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About Us:

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Benefits & More:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Amazing Employee Discount at all our stores
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Operate as the financial lead for Merchandising and own the merchandise planning, inventory management, allocation and replenishment, financial planning forecasting, and financial analysis across all product categories. This includes key financial metrics, achievement of financial parameters, and leading the business to make profitable merchandise decisions.
• Maximize sales, margin, and turn through proper planning and execution of merchandise placement.
• Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team in the development, analysis and revision of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit.
• Ensure that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the budget and profit parameters.
• Accountable to manage the company’s inventory ownership positions within the financial parameters, that support the sales and forward forecast projections aligned with the effective utilization of cash flow.
• Maintain risk assessment models, rolling OTB forecasts and strict merchandise financial plans that are used to determine buy levels and maintain profitability to budgets.
• Drive allocation strategies, processes and procedures to achieve the financial objectives of the company; update and improve as needed to accommodate increased complexities.
• Identify and address merchandise opportunities in specific stores by analyzing sales and inventory performance as well as space productivity.
• Incorporate company’s financial objectives into department/class merchandise plans.
• Manage monthly forecasting reviews – Deliver results to the Vice President and other key constituents.
• Track the performance of aged/clearance merchandise; initiate appropriate actions in order to achieve the seasonal performance goals.
• Manage the flow of receipts.
• Partner with all cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Recommend and implement technology to support ongoing improvement in process and efficiency based on the demands and growth of the business.
• Drive new business development from business case through implementation.
• Propose and deliver business recaps and financial strategies. Through the planning team, lead MPR (Merchandise Plan Review) for the company’s merchandise categories.
• Hire, coach and develop a quality team including, development planning, succession planning and regular performance reviews to address personal growth and development needed to foster a productive, focused team.
• Provide leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to produce a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business.
• Interact and collaborate with all areas of the company, including Merchandising, Stores, the Distribution Center and Senior Management.
• Ensure in-stock position on core and key items.
• Develop and present information to executive teams
• Recommend action and communicate issues that relate to Merchandising and may hinder Company’s ability to achieve our financial objectives.
• Operate as a supporter and change agent for new system processes and implementations.

What You Bring:

• 4-year degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• 8-12 years of related work experience in Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, with a minimum of 10 years management experience.
• Experience working in a high volume, fast paced, multi-channel retail environment.
• Customer-centric perspective.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking – able to take effectively develop strategy using an analytical approach to develop and refine.
• Proven track record for driving the business.
• Strategic and innovative thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills focused on developing a collaborative team environment ability to work across the organization, lead cross-functional teams, and influence with and without direct authority.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Courageous leadership style – willing and able to take calculated risks to push to future state.
• Financial acumen.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel Power Point, Publisher)
• Oracle or other planning database experience a plus

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!

Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WH Smith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At WH Smith North America, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

WHSmith North America

Job Description
The Project/Brand Manager will be required to manage multiple projects from concept start to production while collaborating with Designers, Engineers, Marketing teams, Planners, and others throughout the product development life cycle. The team is to be a cohesive team of talented and knowledgeable individuals seeking a team member with equally strong project management and technical skills. Here is an opportunity to work with some of finest and most passionate individuals within the toy industry!
Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Strong analytical, decision making, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently (self-motivated) and complete projects within required timeframes, daily problem solve and issue resolution.
• Highly capable of writing/evaluating product, packaging, and communications briefs
• Able to make tough, informed decisions quickly to keep projects on track
• Manage multiple projects and brands while maintaining costs and scheduling targets
• Work closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful project completion
• Review concept sketches and provide technical and costing support for products in the preliminary design phase
• Work with external development sources to engineer the toy
• Manage and move each item through all steps of our process, from initial spec to launch stage project schedules, product costs and testing in addition managing the products Lifecycle in Monday.com, BaseCamp, MMB and other project tracking tools.
• Coordinating with contracted Manufacturers in Asia, Sales & Marketing teams, and Operations team to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Assesses market conditions and competitive landscape to determine needs for new products and features
• Serve and internal and external product ambassador to update all key departments on new developments and coordinate with those departments to execute
• Communicate with all departments in product development cycle
• Responsible for coordinating the design development of a product from concept through completion
• Responsible for all samples shipment/tracking from concept to final production
• Outgoing personality
• Intermediate to expert level skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understand what is going on in toy/gaming Category – information / insights / competitors
• Able to lead and inspire cross functional teams to deliver strong results

