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Price escalation, price spikes and supply shortages threaten builders' financial viability in today's construction market.  -- 

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Officials in Pamlico County, N.C., have marked a milestone in the construction of a consolidated middle and high school in Ba -- 

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The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum near Camp Ripley has reached the halfway point of construction.  -- 

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Granite has won contracts for the second and third work packages on the Garnet Valley Wastewater System.  -- 

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Shimmick has been named the preferred bidder for four water infrastructure projects in California totaling $156 million.  -- 

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The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking public input for its Coastal Rail Resilience Study to address ongoing e -- 

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The $1.8 billion Glassboro-Camden Line light rail project in New Jersey is progressing, with construction expected to begin i -- 

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A joint venture led by Turner Construction has started the $700 million Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program at Memphis -- 

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PPL's Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities have reached a settlement with the Kentucky Public Service Commissio -- 

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CPS Energy's board of trustees has approved $175 million to construct a 24.5-mile transmission line as part of the San Antoni -- 

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The Bolts Lake redevelopment project in Minturn, Colo., has reached 30% design, with construction potentially starting in 202 -- 

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Demolition of the remnants of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has begin and is expected to last nine months.  -- 

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Work upgrading collision protection for the Delaware Memorial Bridge is almost complete, sparking interest from other bridge  -- 

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President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on copper imports, causing US copper prices to fall as much as 18% in after-h -- 

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Puyallup, Washington, The Small Business Development Manager plays a critical, hands-on role in executing and promoting Absher Construction鈥檚 established strategies for supplier and small business inclusion. This position is responsible for advancing the company鈥檚 outreach, compliance, and reporting efforts related to small business participation on construction projects 鈥 many of which include formal requirements tied to public funding or client-specific goals. Acting as a bridge between Absher鈥檚 project teams and small business partners, this manager supports ongoing programs that help qualified firms navigate the unique demands of construction subcontracting. This includes identifying capable small businesses, removing participation barriers, and working closely with internal teams (e.g., estimating, procurement, operations) to align opportunities with contractual goals. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, team-of-one role 鈥 ideal for someone who thrives in the field and is motivated by results, not just strategy. What You'll Do Advance and promote established small business strategies by engaging internal teams and external partners to drive project-specific goals and long-term partnerships Serve as Absher鈥檚 primary representative at outreach events 鈥 including small business fairs, educational forums, community gatherings, and industry advisory board meetings 鈥 in a consistently public-facing role that requires strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills Build strong working relationships with small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms to increase subcontractor participation Act as a liaison between small business partners and project teams, identifying barriers to entry and working collaboratively (e.g., with estimating, compliance, or field teams) to find practical solutions Report and track small business participation requirements across multiple public and private projects, including data entry, analysis, and timely documentation Be familiar with compliance tracking and documentation requirements on publicly funded projects, including use of tools such as B2GNow, LCPTracker, and the federal government鈥檚 electronic subcontracting reporting system (e.g., ESRS) Document and communicate program performance using clear metrics, project summaries, and impact reports Collaborate with marketing and community engagement teams to share outreach efforts and highlight small business success stories Why You'll Be Successful 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, public works, or supplier-focused roles Working knowledge of local, state, and federal certification programs (i.e., OMWBE, King County SCS, and similar) Direct experience with subcontracting processes on publicly funded construction projects Strong data management and reporting skills 鈥 experience with B2GNow, LCPTracker, or ESRS preferred Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels 鈥 from field crews to community stakeholders Self-starter comfortable managing competing priorities and independently moving work forward 聽 Preferred Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Public Administration, Communications, Construction Management, or a related field Familiarity with local, state, and federal small business compliance programs Experience navigating PLA, CWA, TERO, or HUD Section 3 requirements 聽 Physical Requirements Frequent travel to jobsites and community events Occasional evening or weekend availability for outreach events Ability to lift up to 25lbs for event setup and materials transport Cell phone allowance

