Industrial Engineering and Construction Careers and Jobs

Our purpose: Driven to serve

At ITAC, we believe our purpose is to love and serve one another – employees, clients and partners alike. Together, we design and build a collaborative culture of servant leadership and growth that celebrates shared success and innovative thinking.

Life at ITAC

In the office and in the field, we focus on creating meaningful experiences for all ITAC stakeholders. A hunger for continuous personal and professional growth is at our core, so employees are empowered to develop their skills and talents, and we provide them with education and training opportunities to build their dreams. Our open-door policy and culture encourages team members to challenge the status quo and to innovate at every turn.

We‘re proud of how our employees create winning experiences for our clients. As a leading design build firm with comprehensive capabilities, our employees are immersed in the project delivery process and serve a diverse set of clients and industries. They thrive in our clients’ demanding, fast-paced industrial environments.

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

Create Your Desired Future Through Training and Service.

At the heart of our company is the belief that a meaningful life and career is accomplished through service to others. That’s why we spend time and resources building our employees and investing in industry, trade and charitable endeavors. Employees are encouraged to serve the communities where they live and work, and as a company, we support and celebrate local family-focused and military veteran organizations.

Growing the next generation of leaders.

From talent acquisition to developing employees from within, we’re growing the next generation of leaders. We invest heavily in our employees’ professional and personal growth through continued education, certifications, leadership training, PE licensure, apprenticeship programs and mentorship opportunities.

Building tomorrow's workforce.

As passionate advocates for closing the skills gap, we are actively involved in workforce development initiatives at the local, regional and state levels. Every summer we host advanced manufacturing and technology camps to provide experiential learning opportunities for high school students. We believe it’s important to educate students on alternative career opportunities as they plan the next stage of their lives.

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Internships that launch careers.

Our summer internship program provides a pathway for students to launch their careers at ITAC. Serving a diverse set of clients and industries, our interns are immersed in our project teams and learn the demands of the fast-paced design build process.

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A culture of generosity and community.

Our commitment to service is far from new — 25 years ago, our founder approached Habitat for Humanity (HFH) to sponsor and build the ministry's first homes in Chesterfield County. To keep this legacy alive, ITAC has hosted an annual golf tournament for over 20 years where employees, clients, competitors, vendors and partners come together on this special day to generously bless our community.

CURRENT OPENINGS

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC you’ll be part of a collaborative team that loves and serves one another. We’re always accepting applications for top talent, but here are our immediate employment opportunities.

Engineering & Design

Business Development Manager (Construction)

Location

Southeast Region

Job Description

Continuously pursue additional opportunities for self-perform construction and/or Design/Build services.
Work with engineering, other trades, and other construction management resources to coordinate EPC/CM and design-build projects.
Identify backlog mechanical and electrical self-perform construction projects and prospects and pursue such work in an effort to secure for the company.
Maintain current sales base as well as strategically develop a new sales pipeline.
Must be able to meet or exceed project backlog, grow sales, build relationships, understand customer trends and increase market share.
Must keep current with competitive trends (including price trends) and market behavior.
Must possess strong relationship-building skills along with presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ensure project managers continuously inform customers on project progress, and meeting customer expectations; actively repair project and client issues as needed.
Provide or seek engineering management input when needed to efficiently develop engineering self perform proposal packages.
Plan, monitor, and control proposal development and design team efforts. Demonstrate project team leadership by fostering positive communication and relations to enhance overall team performance.
Direct responsibility for cultivating new work from assigned clients for which ITAC is working or has worked.
The Business Development Manager will have the freedom, and possess the conviction, to create and implement strategies that will lead to the continued growth of our organization.
Requires advanced learning and exercise of judgment because engineering, design and oftentimes construction alternatives are vast, and it is important to “optimize” each solution based on each application.
Coordinates and supports administration between operating units engineering, design, and construction efforts as required by specific customers’ project.
Multiple project opportunity pursuits and client assignments.
Responsible to the customer for the overall client experience and for meeting all proposal commitments as they relate to reviews, schedules and submission.