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years’ consumer product brand management / product & project development experience in a new product-oriented industry, strong knowledge of working within toy (plush discipline preferred), entertainment, or other pop culture industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects / brands and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines and possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to both adapt to and manage changing priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Hands-on problem solver
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail
• Experience working with Chinese based manufacturers; knowledgeable in manufacturing process such as plush and plastics
• The position may require travel of 1-2 times per year to Asia
• Excellent communications skills with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Analytical
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Proven ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done while taking initiative and pushing projects forward under tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related Discipline or equivalent experience
• Ability to effectively represent brand internally and externally
• Motivated by challenges and possesses a robust sense of curiosity
• Passionate about driving brand growth by better meeting consumer needs

Company Description
Founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship, AQI has long been committed to building brands and products that deliver a positive and fulfilling consumer experience. As a lifestyle-branded company, we engineer, manufacture, and sell products we proudly put our name behind.
Our brands engage consumers of all ages across various product categories. Through strong partnerships, talented team members, and our shareholders’ trust, Aliquantum International Inc. will continue to elevate the consumer experience in the lifestyle brand category.
The DNA of our company is based on integrity, social responsibility, and commitment. This is a solid foundation for our passion for making life more comfortable with innovative functionality and outstanding design for all our products. This corporate culture forms a strong bond between our teams worldwide. We feel continually challenged to inspire our customers and offer only the best products and services with innovative strength, teamwork, and premium brands. Our products are fun for kids of all ages, making them inspiring and engaging.
Company Summary
At Aliquantum International Inc also known as “AQI” the DNA of our company is based on integrity, social responsibility and commitment. This is a solid foundation for our passion to make life more comfortable with innovative functionality and outstanding design for all of our products. This corporate culture forms a strong bond between our team all over the world. We feel continually challenged to inspire our customers and offer only the best products and services with innovative strength, teamwork, and premium brands. Our products are fun for kids of all ages making them inspiring and engaging.
Aliquantum International

Position – (Senior) Project Manager, BESS (Batter Energy Storage Systems) Company – CellCube Inc. (parent – Enerox GmbH) 

Location of New Hire – Denver, Colorado or Remote USA

Travel Requirements – US, Austrian (HQ)  

Website – www.cellcube.com 

Date – November 2023

Who is CellCube?

Global in its footprint, CellCube is a pioneer in the field of sustainable, durable energy storage technology and infrastructure, and is well known in the industry.

The core technology is a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB), is modular (visualize shipping container sizes), have large commercial- and industrial-scale storage capacities, give back-up power for 4 to 24 hours, and has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years, possessing multiple recyclable components.

CellCube’s systems have as many applications and uses as can be imagined in the energy storage and backup power ecosystem –

–       Green Infrastructure – Solar farms, wind farms, and DC microgrids

–       Critical Infrastructure – Hospitals, defense/military, public safety organizations (police, fire), aid organizations that deal with natural and man-made disasters (Doctors Without Borders, Red Cross), data centers and server farms, water treatment plants/facilities, desalination plants, and telecommunications)

–       Remote and Islanded Microgrids – AC and DC microgrids

–       Industrial – Industrial production, manufacturing, and processing requires uninterrupted power supply. Key industry examples – mining, steel and metals production, milling, and processing, petrochemical plants, plastics processing, oil and gas refineries, and all durable goods manufacturing and production

–       Agricultural Commodity Production and Processing Plants – Crops and livestock, including biogas

–       Commercial – Office and business parks, industrial parks with decentralized generation, shopping centers, auto charging stations (infrastructure)/electric vehicles – “e-mobility”

–       Private Microgrids – Privately owned microgrids (SMEs and individuals) – who want to be able to island off the grid temporarily, or full-time – via AC and DC microgrids, with generation, distribution, and consumption on one site. Can be commercial, residential, or public sector microgrids

–       Shipping Industry – Makes it possible to travel for up to 24 hours under purely electric power (floating energy storage systems (FESS)), harbor infrastructure, and quick charging infrastructure near rivers, lakes, seas and oceans.

With 20 years of team R&D experience, CellCube has a company culture that is both well established and possesses a start-up mentality. Increasingly successful in its core European markets, CellCube has been rapidly growing its presence in the global marketplace (with over 130 systems designed, engineered, manufactured, and installed all over the world, with as many systems operating uninterrupted for more than 10 years), the US market is now the next destination in which to expand, based in Denver, Colorado. Although the new BESS project manager can be based anywhere in the US.

