proprietary biotech traits.

The FGI Senior Director of Research will be responsible for providing general direction of these breeding programs, and in working with our crop breeding leads to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

The Senior Director of Research will also be responsible to ensuring efficient and effective communication and coordination between Plant Breeding and Biotechnology.

BIOTECHNOLOGY:
The Senior Director of Biotechnology will report to this new position.

The biotech research programs at West Salem, WI (alfalfa) and Thousand Oaks, CA (corn silage and forage sorghum) have demonstrated best-in-class capabilities in GE trait discovery and trait development. We have commercialized two GE traits in alfalfa and have new traits in the trait development pipeline in both alfalfa and corn silage.

The FGI Senior Director of Research will be responsible for providing general direction of the FGI Biotechnology program, and in working with our crop biotechnology leads to develop and implement strategies for new trait discovery both internally and with collaboration partners.

The Senior Director of Research will also be responsible to insuring efficient and effective communication and coordination between Biotechnology and Plant Breeding.

The Senior Director of Research will be ultimately responsible for FGI R&D budgets and for ensuring various R&D projects stay on time and on budget.

The Senior Director and the Chief Technology Officer shall co-chair an FGI Innovation and Strategy Team that meets at least bi-annually to review new trait opportunities, current and potential third party research collaborations, and GE and/or novel native traits currently in the trait development pipeline. Selected FGI R&D leaders and the FGI Alfalfa and Forage Sorghum/Corn Silage Business/Crop Team Leads will be active participants in these meetings.

A successful candidate for this position will have a PhD in a Plant Science discipline, with some knowledge and experience in plant breeding and plant biotechnology. Experience in leading collaborative teams, developing research strategies is also required;
business experience is preferred.

Crop experience in alfalfa, corn silage and/or forage sorghum is strongly preferred.

Experience In strategic and project planning is also required, business experience is preferred.

Required Experience & Education:
* 10+ years of industry experience MBA or similar advanced degree, or equivalent experience in Plant Science discipline.
* Robust understanding of research methods and strategies, with ideal knowledge in crop breeding and innovation.
* 5+ years of experience managing direct reports.
* Experience in Project Management desired.

Required Competencies:
* Strong written and oral communication skills, experience in public speaking and presenting.
* Project management skills.
* Financial and business acumen necessary, that includes analytical and strategic thinking.
* Planning and Organizing: Develops realistic plans that align with company goals and plans for and manages resources to deliver plan.
* High-impact influencing skills that will allow for effective cross-functional and cross-business leadership within Land OLakes and for the building of strong working relationships at various levels of the customer (from GM/CEO to department heads to functional leaders.
* Self-starter and goal directed with the proven ability to achieve results amidst a complex, often ambiguous work environment.
* Mobilize Talent: Create a team environment where all team members are important and involved.
* Delivers Results: Makes sound, fact based decisions with analytical rigor and are disciplined and cost conscious.

Preferred Experience & Education:
* 5+ years of successful management of product/portfolio P&L and/or sales management.
* PhD degree in (Agronomy, plant breeding, or Agricultural Business).

Preferred Competencies:
* Strong leadership ability.
* Strategic thinker.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain executive relationships.
* Ability to effectively lead and manage through change.
* Ability to build strategic relationships.
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land OLakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Senior Principal Communications Generalist

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

As the Senior Principal Communications Generalist you will oversee internal and external communications planning and execution. If you are a highly-motivated self-starter, who can work independently to implement strategic goals and establish plans this critical role will need those skills and more as you consult with executive leadership and senior management, as well as employees at all levels of the organization.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

* Directly manage communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s reputation to both internal and external audiences.
* Handle the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy.
* Advance the company narrative to media and other external audiences as defined, which may involve the strategic conceptualization and execution of creative (PR) campaigns.
* Oversee and execute the writing, editing and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, press releases, interviews, FAQs and other external and internal communications vehicles as defined, including Twitter and LinkedIn.
* Support senior leadership in communicating to external and internal audiences.
* Stay informed about news, issues, and initiatives within the business division, Medtronic, and the industry.
* Develop and lead communication plans to support major change / business initiatives and influence employee engagement. Serve as primary communication expert on cross-functional change leadership teams.
* Incorporate feedback mechanisms and metrics into plans to measure and increase impact.
* Improve upon existing processes using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.
* Travel requirement: Approximately 10%

General responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
* Leads strategy development and produces content aimed at external audiences that supports greater business impact.
* Creates strategic external relations plans to build reputation, thought leadership, and advocacy to drive business impact and results for Medtronic.
* Proactively shapes the company’s identity through traditional and new media channels – paid, earned, shared, and owned.
* Advances the company narrative to media and other external audiences as defined, which may involve the strategic conceptualization and execution of creative (PR) campaigns.
* Helps lead Communications strategy and response development through issues or crisis to protect the company’s reputation.
* Oversees and executes the writing, editing and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, press releases, interviews, FAQs and other external communications vehicles as defined.
* Supports senior leadership in communicating to external audiences.

Must Haves: Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English or Communications and a minimum of 10 years related public relations/communications experience or
* Master’s Degree in Journalism, English or Communications and a minimum of 8 years related public relations/communications experience

Nice to Have

* Experience in large, complex corporate environment preferred
* Proven ability to develop clear messaging about complex business issues to internal and external audiences
* Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
* Strategic and critical thinking skills
* Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to execute on plans
* Experience developing and using communications measurement and metrics
* Understanding of emerging communications channels, including social media
* Communications consulting experience
* Meeting and event production
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business writing and presentation development
* Ability to work well and excel under pressure and tight deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment
* Project management expertise
* Ability to work with complex, sensitive and confidential information
* Independent thinker
* Ability to work with and influence all levels of management and employees
* Experience managing external vendors

Resident Service Coordinator – Hiring Now – Full Time Lakeview Senior Living

Full Time Resident Service Coordinator, Lakeview Senior Living – Full Time Position

Do you possess genuine compassion for the elderly? Are you self-motivated, organized, a people person, and looking for a job with great pay and flexible hours? Great news …you’ve just found it!

The Resident Services Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and staffing of the Healthcare Services Department. The RSC will be available on-Call with rotating relief to address staffing concerns as they arise and may work as a Personal Care Attendant in urgent situations.

Duties include recruiting quality staff for Personal Care Attendants and Medication Aides to ensure appropriate staffing ratios. Prepare schedule for Healthcare Services Department. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with staff, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and make written and oral reports/recommendations. Work on-call as needed to address staffing needs. (A rotating schedule of relief will be provided.) Assist with orientation for all new employees. Schedule the exit-training interview with terminating employees.

Lakeview Senior Living, a Westmont Living community is an equal opportunity employer; however, all candidates are subject and must successfully pass or complete a post offer employment physical, TB test, drug testing, fingerprinting/criminal background check, and reference checking to meet licensing regulations within our industry. Other important requirements include reliability, professionalism, and the desire to improve.

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package which includes the following: medical, dental vision, 401(k) with match, voluntary life insurance and an EAP program.

If you enjoy working with seniors and want to create an inspiring environment for our seniors, call or stop by Lakeview Senior Living today!

Senior Forensic Structural Engineer

Overview:

We are an established regional forensic engineering firm looking to add a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer in Houston, TX. On our team, you will be asked to diagnose building damage and/or defects and then develop engineering reports. We routinely design and implement repair solutions as well. Damage evaluations include construction defects, earthquakes, wind, hail, vehicle impacts, fire, snow and ice, floods and differential soil movement. Most of our team members enjoy the flexibility of working from home offices.

Responsibilities: (Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following):

– Perform forensic building assignments based upon a scope of work and budget.
– Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of damage to buildings.
– Produces written forensic reports detailing the cause(s) of the damage.
– May serve as team leader or project manager. May be required to supervise and/or review work product of associate team members.
– Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
– Limited travel can be expected.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

– Texas Professional Engineering License (or NCEES record) required
– BS Structural or Architectural Engineering Masters Degree Preferred
– Experience (typically 7 plus years) as a design/structural engineer (residential and/or commercial buildings).
– Excellent communication skills
– Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, Bentley Ram, StruCalc/Enercalc.
– Forensic experience highly desirable
– Working knowledge of the building envelope, roofing systems, components and cladding
– Working knowledge of current and historic building codes
– Construction Management experience a plus
– CFEI, Contractors license or other certifications are a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package along with a flexible work schedule/location and a great team environment.