Education

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Or equivalent work and/or military experience

Experience

10+ years of sales experience
Experience developing industrial self-perform construction sales opportunities is preferred

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Business Development Manager

Location

Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Description

Continuously pursue additional opportunities for Design/Build, EPC (M), engineering and construction services.
Assist marketing in pursuing and pricing new work.
Ensure project managers continuously inform customers on project progress, expenditures relative to budget and schedule, and meeting customer expectations; actively repair project and client issues as needed.
Develop basic budgets/schedules to provide design and construction group guidelines for work to be completed.
Provide or seek engineering input when needed to efficiently develop engineering proposal packages.
Plan, monitor, and control proposal development and design team efforts. Demonstrate project team leadership by fostering positive communication and relations to enhance overall team performance.
Direct responsibility for cultivating new work from assigned clients for which the Business Development Manager is working or has worked.
Requires advanced learning and exercise of judgment because engineering, design and oftentimes construction alternatives are vast, and it is important to “optimize” each solution based on each application.
Coordinates and supports administration between operating units engineering, design, and construction efforts as required by specific customers’ project.
Multiple project opportunity pursuits and client assignments.
Responsible to the customer for the overall client experience and for meeting all proposal commitments as they relate to reviews, schedules and submission.

Education

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Or equivalent work and/or military experience

Experience

5+ years of sales experience
Experience developing sales opportunities with all branches of the military, Navy and Airforce in particular is preferred.

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Business Development Manager

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Continuously pursue additional opportunities for Design/Build, EPC (M), engineering and construction services.
Assist marketing in pursuing and pricing new work.
Ensure project managers continuously inform customers on project progress, expenditures relative to budget and schedule, and meeting customer expectations; actively repair project and client issues as needed.
Develop basic budgets/schedules to provide design and construction group guidelines for work to be completed.
Provide or seek engineering input when needed to efficiently develop engineering proposal packages.
Plan, monitor, and control proposal development and design team efforts. Demonstrate project team leadership by fostering positive communication and relations to enhance overall team performance.
Direct responsibility for cultivating new work from assigned clients for which the Business Development Manager is working or has worked.
Requires advanced learning and exercise of judgment because engineering, design and oftentimes construction alternatives are vast, and it is important to “optimize” each solution based on each application.
Coordinates and supports administration between operating units engineering, design, and construction efforts as required by specific customers’ project.
Multiple project opportunity pursuits and client assignments.
Responsible to the customer for the overall client experience and for meeting all proposal commitments as they relate to reviews, schedules and submission.

Education

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Or equivalent work and/or military experience

Experience

5+ years of sales experience

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Civil Engineer, PE

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Mid- to senior-level civil engineer, preferably with experience in heavy industrial
Professional Engineer, licensed in VA – other states are a plus, especially North Carolina
Extensive knowledge of site plan package development including: grading and drainage design, storm water management, underground utilities, erosion and sediment control
Experience working with regulatory authorities and having extensive knowledge of permitting requirements
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTurn, Office products (Word, Excel). Preparation of drawings a plus.
Experience in both conceptual design and final engineering
Participate in project meetings and act as civil team lead
Enjoys working in, and sometimes leading, teams on large multi-discipline projects
Thrives in a fast-paced, schedule-driven atmosphere
Can make and meet commitments
Ability to perform field work and observe construction (climbing stairs and ladders, extensive walking)
Monitor budgets and schedules
Mentor junior engineers
Project scoping and estimating a plus
Material take-offs and construction estimating a plus
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written)
Team player and ability to work on multiple projects
Light travel – mostly within the state of Virginia

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Experience

7+ years

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Electrical CAD Drafter

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Apply generally accepted engineering and design drafting techniques
Maintain the quality of each task in order to provide the customer with a design that is error free
Must be able to work with others
Communicate task timing and scope of work
Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to operate AutoCAD required
Additional skill qualifications (highly preferred, but not required)
- Microstation
- 3D software
- AutoCAD Certification