This is where you come into play. We need a knowledgeable energy industry Project Manager who has the right mix of industry and technical experience, network of connections with vendors, and capable personality who can identify with CellCube’s company culture of success, technological know-how, and strong attention to detail and project execution. 

Candidate and Position Summary 

Our ideal candidate will have successfully worked in and around the energy storage, alternative energy (wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric), electric grid and utility, and/or power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption market segments for multiple years.

As a member of the North America organization, you will collaborate with other sales, business development, engineering, production and marketing team members to provide the sales and operational support needed to install and commission CellCube BESS.

Minimum academic and professional qualifications are a BA or BS in an applicable STEM field (mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, physics, etc.), and/or a business discipline with deep experience within the energy storage, alternative, power, and grid industries, on both a technical and business management basis. Expected work experience in our target industries is a minimum 5 years.  PMP certification is a plus. Renewable Energy construction background required.

Primary Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for managing battery energy storage (BESS) projects during the entire sales engagement cycle from deal close, to shipment, to installation/commissioning, to construction on-site, to post installation support and services – in strong collaboration with sales, engineering, production and service teams

• You will be working with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deploy best-in-class Flow Battery long duration BESS solutions for a wide variety of energy storage applications during all phases of the bid, construction and close of the project – including post-installation follow up and support i.e. measuring performance and customer satisfaction (CSAT, NPS)

• Ensure all projects are executed with the correct scope of work, strategy, project schedule, contract, time, budget and all are aligned between all stakeholders, including vendors and sub-contractors

• Ensure that project deliverables and KPI’s are monitored, and that reporting and escalation standards are followed  

• In partnership with engineering and production teams in Austria, identify inefficiencies and root cause issues in product, project, or process to optimize operational efficiency and positive outcomes

• Analyze and prepare process improvement initiatives across multiple cross-functional areas such as Order-to-Cash, cycle-time reduction, pipeline health and management, operational cost mitigation and budget reduction

Expectations

•       Technical and commercial responsibility to execute projects

•       10 years experience in renewable energy construction projects, including solar or battery storage

•       Project Management of all customer projects (from takeover to handover by the customer and sales team to production, deployment and after sales support)

•       Continuous evaluation, documentation of performed services and projects, management of project-team(s), problem solving and set resolution

•       Ensure projects are executed in line with standard process and documentation

•       Ensure project safety and environmental standards are met

•       Sales support during the negotiation phase, support of sales management, involvement in final contract negotiation

•       Conduct service partner and customer trainings together with Services Team

•       Support Solution Design and System Engineering teams to stay in line with contractual terms and conditions of the project

•       Support the solution focused thinking within the organization

•       Completed technical or commercial training with CellCube’s management and engineering teams

•       High flexibility and willingness to travel

•       Work in a hybrid model – Denver-based office and remote

What CellCube Offers

•       Working in a small, but growing and top global company, on a collegial team that masters all challenges as a single unit, and a persistently positive mindset

•       Competitive salary and benefits package

•       Base salary: Compensation target – $150K OTE + benefits

•       Expense account for travel and entertainment

•       Open door policy with permanent and straightforward support from management 

•       Very interesting workplace with high potential for leadership responsibility

•      From the outset, a starting place on the growing staff of the new CellCube US subsidiary

CellCube

Job Summary:

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing the construction project and act as a resource for the Superintendent in running the day-to-day field operations. This includes assisting in preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, QA/QC reviews, value engineering, subcontract scoping, site logistics plan, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, assist in managing and supervising construction phase activities such as project setup, safety management, subcontractor scope review, schedule management, field operations, trade production, subcontractor coordination, labor management, QA/QC management, timely procurement, staff management, risk management, document management, punch list management, and project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• PRECONSTRUCTION: Assist in the estimating / budgeting process. Assist in the creation of constructability reviews throughout the design process. Assist with QA/QC reviews to eliminate high-risk details. Assist in developing and managing the value engineering process. Assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules. Assist in scope reviews and evaluating appropriate subcontractor bid lists and proposals. Assist in developing site logistics plans.

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the “Contract Documents” and ensure that Contract Documents are promptly transmitted to all new subcontractors.

