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STV is seeking a Project Manager-Higher Education for our PM/CM group in Connecticut.

The Project Manager for Higher Education will oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital projects on campus, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with the institution's quality standards. The CPM will work closely with architects, contractors, engineers, and university stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of the construction process from concept through to project closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Project Planning & Design:

• Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.

• Procurement & Contract Management:

• Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules.
• Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs.
• Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Ensure that all applicable codes, laws, and safety standards are followed during the design and construction processes.

• Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Oversee the bidding process and recommend contractors/vendors to senior management.

• Risk Management & Safety:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns.
• Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate.

• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

• Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure construction projects adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and institutional policies.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise during construction, resolving conflicts as they occur.

• Post-Construction & Close-Out:

• Provide regular updates to university leadership, stakeholders, and department heads on the status of projects.
• Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of any changes or delays affecting the project timeline or budget.

• Ensure that all punch-list items are completed to the institution's satisfaction.
• Coordinate the transfer of building operations and maintenance information to university facilities management staff.
• Prepare final reports and financial documents, including project completion reviews.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Experience:

• • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (required). Master's degree (preferred).

• Skills & Competencies:

• • At least 5 years of experience in managing construction projects, with a focus on higher education or institutional projects (preferred).
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects.
  • Experience working with architects, contractors, and facility management teams.
  • Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.

• • Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of construction-related software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project).
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time on construction sites.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to navigate construction sites with varying terrain and conditions.

It is expected the PM will be full time on-site at the University Campus

Compensation Range:
$112,253.66 - $149,671.54

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits •Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account •Dental insurance •Vision insurance •Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) •Disability insurance •Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment •401(k) Plan •Retirement Counseling •Employee Assistance Program •Paid Time Off (16 days) •Paid Holidays (8 days) •Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) •Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) •Continuing Education Program •Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

**Job Description**
**Do you thrive on designing secure, scalable cloud solutions? Are you passionate about helping businesses leverage the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)?** If so, then this Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) role might be the perfect fit for you!
**About the Role:** As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in our team, designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions on OCI for our clients. You'll be the bridge between business needs and technical realities, translating client goals into secure, high-performing OCI architectures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Solution Architecture:** Design comprehensive, end-to-end solutions on OCI that align with client requirements. Ensure your designs prioritize scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
+ **Customer Engagement:** Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, technical needs, and constraints. Provide expert guidance on OCI's capabilities and best practices to help them achieve their goals.
+ **Technical Leadership:** Lead the technical design and implementation of OCI solutions, providing direction and mentorship to technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
+ **Cloud Migration:** Assess existing on-premises or cloud-based infrastructure and applications. Develop comprehensive migration strategies and execute plans to seamlessly transition them to OCI.
+ **Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** Implement IaC practices using tools like Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of OCI resources, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
+ **Security and Compliance:** Ensure OCI solutions meet industry-standard security and compliance requirements. Implement robust security controls, encryption, and access management measures.
+ **Performance Optimization:** Continuously identify opportunities to optimize OCI solutions for performance, cost, and resource utilization. Leverage native OCI services and features to achieve optimal results.
+ **Monitoring and Troubleshooting:** Implement effective monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions on OCI to proactively identify and address performance issues and security threats.
Career Level - IC5
**Responsibilities**
**Qualifications:**
+ Proven experience as a cloud architect or a similar role (5+ years)
+ Strong understanding of cloud design principles, including security, scalability, and performance
+ Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
+ Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
+ In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and capabilities a plus!
Disclaimer:
**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $141,800 to $232,200 per annum. May be eligible for equity and compensation deferral. Eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 70/30.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC5
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling +1 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

• Connecticut based GC with great reputation in a recession proof market!
• Compensation up to $160,000, 3+ weeks PTO, 401K+ Match up to 8% & More!

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious, family-owned construction firm with a century-long legacy, recognized as a top 100 ENR company. They specialize in impactful vertical construction projects, including academic and healthcare/life science facilities, ensuring their work not only shapes communities but also stands resilient through economic fluctuations. With a dedicated team of professionals in a collaborative environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented company that values long-term commitment and excellence.

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Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager include the following:

• Lead all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, subcontracts, and client communications.
• Coordinate with superintendents, design teams, and owners to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Track project milestones and proactively address risks and issues.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-driven project team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

In return for a generous compensation package, the successful candidates will possess the following:

• 8+ years of experience building ground up projects
• Experience managing projects from start to finish
• Excellent communication & time-management skills
• Familiarity with Procore and other softwares
• The ability to lead a team effectively and efficiently

What's on Offer

The right candidate will receive

• Up to $ 160,000 base salary
• bonus structure
• 401K plan and employer contributions up to 8%
• 3+ weeks PTO
• Company Truck + Gas card

