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Cincinnati, Ohio, Are you a strategic leader with technical expertise in building inspections, permitting, and regulatory compliance? Cincinnati is looking for its next Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) a dynamic innovator ready to streamline processes and drive progress! We need a collaborative leader who is: Experienced in urban development and adaptive reuse projects Skilled in managing high-volume permit reviews and compliance Proficient in Accela (Edge) and IT system transitions Cincinnati is a vibrant, mid-sized city where history meets innovation. A thriving hub for finance, healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing, it boasts a strong job market and a dynamic urban landscape. Cincinnati operates under a strong mayor-council government, ensuring responsive leadership and efficient city management. The Mayor leads alongside a nine-member City Council, elected at large. The Buildings & Inspections Department ensures safe, efficient development in Cincinnati through permitting, plan review, and building code enforcement. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional in building code enforcement, plan review, permitting, and urban development, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. They excel in managing high-performing teams and engaging effectively with city officials, developers, and the public. Key strengths include communication, public engagement, and technical expertise in Ohio Building Standards, permitting software (e.g., Accela Edge), and regulatory compliance. A strategic thinker with solid project management abilities, they will drive permitting system upgrades, streamline plan review processes, and support adaptive reuse projects in a dynamic urban environment. Required qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or a related field At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building code enforcement, plan review, or construction, including supervisory experience   Licensing Requirements (or ability to obtain within one year): Master Plans Examiner Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards) Building Official Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards) Building Inspector Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards) To carry Certified Building Official (CBO) status, the candidate must achieve Level 5, which requires one of the following qualifications: – Registered Architect or Professional Engineer and at least 3 years of experience as an inspector or plan examiner – 10 years of experience as a general contractor supervising all trades – 6 years of building department experience Preferred qualifications include: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in Ohio Experience with Accela (Edge) permitting software and IT workflow modernization Specialized experience in adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and large-scale urban development projects Advanced degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field The City of Cincinnati is offering a salary of $107,855 - $157,102 DOE/DOQ. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close at any time once a qualified candidate is selected. Prompt submission is strongly encouraged. Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/cincinnati-oh-deputy-director-deputy-chief-building-official-building-inspections/   For more information on this position, contact: Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President Strategic Government Resources ClayPearson@governmentresource.com 713-816-8639 DOE, DOQ

Nationwide, Job Title Project Director (Data Centre) Job Description Summary We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center developments, with a focus on hyperscale and greenfield projects. This role demands a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects across diverse geographies. Job Description About the Role: Lead full lifecycle delivery of hyperscale and greenfield data center projectsâ”from site selection and design through construction, commissioning, and handover Oversee multidisciplinary teams including internal staff, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met on time, within budget, and to specification Champion safety, quality, and sustainability standards across all phases of development Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans Ensure compliance with local regulations, permitting requirements, and environmental standards. Project closure: final review of projectâ™s financial performance, document lessons learned regarding financial management for future project About You: Bachelorâ™s or Masterâ™s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 15+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or data center projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of successful mission critical facility project delivery. Why join Cushman & Wakefield? As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from; Being part of a growing global company; Career development and a promote from within culture; An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us. INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ

Santa Rosa, California, THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS HIRING SUPERVISING ENGINEERS, ASSISTANT ENGINEERS, AND ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEERS IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT.  Join a knowledgeable and motivated team who take pride in doing quality work!   The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT: 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service Flexible schedule (9/80 or 5/8) with management approval 4% cost of living increase approved for July 2026 $500 annually for wellness Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer Paid Family Leave Associate Civil Engineer/ Assistant Engineer Salary $133,599.00 - $162,388.00 Annually Supervising Engineer Salary $136,762.00 - $175,677.00 Annually   In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our  Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page : https://flimp.live/CityofSantaRosa THE POSITION:  Associate Civil Engineers and Assistant Engineers perform professional engineering work in the planning, investigation, design, analysis, construction, and inspection of public works, utilities and related projects, or the investigation, review and inspection of private development projects. Development Services Division provides engineering services throughout the various development phases of both private residential and commercial projects, as well as ensures the safety and quality of construction activities within the public right-of-way. Capital Projects Engineering Division is responsible for design and construction management of projects to rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the City's water infrastructure, including the sanitary sewer collection system, water distribution system and water reclamation and reuse systems. Depending on qualifications and experience, successful candidates may be appointed at the level of Associate Civil Engineer or Assistant Engineer. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:   The ideal candidate is passionate about the many facets of storm water engineering including infrastructure design and plans, Low Impact Development, permit and policy compliance, and funding. They will have experience planning and managing multiple projects, designing infrastructure, and conducting permitting review for commercial and public projects.  They will be customer service focused and able to collaboratively interface with internal and external clients, including contractors, fellow engineers, members of the public, and governing boards or councils. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in a variety of computer programs are vital.  Experience working on storm water infrastructure design, including developing and reviewing construction plans, specifications, and engineer's cost estimates is highly desirable.  HOW TO APPLY: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.   Supervising Engineer: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/4994088/supervising-engineer-water   Associate Civil Engineer/ Assistant Engineer https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/4944784/associate-civil-engineer-assistant-engineer   THE SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include a minimum qualification assessment and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.   For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at Asanchez@srcity.org To view the job description that includes a full list of essential and additional duties for all Associate Civil Engineer assignments, please click  HERE .  To view the job description for the position of Assistant Engineer, please click  HERE .   To view the job description for the position of Supervising Engineer, please click  HERE .   Required Qualifications   Associate Civil Engineer Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering as applied to public works, utilities, or building construction projects; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; City engineering policies and procedures; and effective problem solving techniques. Depending on assignment area, qualifications may include knowledge of principles and practices of engineer's cost estimating, the Subdivision Map Act and principles of the subdivision of land, and/or engineering design principles, practices and methods with emphasis on hydraulics and sanitary engineering.Ability to:  Make complex engineering computations, including estimating time and materials costs; check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment; perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision; and effectively resolve work-related problems. In addition, some assignments require the ability to make effective presentations to groups. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Associate Civil Engineer: Sufficient engineering experience comparable to the level of an Associate Engineer in the City of Santa Rosa to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education- Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field. Required License(s): This classification requires the ability to perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid California driver's license, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. Professional Registration: Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California prior to appointment is required. Assistant Engineer Knowledge of: Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, building construction or structural design; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities, or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; computer aided design, modeling and other software applications. Ability to: Make complex engineering computations and check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use and care for engineering instruments and equipment; maintain harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work; comprehend and draw inferences from written material. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient years of experience in professional engineering work to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education - Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate at the time of appointment may be substituted for the education requirement. Required License(s): This classification requires the ability to perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid California driver's license, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. Certificate: Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate prior to appointment is required.   Supervising Engineer Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of engineering; modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of infrastructure engineering projects and/or design, construction and rehabilitation of a wide variety of building projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering; applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment; principles of supervision, training and performance management. Ability to: Make complex engineering computations and check, design and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical subordinates. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Sufficient years of experience in professional engineering work in the area of assignment to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above, including some supervisory experience. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a related discipline. Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering issued by the State of California. This classification requires the ability to perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Drivers License, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. Additional Information   WORKING CONDITIONS:  Working conditions for positions in this classification vary depending on department and division or section assignment. Please see the job description linked above for the working conditions and physical job requirements. Santa Rosa - A Wonderful Place to Call Home:  The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California. The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.   The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by submitting a  Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form  within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring.   

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