• INFORMATION ORGANIZATION: Ensure all documents are readily accessible and neatly organized.

• BIM/COORDINATION DRAWINGS: Assist with the execution of the BIM plan. Assist with ensuring the successful process of reviewing mechanical and electrical systems for compatibility with each other as well as other building components and space constraints. Assist with ensuring areas of conflict are identified and resolved prior to the commencement of construction. Assist with ensuring detailed notes and minutes are maintained to ensure continued momentum with the coordination process. Assist with ensuring errors are minimized in the coordination process so that the impacts from coring, x-raying, saw cutting or demolition of completed building elements do not occur or are mitigated.

• DIRECTORY/FILES/REPORTS: Ensure that all project documents, files, and reports are current, filed and distributed in accordance with our policy.

• QA/QC: Assist with the execution of the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining our quality policies, standards, and procedures. Assist with ensuring the project specific Quality Management Plan (QMP) is created and followed to establish the quality assurance systems and standards that will be utilized on the project. Assist with ensuring that mock-ups are constructed prior to the commencement of work in the field. Assist with ensuring that pre-installation meetings are conducted prior to any subcontractor mobilizing on-site. Assist with the execution of the Bernards Water Intrusion Prevention Plan (WIPP) and assist with enforcing the policies outlined.

• DOCUMENT CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed. Ensure a working set of drawings and specifications are established at the jobsite.

• SCHEDULING: Assist with the creation of the initial baseline schedule and updating of all subsequent schedules. Assist in the creation and distribution of the 3-week look-ahead schedules to all subcontractors on a weekly basis. Assist in the creation of any recovery / work-around schedules as required. Assist in any pull planning working sessions with subcontractors as the project needs dictate. Assist with ensuring that the project is not delayed, and if necessary, assist in the pursuit of contract time extension(s), including added and extended general conditions costs (as applicable).

• SUBMITTALS: At project start-up, review the list of all required submittals for compliance. Assist with ensuring that submittals are received, approved, and returned in a timely manner. Assist with ensuring the submittal log is updated. Assist with ensuring submittals are accurately reviewed for compliance with the Contract Documents. Assist with ensuring that submittal approvals are timely to avoid materials or equipment arriving late.

• PROCUREMENT LOG: Assist with ensuring the procurement log is developed at the beginning of the project and is very detailed and accurate. Assist with ensuring that this log is updated and maintained to eliminate project delays.

• REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Ensure that all RFIs are written for all appropriate questions on the project. Properly track RFIs through the log system.

• NON-RECOVERABLE SCOPE CHANGES/ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE: As presented to you, review non-recoverable scope changes with the Superintendent and Project Manager and assist in mitigating these costs. Assist in the review of the monthly subcontractor percentage completion with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and the Owner.
• FIELD MANAGEMENT: Assist with the overall field operations leadership. Assist with ensuring the jobsite is safe, secure, and work is progressing in compliance with all OSHA regulations. Assist with ensuring the subcontractor’s work is well coordinated in a productive sequence. Assist with ensuring the work is progressing with attention to detail and in compliance with all Contract Documents.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Over 5 years of construction industry experience managing projects within our market segments and of our typical project sizes from start-up to completion.

Project Specific Requirements:

• Multifamily project experience
• Projects ranging from $50M to $200M

About Bernards

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards projects are focused in, Multifamily, Healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Retail, and more.

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Auto Allowance
• Gas Card
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance –
• 401(k) with employer match
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Hours

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

Bernards

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Project Manager for projects in the Space Coast area near Orlando, FL. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The purpose of this job is to assist a project manager in carrying out duties in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of construction and/or manage all phases of construction for a project of lesser complexity. This includes subcontractor relations, cost accounting and billing procedures, procurement, and liaison with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. On a large project, the project manager II reports to a project manager I and on a stand-alone project, s/he reports to a regional or area project manager.

*Experience working on Aerospace, Aviation or Manufacturing construction projects is a plus.*

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the project manager I (PM I) with the oversight of a construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project

2. When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the project manager (PM II) assists the PM I in working directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates. When working drawings are complete, the PM II works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal (upon which the final contract is based) to be reviewed by the supervisor.

3. Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc. a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM II works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize disruption in traffic.