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Puyallup, Washington, The Small Business Development Manager plays a critical, hands-on role in executing and promoting Absher Construction鈥檚 established strategies for supplier and small business inclusion. This position is responsible for advancing the company鈥檚 outreach, compliance, and reporting efforts related to small business participation on construction projects 鈥 many of which include formal requirements tied to public funding or client-specific goals. Acting as a bridge between Absher鈥檚 project teams and small business partners, this manager supports ongoing programs that help qualified firms navigate the unique demands of construction subcontracting. This includes identifying capable small businesses, removing participation barriers, and working closely with internal teams (e.g., estimating, procurement, operations) to align opportunities with contractual goals. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, team-of-one role 鈥 ideal for someone who thrives in the field and is motivated by results, not just strategy. What You'll Do Advance and promote established small business strategies by engaging internal teams and external partners to drive project-specific goals and long-term partnerships Serve as Absher鈥檚 primary representative at outreach events 鈥 including small business fairs, educational forums, community gatherings, and industry advisory board meetings 鈥 in a consistently public-facing role that requires strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills Build strong working relationships with small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms to increase subcontractor participation Act as a liaison between small business partners and project teams, identifying barriers to entry and working collaboratively (e.g., with estimating, compliance, or field teams) to find practical solutions Report and track small business participation requirements across multiple public and private projects, including data entry, analysis, and timely documentation Be familiar with compliance tracking and documentation requirements on publicly funded projects, including use of tools such as B2GNow, LCPTracker, and the federal government鈥檚 electronic subcontracting reporting system (e.g., ESRS) Document and communicate program performance using clear metrics, project summaries, and impact reports Collaborate with marketing and community engagement teams to share outreach efforts and highlight small business success stories Why You'll Be Successful 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, public works, or supplier-focused roles Working knowledge of local, state, and federal certification programs (i.e., OMWBE, King County SCS, and similar) Direct experience with subcontracting processes on publicly funded construction projects Strong data management and reporting skills 鈥 experience with B2GNow, LCPTracker, or ESRS preferred Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels 鈥 from field crews to community stakeholders Self-starter comfortable managing competing priorities and independently moving work forward 聽 Preferred Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Public Administration, Communications, Construction Management, or a related field Familiarity with local, state, and federal small business compliance programs Experience navigating PLA, CWA, TERO, or HUD Section 3 requirements 聽 Physical Requirements Frequent travel to jobsites and community events Occasional evening or weekend availability for outreach events Ability to lift up to 25lbs for event setup and materials transport Cell phone allowance

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Jacksonville, Florida, Brief Description of Work: Under the direction of the Program Manager, Project Manager II manages assigned capital construction projects implemented by the Division. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related industry field, from an accredited college or university. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible Engineering or Construction Management experience. Five (5) years of prior experience in horizontal design and/or construction.

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Jacksonville, Florida, Brief Description of Work: Under the direction of the VP - Chief Infrastructure Office, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of critical Authority programs. The position provides management and technical direction to JTA Construction and Capital Programs staff, the Authority鈥檚 program management consultants, professional services consultants and general contractors. The position is responsible for the delivery of a high-profile program of projects and is responsible for ensuring overall capital projects efficiency and effectiveness and managing project schedules, risks, delivery and budgets. Current Authority programs include, but are not limited to, the following: Emerald Trail Program - Segment #3 - Southwest Connector (2.3 miles), Segment #4 - S-line Connector (1.3 miles), Segment #6 鈥 Westside Connector (4.1 mile), Segment #7 鈥 Northwest Connector (3.5 miles), and Segment #8 鈥 Eastside Connector (3.7 miles). MobilityWorks 2.0 Program - 10 Complete Street projects, Second St Johns River Ferry and associated infrastructure, Countywide Transit Enhancement Improvements, Northwest Jacksonville Corridor Improvements, JRTC Rail Terminal Project Development, and Skyway Rehabilitation & Downtown Service Expansion (Ultimate Urban Circulator Phase 2). Essential Function(s) : Provide highly responsible and complex management, strategic thinking, and policy support to the VP. Manage and coordinate project level planning, environmental reviews, project development, design and construction phases of assigned programs. Serve as the single point of contact for the assigned programs, engage and collaborate with key stakeholders and elected officials, make presentations to the public, Authority leadership, and JTA's Board of Directors, foster interagency coordination, and work closely with funding partners. Oversee Program staff, program management consultants, and contractors in the delivery of all elements of the Program. Identify project requirements, develop planning scope of work for program projects, and supervise projects through development phases by continued communications with all Construction and Capital Programs team members and integration of team members to promote success of the project. Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and System Development staff to ensure compliance with permitting and grant agency requirements. Collaborate with Procurement staff to procure engineering and other consultant services in accordance with JTA, state and federal guidelines. Negotiate schedules, scopes and fees for design and construction contracts. Collaborate with additional Authority staff regularly to ensure effectiveness in all aspects of communications and project delivery. Supervise, coordinate and monitor the work of engineering consultants on program contracts. Responsible for maintaining project correspondence, records and budgets. Prepare reports and presentations on status of projects, schedules, budgets and concerns, including recommending remedies if objectives cannot be met. Ensure timely plan, document and estimate reviews by staff, general consultants and other agencies; communicate review comments to project consultants; and ensure prompt response and action on documents. Communicate and coordinate with colleagues to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures. Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies to secure required funding. Maintain a reporting system for all projects with a clear process for early identification and reporting of any deviation(s) from plan. Support System Development staff to identify long-range transportation needs to support the Authority's strategic vision. Develop strategic goals, objectives and milestones for the program and actively monitor and ensure achievement of key milestones. Ensure program staff and consultants meet project performance targets and track project milestones and Authority goals. Establish and maintain program electronic document control systems and network filing structure. Conduct internal audits to review accuracy, quality and completeness of database records and documents. Prepare and assist in preparation of presentations and reports. Ensure project documentation, correspondence and records are stored in accordance with department needs and applicable regulations, laws and funding requirements. Ensure compliance with key Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and City of Jacksonville (COJ) specifications. Ensure compliance with DBE requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Registered Professional Engineer in the United States, with the ability to attain PE certification in Florida within the first six months of employment. Ten (10) years of progressively increased responsibility for substantial engineering and construction projects and programs, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience working on projects with total costs of $10M+ and delivering projects on time and within budget. Preferred Qualifications: Related design and construction experience in the transportation industry. Related experience in roadway and/or trails and multiuse paths projects. Alternative delivery (Design-build (DB), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), etc.) experience.