Education

A.A. or A.S. is preferred but not required

Experience

3+ years

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Fall Protection Clerk

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Ensure that files are properly defined, processed and maintained; corresponding electronic and hard copies generated/stored as required.
Assist with the maintenance and updating of Fall Protection Systems website content with recent projects, product offerings, staff accomplishments, etc.
Track and maintain Fall Protection Opportunities within the Sales force program to ensure consistency with the other Operating Units of ITAC.
Maintain Professional Engineering licensure submittals for various states as needed.
Work with project team members to control the flow of documents internal and external to ITAC. This includes but is not limited to Drawings and Specifications issued for review, approval, bid or construction.
Support Project Managers & Engineering as directed and required.
Input and formatting of transmittals, specifications, work orders, forms, administrative documents (e.g. timesheet processing, Human Resources reporting) telephone confirmations, memorandums, meeting minutes, and project scope packages.
Setup and maintain sales and project files.
Assist with project estimating and proposal drafting as directed.
File project materials in active and closed server-project files to include drawings, written correspondence, et cetera.
Maintenance of Vendor Pricing Catalogs, Standards Manuals, and Design Guides as directed by Project Managers and/or Division Director.
Work with Purchasing Manager to control documentation flow through ITAC (e.g. Issue for Bid Packages, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Subcontracts, Insurance Certifications, Surety Bonds, et cetera) and to Vendors/Subcontractors as directed.
Coordinate all activities related to registering for, submitting papers to, and/or hosting booths at various Trade Shows throughout the year.
Communicating with multiple clients and vendors with a professional and courteous manner.

Education

A.A. or A.S. is preferred but not required

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Machine Designer

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Work primarily in an office/shop environment producing machine and or mechanical designs and specifications
Interface with clients as needed and travel to client facilities to measure physical dimensions for machinery and observe production lines
Provide assistance in the shop when required
Provide assistance to other disciplines within the organization
Ability to obtain dimensions from equipment and prepare sketches from those dimensions that will be accurate and enough for others to work with
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is also required
Knowledge of machinery and mechanical parts and the operations of a machine shop are necessary
Samples of previous design efforts must be presented to be considered for this position

Education

HS Diploma or experience equivalent

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of machine and / or mechanical design and possess a thorough working knowledge of AutoCAD 2012 in both 2D and 3D environments.

Knowledge of Autocad inventor preferable.

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Mechanical and Piping Designer

Location

Chester, Virginia

Job Description

Well versed in AutoCAD
Able to travel to client sites and take field dimensions
Retrofit design experience
Read/draw isometrics, P&IDs, and orthographic drawings
Good people skills
3D Design Knowledge/Experience
Additional skill qualifications (highly preferred, but not required)
- CADWorx
- HVAC Design
- REVIT
- Plant 3D
- NavisWorks

Education

A.A. or A.S. is preferred but not required

Experience

10+ years

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Piping Designer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Mid-level piping designer, preferably with experience in heavy industrial
Well versed in AutoCAD
Able to travel to client sites and take field dimensions
Retrofit design experience
Read/draw isometrics, P&IDs, and orthographic drawings
Good people skills
3D Design Knowledge/Experience
Additional skill qualifications (highly preferred, but not required)
- CADWorx
- Plant 3D
- NavisWorks