4. Working with the PM I, the PM II performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that all subcontractors have the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin and resolves problems as they arise regarding interpretation and/or administration of the contracts

5. Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals, ensuring that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; together with the superintendent, ensures that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference

6. Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment; approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required

7. Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversees the conversion of bid documents to the various cost elements in the Job Cost Statement; prepares monthly job status reports for review by management; investigates and attempts to remedy cost variances that are not within established norms; reviews labor cost reports with the superintendent at regular intervals and ensures that field supervisors are kept up to date on the unit costs for their work and how it compares with the bid estimate

8. Prepares and submits (for final review and approval by their supervisor) the monthly pay request for the owners and architects, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner; if delays in payment are encountered, the PM II identifies and corrects the cause of the delay in order to expedite payment

9. Works with the Scheduling department to develop a master construction schedule, to be approved by their supervisor, outlining the sequence of work to be performed; ensures that the CPM schedule is updated periodically based on change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials and similar factors, which can impact the final completion date

10. Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices any self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates the schedule impact due to the change in scope; submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring that necessary owner approvals have been obtained in writing before construction work begins and notifies the superintendent of the accepted changes

11. Together with the superintendent, the PM II ensures compliance with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes related to construction, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, compensation, health, safety, labor/management relations, etc.; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance and thus reduce company exposure to litigation and/or fines

12. Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, SWPPP, etc.

13. In regards to safety, establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• Generally requires 5-10 years’ work experience in the construction industry
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Experience with project manager software
• Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage direct reports
• Experience working on Aerospace, Aviation or Manufacturing construction projects is a plus
• Ability to travel for work is a plus, but is not required

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

Austin Commercial

About Orca

We’re building the next generation of retail through livestream and social commerce, which is poised to be a $250 billion business in the US by 2026. In our short three years in existence, we’ve already been recognized by Business Insider as one of the ‘12 Most Innovative Companies in Livestreaming’. Orca was founded by a team of digital media and content professionals that have helped build some of the largest creator businesses online. We’re backed by notable leaders in the creator economy, entertainment and global finance. Learn more here: https://orcashop.co/.

Job Description

The Head of Talent will manage and grow the in-house talent program at Orca. This role includes building upon a pre-existing live and social shopping talent roster, delivering exceptional talent to our brand partners, and developing tiered programs for host trainings and incentives. The Head of Talent will work with external and internal teams to identify “everyday people” with potential to become star live shopping talent in various categories, provide robust training to the hosts and work with account managers to fulfill livestream deliverables. The Head of Talent is a hands-on role, regularly reviewing 100’s of potential talent leads, running auditions in-house, training promising talent how to generate sales during their lives and preparing official live hosts with brand and product knowledge. The Head of Talent is responsible for creating and maintaining an incentive program and community to keep top talent in-house. They will work with the legal department and talent representatives as necessary, to lock in talent agreements and navigate obstacles along the way. Additionally the Head of Talent will oversee the talent team and the day to day operations of scheduling and briefing talent from the early audition phase to official live shopping launches. The Head of Talent will provide weekly reports on the growth and KPIs of the talent department including the roster and various programs.

This position does not involve celebrity talent bookings or scripted talent bookings. Host talent are experts in specific categories whether that is beauty, fashion, tech, culinary or other. Live Shopping streams are not scripted; talent will need to engage live audiences, adapt in real time and ultimately, sell products. The Head of Talent will identify and grow superstar talent in this exciting role in the new and emerging live and social shopping space.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee a growing talent department including the talent team and talent roster
• Develop and implement in-house talent training and incentive programs
• Work across departments to determine talent needs 
• Manage the talent pipeline of 100’s of new host leads, identify potential stars and move them through necessary programs
• Deliver top-tier, highly-trained talent to all brand partners 
• Create a community of diverse, passionate, professional and committed talent
• Report the relevant metrics and successes of our affiliates

Basic Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a senior casting or talent role at a network, production company or online entity 
• Proven track record managing large talent rosters and developing systems and programs for streamlined execution and growth
• Hands-on experience working directly with unscripted talent
• Ability to juggle multiple moving pieces and a variety of personalities daily
• Skilled at navigating contractual needs with legal departments and talent representatives 
• Deep understanding of TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and social media platforms

Nice to haves

• A strong desire to join an early stage startup, with all of the hard work, frustrations, wins and potential upsides that come with it
• An open-mind, curiosity and creative spirit
• Inherent, internal drive that leans more toward autonomy than requiring direction
• An excitement around the creator economy, ecommerce and amazing entertainment

Orca is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences and unique perspectives. To achieve our goals, we celebrate diverse voices and aim to create an environment that reflects that commitment.