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Cary, North Carolina, Job Title Project Controls Cost Analyst, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services Job Description Summary This role will support all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. This role will make an immediate impact on one of our client accounts by working with senior project managers and senior cost analysts as key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project life cycle to the closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Job Description Position Summary: This role will support all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. This role will make an immediate impact on one of our client accounts by working with senior project managers and senior cost analysts as key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project life cycle to the closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Essential Job Duties: Develop and manage project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets Provides detailed analysis to the project manager, clients, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations Develop project accruals and forecast reports for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required Supports earned value analysis Support development of project control and project execution plan Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations Support the development of project estimates Assist with any value engineering exercises Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required Education/Experience/Training: Bachelor芒鈩 degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field. 3 or more years of related experience working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases Direct experience working on teams with a complex, matrixed environment. Expertise using Excel Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred. Must possess exemplary communication skills 芒鈥 both oral and written. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email脗聽. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: 芒艙Cushman & Wakefield芒聺

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, Job Title Operations & Performance Management Director Job Description Summary The Director of Operations & Performance Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing operational excellence, compliance, performance metrics, innovation, and continuous improvement across a complex real estate or manufacturing account. This role ensures seamless integration of service lines, drives efficiency, and maintains high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership & Governance Serve as the primary liaison with client Vendor Management and account leadership. Lead contract/MSA change management, compliance tracking, and education. Oversee governance programs, including audit processes and accountability controls. Ensure alignment of strategic account programs with business objectives. Performance Management & Innovation Monitor service delivery metrics, identify gaps, and drive collaborative solutions. Lead incident notification and resolution processes. Drive continuous improvement culture across all service lines. Develop and implement best practices and operational standards. Technology & Business Intelligence Partner with BI and Technology teams to develop strategy and ensure compliance. Support technology audits and reprioritization communications. Financial & Risk Management Develop financial plans focused on cost control and reduction. Oversee budget preparation, capital planning, and financial reporting. Ensure regulatory compliance and manage risk and liability. Team & Vendor Management Lead and support cross-functional teams with a 芒艙one team芒聺 approach. Ensure optimum staffing and effective vendor performance. Provide coaching, training, and recognition to drive excellence. Client Relationship & Communication Maintain effective relationships with key client contacts. Provide leadership in client briefings, reporting, and strategic planning. Promote transparency and integrity in all communications and deliverables. Key Competencies: Strategic Program Management Performance & Compliance Oversight Business Acumen & Financial Management Communication & Relationship Building Innovation & Continuous Improvement Technical & Operational Proficiency Vendor & Team Leadership Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Multi-tasking & Problem Solving Education: Bachelor芒鈩 Degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: Minimum 10 years in real estate services or manufacturing operations. Experience managing large-scale outsourced contracts. Strong background in performance management, compliance, and BI/technology support. Familiarity with CMMS/Work Order Management systems. Experience in project/construction management and workplace services preferred. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email脗聽. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: 芒艙Cushman & Wakefield芒聺