Education

A.A. or A.S. is preferred but not required

Experience

10+ years

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Process Engineer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Professional Engineering registration preferred
Provide guidance to multi-discipline team to optimize the design of processes
Perform material and energy balances.
Formulate process design strategy from material and energy balances.
Creates Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
Develop process specifications for the selection and purchase of process equipment
Interpret regulations, codes, and industry standards ensures that designs meet established requirements and good engineering practices.
Conduct business and interactions with a positive attitude that projects a high level of professionalism.
Independently applies knowledge of analysis, synthesis, and design of chemical processes.
Maintains a focus on process safety and operability throughout all phases of design
Troubleshoots operating processes and develops sound engineering solutions
Works with clients and other design disciplines to establish project basis of design, develop options, make recommendations, and optimize selected design
Participates interactively in the planning, scheduling, and development of project execution
Works primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites through all project phases from concept through start-up.
Ability to lead process engineering effort for assigned projects, track budget, and track schedule.
Interpret and develop material & energy balances.
Develop, and create Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Ability to navigate through regulations, codes, and industry standards and apply to projects.
Oversee the work of designers to produce CAD drawings of the systems designed by the Process Team.
Coordinate with equipment vendors to determine appropriate design considerations, design approval, and equipment pricing.
Present designs to clients for approval and discuss needs for modification.
Participates in PHA’s / HAZOP’s as a process team representative.

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Experience

7+ years of experience in design engineering or technology licensing organization

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Project Managers

Location

Chester, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Industrial plant experience required; Industrial plant consulting experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Coordinate and direct a project team’s engineering, design, procurement and construction efforts to meet a customer’s project and program objectives
Provide, endorse, and enforce the applicable project principles, practices, and guidelines to ensure efficient and safe use and allocation of the team’s and the firm’s resources
Exercises judgment and experience when applying principles stated above to ensure that sufficient alternatives are considered by the team and that the optimal solution(s) are achieved with schedule and budget constraints.
Work with team members and management to identify team and project execution weaknesses and strengthen those areas with process and personnel improvements
Ensure sufficient quality reviews (e.g. inter-discipline and constructability) are built in to the project team’s execution plan
Obey and enforce safety rules and exercise caution in all work activities
Maintain positive client relations
Ability to organize and manage groups of people in teams effectively
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous project and client assignments
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written) required
Additional skill qualifications (required)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering – accredited engineering program OR
Bachelor’s degree in a Building Construction or Construction Management – accredited construction education program

Experience

10+ years in the industrial engineering or industrial construction field

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Sr. Project Managers

Locations

Chester, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Experience with leading project teams (engineering, procurement, construction) in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment
Industrial plant consulting experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Develop and manage the execution strategy for engineering, design, procurement and construction to successfully meet project and program objectives
Develop, provide, endorse and enforce expected project principles, practices, and guidelines
Ensure that alternatives and innovative solution(s) are pursued and achieved within schedule and budget constraints
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities for projects, processes and execution strategies
Ensure quality assurance and control plans are developed and implemented execution plan
Continuously pursue business development opportunities and lead sales proposal development
Champion safety culture for projects; obey and enforce project safety rules and expectations
Build and maintain positive client relations
Organize and manage project teams effectively
Successfully manage multiple simultaneous project and client assignments
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written) required
Additional skill qualifications (required)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in a Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering – accredited engineering program OR
Bachelor’s degree in a Building Construction or Construction Management – accredited construction education program
PMP certification desirable

Experience

15+ years in the industrial engineering or industrial construction field

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Construction

Construction Estimator

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Perform material take offs, material pricing, application of labor units and labor task items along with preparation of packages for subcontracted or outside services.
Great attention to detail to ensure maximum accuracy of the estimate.
Sound organizational skills and ability to read/understand drawings and specifications
Attends pre-bid meetings if needed
Reviews plans, drawings, and specifications to fully understand scope of work. Requests additional information or clarifications as necessary
Performs material take offs
Inputs material take off in appropriate format
Obtains material pricing and inputs into the estimate format
Inputs labor units against material take off
Input labor task items into estimate format when necessary
Prepare subcontractor scope packages, obtain pricing, review submitted scope, and input into estimate format
Modify estimate for final pricing
Prepare for final review – all estimates/proposals to Division Manager

Experience

5+ years

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Regional Construction Manager / Sr. Project Manager (MECHANICAL)