Orca

(Note: This position is to work on board)

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages all entertainment and entertainment technical aspects of the main theater and the smaller venues onboard. Maintains the artistic standards and intentions of the Producer, Director and Technical Designer for the production shows. Manages the maintenance program all entertainment technical spaces

Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues and throughout the ship.

1. Coordinates production plans and directs activities of stage crew and performers during rehearsals and performances in the main theater. Oversees all pre-sets and all post performance “put-away.”
2. Coordinates the usage and scheduling of the main showroom and other entertainment lounges and ensures consistent technical support of all meetings, activities and entertainment for special group functions such as but not limited to charters, affinity, promotional, incentive, presentations, and various theme night arrangements.
3. Show call in.
4. Ensures that the integrity of the production shows are maintained.
5. Attends cruise director and/or entertainment department staff meetings as required and disseminates notes or important information to appropriate staff members. Also, may be required to attend technical meetings with the ship’s electricians, facilities manager, shoreside management, contractors and vendors, etc.
6. Takes part in all required inspections of the entertainment areas onboard. Works with the entertainment staff to see that these areas are prepared for inspection and that any items which fail are corrected immediately.
7. Manages the theatrical program in accordance with company policies and SOPs. Assigns duties and responsibilities to employees. Observes and evaluates employees and work procedures to ensure quality standards and services are is met.
8. Provides on-the-job training to staff members to strengthen their current
performance and to prepare them for possible advancement where applicable. Initiates personnel actions such as requests for promotion, counceling and discharges in conduction with the cruise director and HR manager as needed.
9. Schedules, attends and oversees all rehearsals and performances in conjunction with the Dance Captain, musical director and/or onboard technical staff, combined or individually.

Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 5 years show stage management experience in Broadway and Vegas style productions in professional theatre or equivalent.
· Knowledge of technical equipment: such as sound, light and rigging.
· Knowledge of music and dance as it pertains to theatrical performances.
· Knowledge of international theatrical production preferred.
· Demonstrated aptitude for the financial aspects of a theatrical operation.
· Demonstrated aptitude for the management of headcount within assigned area, as it relates to and supports the business needs of the vessel.
· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service including needs assessment, problem resolution and achievement of quality service standards.
· Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function. Ability to manage the international staff in a positive and productive
manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work.
· Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment.

* MUST HAVE AUTOMATION EXPERIENCE.

·Education: Bachelors, Associates, or Fine Arts degree in theater, stage management, technical arenas preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
· Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Royal Caribbean Group

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a dynamic Producer with a passion for all facets of game development to become an integral part of our next world-class RPG.

If you’ve got stellar production skills, love to liaise, and are excited about empowering teams to deliver, then let’s talk!

This position requires the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional teams both internally and externally
• Create visibility for current team progress and trending, at both the team and leadership levels
• Ensure features and content follow established documentation and development workflows efficiently
• Anticipate and identify potential problems such as resource bottlenecks, quality concerns, unanticipated scope changes, and feature creep so they can be resolved quickly
• Be a champion for your teams’ needs, quality, and deliveries

Requirements

• 3+ years of games industry experience
• Internal game development experience, preferably in producing disciplines such as art, design, audio, and/or programming
• Proven experience working with cross-discipline development teams across several phases of game development
• Moderate proficiency using Jira or similar tasking/tracking tools
• Excellent organizational skills and a drive to keep team members working efficiently, effectively, and enthusiastically to meet project goals
• Motivation to solicit, gather, and distill feedback and provide editorial guidance on all aspects of game development

Pluses

• Experience shipping at least one product
• Passion for RPGs and gaming in general
• College degree in related major
• Working knowledge with Scrum or Agile methodologies
• Localization experience

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please, no phone calls or drop ins. We only accept electronic applications.

