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Bridge Construction Project Manager – Richmond or Herndon, VA

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Bridge Construction Project Manager 2026-301

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location:  Richmond, Virginia or Herndon, Virginia on a hybrid schedule
Relocation Assistance: YES – limited

Experience Required: 10 + years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Civil Engineering
Certification Requirements: Virginia Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing employee-owned engineering firm who is looking to add an experienced Bridge Construction Project Manager to their team in Virginia, either in Richmond, or in Herndon. You will work on a wide range of projects, from smaller $5M–$10M efforts to large, complex, regionally significant projects and design-build pursuits.

They are willing to provide a sign-on bonus for relocation assistance for the right person.

You will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), and 2 days remote (Wednesday and Friday).

Your Role:

You will help lead and deliver a growing portfolio of bridge and transportation structure projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This role is ideal for a senior bridge engineer who is actively transitioning into a client-facing project management role and wants to take the next step in leadership, oversight, and delivery responsibility.

  • Lead multiple bridge and structural projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships and managing expectations
  • Coordinate and guide technical resources within the project team to ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Provide technical oversight and direction to bridge/structural staff; not expected to perform daily design, but must be comfortable reviewing work and making technical decisions
  • Develop and manage project management plans, quality management plans, schedules, and staffing plans
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Manage subconsultants and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
  • Communicate project status, updates, risks, and financial performance to internal leadership and clients
  • Prepare and review progress reports, invoices, and project status presentations
  • Participate in project financial reviews and office leadership meetings
  • Support staff development through mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
  • Assist with business development activities including client relationship development, proposal support, and interviews
  • Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop and lead project status presentations
  • Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
  • Serve as a client champion and take on staff oversight / direct reports

Required Skills:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering
  • 10 or more years of bridge and structural design experience
  • Professional Engineer License in Virginia, or the ability to obtain one by reciprocity
  • Demonstrated project management experience or clear progression into a PM role
  • Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with VDOT, and Virginia localities and agencies
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
  • Prior experience working on complex or large-scale transportation infrastructure projects

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-301 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com, and be sure to refer to the job title Bridge Project Manager 2026-301.

Environmental Specialist – Contract – Pittsburgh, PA

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Environmental Specialist 2026-299

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No

Start Date: October, 2026
Assignment Length: 18 months

Experience Required: 8 years of multifaceted environmental experience

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading industrial engineering and construction company in Pittsburgh, PA, who is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to lead environmental compliance for fast-paced Power Innovation projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.

Your Role:

You will work as the environmental permit and solutions expert for multiple projects, from design through commissioning.

  • Develop, maintain, improve, and provide guidance on environmental compliance processes, procedures, plans, and tools
  • Interpret permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments, and convert them into clear project and contractor compliance obligations
  • Coordinate environmental compliance planning, scheduling, and cost estimating, including inspections, monitoring, reporting, training, and recordkeeping
  • Work with project teams, contractors, consultants, and field personnel to verify compliance performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Lead environmental compliance programs or projects with significant risk and complexity; supports agency coordination, audits, incident response, and operational handoff

Required Skills:

  • Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
  • Expertise in environmental compliance management, permit-condition tracking, contractor oversight, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure or energy projects

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of multifaceted environmental experience
  • Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs for major infrastructure or energy projects during construction and operations

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-299 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title Environmental Sprcialist and Job 2026-299.

Electrical Power Systems Commissioning Engineer – Contract – Toledo, OH

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Electrical Power Systems Commissioning Engineer 2026-298

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No

Start Date: October, 2026
Assignment Length: 1 year
Work Schedule: 12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts, including occasional shiftwork on nights and holidays

Experience Required: 4 years

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
Certification Requirements: Engineer in Training certification; Professional Engineer License preferred

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing engineering company in the Toledo, Ohio area that is actively seeking an Electrical Power Systems Commissioning Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems.

Your Role:

You will provide electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation.

  • Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification)
  • Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification
  • Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness
  • Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements
  • Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation
  • Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages
  • Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover
  • Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
  • Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools
  • Mentor and support development of junior engineers

Required Skills:

  • Working knowledge of:
    • Electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators)
    • Electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems
    • Commissioning, testing, and startup processes
    • Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar)
  • Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger)
  • Understanding of:
    • Protection coordination and arc flash analysis
    • Grid integration and energy storage systems
    • DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
  • 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries
  • Engineer in Training certification

Preferred Experience:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing
  • Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems
  • Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities
  • Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-298 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title EE Power Commisioning and Job 2026-298.

Construction Project Manager – Houston, TX

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Construction Project Manager 2026-297

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Houston, Texas
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 5 years of Construction / Project Management

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
Certification Requirements: OSHA 30 Certification, or the ability to gain certification within 120 days of hire

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Facilities Management firm who is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work with their construction management team at one of their largest accounts in Houston, Texas, as a key member of the Design and Construction management team.

Your Role:

You will collaborate with a team of project managers who will oversee capital project teams and stakeholders, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled throughout the design, construction, and implementation phases.

  • Develop project schedules and execute according to plan for assigned projects. 
  • Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. 
  • Actively pursue additional work through change orders. 
  • Perform associated cost estimates, prepare proposals, and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance. 
  • Effectively communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required. 
  • Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.  
  • Attend and lead job progress meetings as required. 

Required Skills:

  • Construction project management expertise including new construction, renovations, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure
  • Proficiency in quality control, safety standards, and risk management in critical environments
  • Ability to develop and manage project schedules, cost estimates, and subcontractor coordination
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management to lead project teams and maintain client relationships
  • Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment) as well as MS Project, Procore and Bluebeam preferred

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • A Master’s degree is highly desirable
  • 5 years of Construction/Project Management experience within new construction, renovations, MEP infrastructure, and working in critical environments preferred
  • 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity within construction
  • OSHA 30 Certification, or the ability to gain certification within 120 days of hire

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-297 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title Construction Project Manager and Job 2026-297.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Minneapolis, MN

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Senior Electrical Engineer 2026-296

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 8 years of progressively demanding experience in new product design

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable

Schedule: 4-day work week, 10 hours per day Monday thru Thursday 

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading manufacturer of HVAC/R systems in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, and development of tools, machines, and accessory products, both for new product introduction and improving on current designs.

Your Role:

  • Lead other engineers in the design of individual tools and machines, including acting as the lead on some projects
  • Evaluate the progress and results of projects you lead
  • Own the project level goals involving multiple engineers and help break down ambiguous tasks into smaller units, establishing clear milestones for progress measurement
  • Mentor Engineer I, II, and IIIs with their projects, coaching them through complex issues and problems 
  • Provide technical leadership bringing design concepts to production solutions as the subject matter expert in their area
  • Support department goals by designing test plans and performing testing
  • Provide advanced production line support
  • Develop product specifications for the company’s product ideas
  • Work with vendors to ensure accurate component specifications and dimensional requirements are met upon receipt
  • Support new production development, reporting on work completed at department, new product, and stage gate meetings
  • Transform initial rough product designs into working, production-ready documents
  • Update released production documentation, utilizing documented change processes
  • Develop Bills of Materials that will be entered into business system, using ECM Process
  • Act as supervisor for up to two direct reports, including conducting interviews, making selection, managing onboarding, time approval, time off calendar management, performance reviews, and addressing performance concerns

Required Skills:

  • Understanding of the new product development process
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to an audience in a presentation setting
  • Knowledge of lean principles
  • 3D CAD Knowledge – preferable SolidWorks
  • Experience with low voltage printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 
  • Experience with circuit design 
  • Experience with electronic design automation software

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable
  • 8 years of progressively demanding experience in new product design
  • Experience with low voltage printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 
  • Experience with circuit design 
  • Experience with electronic design automation software

Preferred Experience:

  • Infor ERP experience 
  • EPA 608 Certification
  • DBWorks or Enterprise PDM experience
  • Experience with electronic design automation software library setup
  • Design experience using Bluetooth communication
  • HVAC Sensor experience e.g. pressure, temperature, etc. 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-296 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title Senior Electrical Engineer and Job 2026-296.

Bridge Engineering and Construction Team – Hybrid in Allentown, PA

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Bridge Engineering and Construction Team 2026-294

  • Bridge Section Head
  • Bridge Project Manager
  • Bridge Project Engineer

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, working in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and remote Wednesday and Friday.
Relocation Assistance: No

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
Certification Requirements: Professional Engineer License in the state of Pennsylvania

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing employee-owned engineering firm that is looking to expand their bridge engineering and construction team in Allentown, Pennsylvania, by adding a Bridge Section Head, a Bridge Project Manager, and a Bridge Project Engineer. This team will design and build highway and railway bridges throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

Here are the Team members:

Bridge Section Head

Your Role:

You will lead and manage the team of structural bridge engineers responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects. This role provides technical leadership, oversees project execution, and ensures that work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You are responsible for staff development, resource planning, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.

In addition to managing the section’s workload and performance, the position plays a key role in business development, client relationships, and maintaining technical excellence across all structural bridge engineering.

  • Coordinate the strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
  • Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
  • Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
  • Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
  • Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
  • Establish resources staffing needs for the section
  • Interview and hire staff for the section
  • Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years’ experience in bridge engineering and construction
  • PennDOT bridge project experience
  • Project management and business development experience

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Supervisory experience

Bridge Project Manager

Your Role:

You will lead and mentor a team of engineers to successfully deliver impactful projects from concept through completion. In this role, you will drive project success by guiding planning efforts, defining scope, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll serve as a key communicator with stakeholders, proactively manage risks and resources, ensure high standards of quality, and keep projects on track through clear reporting and leadership.

  • Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
  • Develop project specific project plans, project panagement plans, and quality management plans.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
  • Manage subconsultants.
  • Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
  • Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
  • Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
  • Develop and lead in project status and presentations
  • Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
  • Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
  • Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Presentation Skills

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering and project management

Preferred Experience:

  • PennDOT project experience
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Bridge Project Engineer

Your Role:

You will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

You will also act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

  • Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
  • Perform design computations
  • Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
  • Develop construction cost estimates
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
  • Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
  • Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
  • Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
  • Prepare proposals as required
  • Attend meetings with clients
  • Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in discipline specific design software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Written and communication skills

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10 years’ experience in engineering design and construction, preferably in bridges and transportation

Preferred Experience:

  • PennDOT project experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

To apply be sure to refer to the role you prefer (Bridge Section Head, Bridge Project Manager, or Bridge Project Engineer) and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title and Job 2026-294.

Civil Site Project Engineer – Chicago, IL

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Civil Site Project Engineer   2026-293

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location:  Chicago, Illinois
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 3+ years

Education Requirements: BS in Civil Engineering

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Engineering Consulting firm in the NW Chicago area, that is seeking to add a Civil Site Project Engineer to work on site analysis and land development projects. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a few years of experience, who is ready to take on more project responsibility.

The company is committed to training and developing its engineering team, and will support you in obtaining your Professional Engineer License.

Your Role:

  • Lead and support civil design projects from concept through construction
  • Prepare and review grading, drainage, utility, and site development plans
  • Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with local and state regulations
  • Coordinate closely with in-house land surveyors and site planners
  • Communicate with municipalities, clients, and internal teams

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD including AutoCAD 3D

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 3+ years of civil engineering experience with site development, land development, municipal, or transportation projects, including internships

Preferred Experience:

  • Engineer-in-Training certification
  • Site grading and drainage design (stormwater management, detention/runoff control, cut/fill balancing)
  • Utility system design for site development (water and sanitary sewer layout and coordination)
  • Engineering calculations and technical design analysis (hydrology/hydraulics, drainage calculations, structural/supporting site calculations)
  • Municipal permitting and plan-submittal knowledge (understanding local/state submission requirements and responding to agency review comments)
  • Municipal/stakeholder liaison and permit coordination (communicating and negotiating with municipalities, clients, and review agencies)

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-293 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and refer to Civil Site Project Engineer and Job 2026-293.

Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead – Newark, NJ

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Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead 2026-289

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Certification: ISO Category I, II Vibration Analysis certification or similar credential is preferred, but not required.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Facilities Engineering firm that is seeking an experienced Reliability Vibration Specialist to act as Engineering Team Lead to support a Life Sciences client in the Newark, New Jersey area.

Your Role:

You will serve as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography. You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.

The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
  • Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
  • Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
  • Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
  • Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
  • Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

Key Duties:

  • Act as back-up to the General Manager and supervise the account as the #2 manager, with full responsibility including supervision of other managers
  • Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present
  • Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding)
  • Staff, train, and be responsible for employee development
  • Act as the client interface
  • Provide payroll oversight, and budgetary oversight on some services
  • Oversee and coordinate projects
  • Manage work orders/CMMS
  • Manage mechanicals such as HVAC
  • Manage QA and Safety

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on machine vibration analysis expertise, including the ability to interpret vibration data, diagnose root causes of equipment issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
  • Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of predictive maintenance experience, preferably supporting predictive maintenance programs across multiple facilities or sites.
  • 5+ years experience in management

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-280 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead and Job 2026-280.

Offshore Construction Planner – Contract – Houston, TX

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Offshore Construction Planner 2026-288

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Houston, Texas – Note the client will only consider candidates local to their Houston office
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No

Start Date: September, 2026
Assignment Length: Through November, 2027, with possible extension

Experience Required: 10 years

Education Requirements: HS or GED minimum

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Oil & Energy Engineering firm that is actively seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Planner to perform responsibilities on a high-priority offshore project project, working from their office in Houston, Texas.

Your Role:

Working closely with the prime contractor and its subcontractors, you will create and manage project schedules, timelines, and resource allocations.

  • Work with the contractor and subcontractors to map out each step and activity, to ensure the project finishes on time and within established cost guidelines
  • Predicate and communicate any potential delays before they happen.
  • Collaborate with subcontractors in reviewing and building step-by-step master timelines using software, specifically Primavera P6 (or MS Project if needed)
  • Meet regularly with the project team, contractor and subcontractors, and suppliers to keep everyone and every activity aligned
  • Track daily and weekly site progress and report updates back to the program lead scheduler, project team and stakeholders
  • Be on the lookout and identify potential bottlenecks, vessel standby, or delays
  • Create backup plans to keep work moving
  • Create alternate schedules for differing execution scenarios to evaluate potential project cost, risk, and ISD alternatives.

Required Skills:

  • Technical literacy to understand scheduling tools, scopes of work, project drawings, and project software
  • Clear communication and interaction with on-site personnel, the project team, and stakeholders
  • Organizational and time management skills while juggling multiple timelines, delivery dates, and shifting priorities
  • Ability to break a large complex offshore project into logical vessel work-fronts.?

Required Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required as a minimum
  • 10 years of hands-on offshore construction planning and scheduling experience on large, complex offshore projects
  • Strong hands-on Primavera P6 experience developing and managing detailed project schedules
  • Direct experience with pipelay, infield development, diving, dredging/trenching, or offshore installation
  • Proven live/in-flight project experience with progress tracking, delay prediction, recovery planning, and risk mitigation
  • Strong contractor/subcontractor coordination skills, with the ability to manage vessel work-fronts and communicate schedule risks effectively

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-288 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Offshore Construction Planner and Job 2026-288.

Engineering & Maintenance Manager – Boston, MA

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Engineering & Maintenance Manager 2026-286

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts area
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 7 years

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Certification Requirements:

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading manufacturing company located just northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, that is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager with demonstrated experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing, such as pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech.

Your Role:

In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
  • Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
  • Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
  • Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech) – specifically in equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ), regulatory compliance, and maintenance programs.
  • Experience managing CAPEX projects, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-286 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Engineering & Maintenance Manager and Job 2026-286.