Location

Lugoff, South Carolina

Job Description

Experience with leading project teams (engineering, procurement, construction) in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment
Industrial plant consulting experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Develop and manage the execution strategy for engineering, design, procurement and construction to successfully meet project and program objectives
Develop, provide, endorse and enforce expected project principles, practices, and guidelines
Ensure that alternatives and innovative solution(s) are pursued and achieved within schedule and budget constraints
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities for projects, processes and execution strategies
Ensure quality assurance and control plans are developed and implemented execution plan
Continuously pursue business development opportunities and lead sales proposal development
Champion safety culture for projects; obey and enforce project safety rules and expectations
Build and maintain positive client relations
Organize and manage project teams effectively
Successfully manage multiple simultaneous project and client assignments
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written) required
Additional skill qualifications (required)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

15+ years’ industrial construction experience in the mechanical trade

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Regional Construction Manager / Sr. Project Manager

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Experience with leading project teams (engineering, procurement, construction) in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment
Industrial plant consulting experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Develop and manage the execution strategy for engineering, design, procurement and construction to successfully meet project and program objectives
Develop, provide, endorse and enforce expected project principles, practices, and guidelines
Ensure that alternatives and innovative solution(s) are pursued and achieved within schedule and budget constraints
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities for projects, processes and execution strategies
Ensure quality assurance and control plans are developed and implemented execution plan
Continuously pursue business development opportunities and lead sales proposal development
Champion safety culture for projects; obey and enforce project safety rules and expectations
Build and maintain positive client relations
Organize and manage project teams effectively
Successfully manage multiple simultaneous project and client assignments
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written) required
Additional skill qualifications (required)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

15+ years’ industrial construction experience

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Sr. Poject Manager (E & I)

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Experience with leading project teams (engineering, procurement, construction) in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment
Industrial plant consulting experience strongly preferred
Professional Engineering License preferred
Develop and manage the execution strategy for engineering, design, procurement and construction to successfully meet project and program objectives
Develop, provide, endorse and enforce expected project principles, practices, and guidelines
Ensure that alternatives and innovative solution(s) are pursued and achieved within schedule and budget constraints
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities for projects, processes and execution strategies
Ensure quality assurance and control plans are developed and implemented execution plan
Continuously pursue business development opportunities and lead sales proposal development
Champion safety culture for projects; obey and enforce project safety rules and expectations
Build and maintain positive client relations
Organize and manage project teams effectively
Successfully manage multiple simultaneous project and client assignments
Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written) required
Additional skill qualifications (required)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

15+ years’ industrial construction experience in the electrical trade

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Welders

Location

Richmond, Virginia

Job Description

Able to pass two weld test (x-ray) Carbon Steel Pipe test, one with stainless steel 309 TIG test
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Valid VA driver’s license
Ability to interface with clients
Willingness to travel occasionally
Cannot have crippling fear of heights
Ability to carry tools, equipment, materials up to 40lbs
Must pass criminal background and drug test

Experience

5+ years

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ITAC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based on non-discriminatory factors without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran, newly separated veteran and other protected veteran. In addition, ITAC engages in affirmative action efforts, where appropriate, to employ, train and promote qualified minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, newly separated veterans or other protected veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify. Background check, drug screening and a valid drivers’ license is required.

Careers

Our purpose: Driven to serve

Life at ITAC

Our people and culture

Employee Insights

Create Your Desired Future Through Training and Service.

Growing the next generation of leaders.

Building tomorrow's workforce.

Internships that launch careers.

A culture of generosity and community.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Engineering & Design

Business Development Manager (Construction)

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Experience

Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager

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Civil Engineer, PE

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Electrical CAD Drafter

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Fall Protection Clerk

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Machine Designer

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Mechanical and Piping Designer

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Piping Designer

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Process Engineer

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Project Managers

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Sr. Project Managers

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Construction

Construction Estimator

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Crane Operator

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