Obsidian Entertainment

The Source – Agency Producer Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Producer will support the creative team and their idea; representing, owning, and finding creative solutions, throughout a productions planning process, to set the Photo and Video Production team up for a successful shoot. Caesars has a dynamic workload that incorporates multiple disciplines within the creative industry. The Agency Producer will manage both Photo and Video productions. Those productions will consist of brand shoots, lifestyle, architecture, food, internal communications, PR and more across the entire Caesars Enterprise. The producer will be a skilled negotiator, able to navigate expectations and needs while not compromising on the quality of the work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating and managing The Source projects in collaboration with the director, creative team, account team and client.
• Manage the budget for each project and negotiate with third party vendors as needed for outsourced needs.
• Maintain budget and financial records, travel receipts according to company policies.
• Partnering with finance on purchase orders, billable costs and people investment.
• Strong knowledge of rules surrounding usage fees, talent contracts and vendor contracts
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Photo & Video Specialist(s).
• Manage project workflow.
• Manage travel coordination for the production.
• Manage shoot schedules from pre-production to shoot days to postproduction.
• Work with Managers to coordinate, plan and delegate daily work responsibilities to production staff.
• Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity.
• Manage job organization using Caesars business platform, Workfront
• Stay current on industry trends, and company development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate/commercial high‐end photography and/or video production.
• Professional production portfolio that demonstrates a expert knowledge of production skills and final assets.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Business suite with developed skills in Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and be solution oriented.
• Expert understanding of various media production with experience working in a similar hospitality, hotel, or resort setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Has an established network of industry professionals across all media disciplines.
• Self‐driven and able to easily communicate creative ideas, collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Proactive problem solving, both technically and creatively, with constant attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills, an active listener, able to convey complex issues succinctly and with the correct priority.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Video Production /Content Specialist

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional motor racing club fielding two full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series for John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones. The Club is based in Statesville, N.C, and co-owned by entrepreneur Maury Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty “The King” is a Club Ambassador.

Our mission at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is to create an inclusive environment for auto-racing enthusiasts, celebrate the past and future legacies of our partners and team members, and compete for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level.

Overview: The ideal candidate of Video Production Specialist with experience handling all aspects of in-house and at-track video production including producing, editing, shooting, and interacting with partners and agencies of record. The candidate will work together with an in-house graphic designer and social media agency to meet day-to-day content needs. The ideal candidate will be skilled in producing and delivering high-impact videos in addition to providing creative and captivating content for digital and broadcast mediums. NASCAR has a 38-week schedule, travel is required for this position.

Reports to: VP of Communications, and accountability for project completion to the agency of record social media team.

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a video producer, editor, and creator working in a fast-paced environment with experience or interest in or an understanding of motorsports such as NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, or F1.  Experience in NFL, NBA, PGA, MLB, MLS, NHL, and/or college sports preferred. 

Job Duties:

• Develop fresh and engaging content to support initiatives for social media, network television, YouTube, TikTok, partner announcements as well as other platforms. 
• Capture video content during race weekends, and behind-the-scenes at the race shop.
• Production shoot coverage.
• Shoot and produce b-roll packages to serve as or complement local/regional/national media coverage to include time stamps.
• Quickly and efficiently edit high-quality video for online, in-venue and broadcast distribution.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and adapt to change if necessary.
•  Shoot photography with skilled technical capabilities to capture clear, dynamic photos according to team and partner specifications. 
•  Assist in planning and developing production day shot lists, logistics, equipment planning, set design, etc. 
• Maintain the ability to set up and tear down sets, audio recorders, lighting, and cameras.
• Ability to produce motion graphics and video graphics to complement content and campaigns.
• Implement and maintain footage inventory.
• Support business development needs to create videos for pitches.
• Support partnership services with campaign recap videos and announcements.
• Remain up to date on the latest editing and production skills, software, and trends including motion graphics and animation.
• Maintain working knowledge of camera equipment, production studio equipment, and editing software.
• Provide a portfolio of prior work that supports the above job duties and three (3) work or education-related references.
• Extensive travel on weekends and during the week if necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Three to five years of experience as a video producer, editor and creator working in a fast-paced environment with a history of sports and general creative marketing campaigns.   
• Camera skills with a creative eye and working knowledge of various types of cameras. Must work in cinematic style, mainly DSLR.
• Ability to capture and cleanly key green screen shoots.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Well-developed editing workflow and ability to articulate scope of work timelines to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with color correction and sound design.
• Understanding of trends in sports and entertainment to create relevant content.
• Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule including 25 – 30 race weekends and when necessary, weekday and holiday travel.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working within deadlines and abiding by all NASCAR policies and procedures for content capture. 

To apply, please remit the following to [email protected]

• Cover letter – please include salary requirements
• Resume
• One (1) work sample or highlight reel
• Three (3) industry-related references

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB