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Chester, New Hampshire, ARM is seeking a Project Architect to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to handle complex roof designs as well as assisting and mentoring our junior designers.  Responsibilities: Must be able to take a project from inception through construction management and be able to create a complete set of plans and specifications for the project Balance multiple projects in multiple phases of design The candidate should also have client management skills as they will be interacting with clients from start to finish of a project Other duties, in addition to design, may include roof inspections and asset management for clients, peer review of drawings for clients, construction oversite only for clients This is work from home position as ARM has employees located across New England Requirements: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture Registration preferred but not required (ARM can provide options for completing IDP) At least 6 – 12 years of experience Solid knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office skills are a must Experience with multi-family, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and high profile institutional work preferable Experience in State, Government contract, K-12 Schools, or College campus work preferred Must be a strong collaborator and have flexibility to travel ARM offers: Health insurance 401K with match Vacation time Paid holidays

Largo, Maryland, The Office of Storm Drain Maintenance is responsible for the improvement and maintenance of the County’s stormwater infrastructure, including storm drain systems, management facilities, drainage channels, outfalls, flood-control assets, levees, and pump stations. This position oversees planning, assessment, design coordination, construction oversight, asset tracking, regulatory compliance, and implementation of projects that reduce flooding, protect public safety, improve water quality, and enhance climate resilience.  This is an advanced and supervisory-level position responsible for leading engineering, technical, and paraprofessional staff on complex projects. The position manages projects from planning through construction and provides direct supervision to both staff and consultants. Duties include applying advanced engineering principles in the design, analysis, review, and construction of stormwater management facilities, dams, and levees. Key tasks include developing and reviewing project scopes, overseeing design and estimating, negotiating consultant services, directing construction services, reviewing plans, managing contracts, conducting facility and levee inspections, and ensuring project delivery from inception to completion.  Additional responsibilities include technical analysis, field investigations, project meetings, regulatory coordination, consultant and construction oversight, public response, and emergency operations. The position participates in snow operations duty with restricted leave from December 15th to March 15th and must provide project management leadership in the Division Chief's absence. A valid Driver’s License is required at all times. Examples of Work Manage, coordinate, and oversee stormwater infrastructure projects from field investigation through planning, design, procurement, construction, inspection, closeout, and asset documentation.  Conduct field investigations of storm drains, pipes, culverts, channels, outfalls, stormwater management facilities, ponds, flood-prone areas, levees, pump stations, and related drainage infrastructure.  Identify infrastructure deficiencies, flooding concerns, maintenance needs, safety hazards, water quality issues, regulatory concerns, and potential capital improvement needs.  Develop and review engineering assessments, technical memoranda, remedial alternatives, construction recommendations, concept plans, cost estimates, schedules, construction sequencing, and task-order scopes.  Review engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, shop drawings, contractor submittals, requests for information, change orders, as-built documentation, and final project records.  Perform or review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses related to storm drain systems, open channels, culverts, outfalls, floodplain impacts, stormwater management facilities, and stream/channel stabilization.  Support stormwater facility retrofits, BMP restoration, drainage remediation, channel rehabilitation, outfall stabilization, dam-related improvements, flood mitigation, and asset protection projects.  Evaluate constructability, maintenance access, utility conflicts, environmental constraints, site limitations, and long-term operational impacts of proposed stormwater improvements.  Support OSDM’s MS4/NPDES permit responsibilities, including stormwater facility inspections, maintenance documentation, restoration tracking, compliance reporting, and annual report support.  Coordinate with internal and external partners on triennial inspection of SWM facilities condition updates, corrective actions, compliance priorities, maintenance schedules, and long-term asset management strategies.  Assist with technical review and documentation related to TMDL credit opportunities, BMP performance, pollutant reduction strategies, water quality activities, sampling coordination, and related data review.  Manage, coordinate, and document levee and pump station activities necessary to meet federal operation and maintenance requirements, including USACE standards, project-specific Operation and Maintenance Manuals, 33 CFR Part 208.10, levee inspection programs, flood-fighting readiness, pump station readiness, and continuous levee patrols during flood periods. Coordinate GIS-based workflows to support stormwater facility tracking, inspection documentation, preventive maintenance planning, project prioritization, and operational decision-making.  Manage and coordinate consultant engineers, construction managers, inspectors, environmental specialists, contractors, GIS professionals, and other technical service providers.  Develop, review, and manage task orders for engineering, inspection, construction management, GIS, environmental, construction, and related professional services.  Monitor consultant and contractor performance, schedules, budgets, deliverables, field progress, quality control, and compliance with contract requirements.  Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, field reviews, stakeholder meetings, interagency coordination meetings, and project closeout meetings.  Review construction issues, evaluate field conditions, resolve technical problems, recommend practical solutions, and ensure work is consistent with County standards and regulatory requirements.  Coordinate construction-phase documentation, including daily reports, photographs, inspection records, redline revisions, as-built certifications, closeout documents, and final project files.  Coordinate with County agencies, municipalities, state and federal agencies, utility companies, consultants, contractors, community organizations, elected officials, residents, and the public on stormwater infrastructure matters.  Prepare written correspondence, technical reports, briefing materials, maps, presentations, project updates, public-facing summaries, and responses to technical questions regarding drainage, flooding, stormwater facilities, project status, and maintenance needs.  Support community meetings, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, inspections, field reviews, public forums, and other activities where OSDM representation is required.  Participate in severe weather response, flood response, Severe Storm and Flooding Operations, Snow and Ice operations, emergency operations, and other special assignments, including pre- and post-storm field assessments and emergency repair prioritization.  Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, they are within the general, occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, environmental or related engineering field. Four (4) years of progressive professional experience in civil or environmental engineering, to include at least two (2) years of lead/supervisory experience. Professional Engineer (PE) License is required. Valid driver's license is required. Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is seeking a Vice President, Capital Infrastructure Delivery for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, this position provides leadership for one of the region’s most significant capital investment programs, overseeing the planning, prioritization, and delivery of complex infrastructure initiatives that support airport growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. As a key member of the development leadership team, the Vice President shapes capital investment strategies, advances organizational priorities, and ensures infrastructure programs are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the airports’ vision for continued growth and service excellence. Key responsibilities: Lead the strategic planning, prioritization, and delivery of a multi-year capital infrastructure program. Develop long-range capital investment strategies aligned with organizational goals and future growth needs. Oversee portfolio performance, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. Direct capital forecasting efforts using asset condition data, operational requirements, and strategic priorities. Implement governance frameworks that promote accountability, transparency, and effective decision making. Identify and mitigate program risks while recommending solutions to complex delivery challenges. Foster a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities, communicate progress, and advance program objectives. Leverage technology, analytics, and industry best practices to enhance delivery performance and operational outcomes. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in capital infrastructure delivery or program management. Demonstrated success leading large, complex capital programs valued at $500 million or greater. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholder groups. Strong financial acumen with expertise in capital planning, forecasting, and program performance management. Professional credentials such as Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (AIA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent preferred. The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

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