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**Job Description**
Oracle is the world's leading Cloud ERP provider and is aggressively to gaining market share. As part of the Oracle Solution Engineering team, you'll be selling to Higher Education institutions. You will work with the sales team to work with customers to leverage and expand their Oracle application investments. A Solution Engineer must be able to create compelling solutions for the customer.
This highly rewarding role will offer the opportunity for you to leverage your knowledge and skills with ERP Cloud and Higher Education knowledge and work in unison with Oracle's best field sales executives, solving complex customer problems and translating customer requirements into delivered functional solutions - a critical role in driving the continued success of Oracle's Cloud Applications in North America.
**Role Overview:**
+ We are looking for an individual who has experience with ERP solutions with a strong Accounting (Higher Education or Government strongly desired) background.
+ As an acknowledged authority within Oracle, a Solution Engineer has a breadth of knowledge and understanding of solutions, industry best practices and broad business processes. Solution Engineers collaborate with the multi-pillar sales team to design innovative solutions that have industry-wide impact.
+ As a Solution Engineer you will work with a team of sales representatives focusing on developing account roadmaps, deal strategies, and then help on executing against both. This includes driving requirements gathering, helping with qualifying opportunities, assisting with RFP/Proposal efforts, creating win themes, coordinating pre-sales resources, delivering presentations at various levels up to and including the C level, as well as other selling events.
+ Position is remote, but a resource based in the Western United States is preferred.
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide direction and specialist knowledge in applying Oracle solutions to client business challenges. Facilitation of customer solution understanding through meetings, presentations, and demonstrations throughout the sales cycle.
+ As a Solution Engineer, you will be responsible as the expert for formulating and leading presales functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction.
+ Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions.
+ Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Leads or supports all aspects of the sales process.
+ Technical thought leadership and innovation on the Cloud ERP platform
Additional Job Requirements:
+ Very strong verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required
+ Experience in Fund/Governmental Accounting is preferred.
+ Experience with Higher Education ERP solutions.
+ Accounting degree or Major in Accounting preferred
+ CPA Certification a plus
+ Based in (or willingness to support) the Western United States
**Skills:**
+ Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others.
+ Industries experience is preferred: Higher Education
+ 3-year pre-sales or other related experience.
+ 7 years business experience with relevant business applications.
+ High-level understanding of all aspects of ERP: Financials, Procure to Pay, Plan to Build, Quote to Cash, Projects and Grants, Reporting, Data Quality, and Procurement is desired.
+ Thorough knowledge of system and application design & In-depth knowledge of competitors.
+ Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques.
+ Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication.
+ Travel as needed, up to 50%
+ A/BS in Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.
+ A CPA is strongly preferred.
**Detailed Description and Job Requirements**
Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations demonstrations; provision of support throughout the sell. This presell position works alongside primary sales.
As a Solution Engineer you will be responsible for providing presales functional/technical support to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction with minimal supervision. Develop and deliver high quality standard and tailored Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Present and articulate advanced product features and benefits, product future direction and overall Oracle solutions. Design, validate, and present Oracle software solutions to include advanced product concepts, future direction, and 3rd party complimentary products. Develop and manage reference sites through high quality technical, professional client relationships.
Job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with accounts in complex technical environments. Ability to travel as needed. BS degree or equivalent, major in Accounting desired.
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Disclaimer:
**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from $45.43 to $5.63 per hour; from: 94,500 to 178,100 per annum. May be eligible for equity. Eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 65/35 - 80/20.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling +1 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

**LOCATION:** Remote U.S. (West - Preference will be given to a candidate who lives in western USA).
**OVERVIEW**
You will leverage your understanding of business, financials, and customer needs to increase sales within your territory. With a higher level of authority in negotiations, you will play an important role in achieving revenue targets and cultivating lasting relationships with our customers.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Develop effective sales approaches to target key accounts.
+ Engage in in-depth negotiations with higher autonomy to close deals.
+ Manage and nurture relationships with key customer accounts.
+ Provide accurate sales forecasts and activity reports.
+ Identify and analyze market conditions to uncover sales opportunities.
+ Handle moderately complex or higher-value sales opportunities.
+ Gather and utilize customer feedback to improve sales strategies.
+ Act as a mentor and trainer for junior sales staff.
+ Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
+ Implement and refine sales techniques tailored to customer needs.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
**Experience:** 5+ years higher ed sales experience, enterprise level experience preferred.
+ Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
+ Negotiation Tactics: Advanced negotiation skills for closing complex deals.
+ Customer Insight: Deep understanding of customer needs and preferences.
+ Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze and interpret sales data.
+ Sales Software: Proficient use of advanced CRM and sales management tools.
+ Team Collaboration: Skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
+ Market Knowledge: Comprehensive awareness of market dynamics and trends.
+ Mentorship: Capability to train and mentor junior team members.
+ Overall skills: Strong attention to detail, collaborative team player, excellent communication and transparency, and exceptional negotiation skills.
**TRAVEL:** 20% + Occasional travel to customer locations, industry events, internal meetings
**Additional Information:** may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._
**Compensation:**
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $95,560 - $133,750
This role is eligible for Bonus.
**Additional Information** :
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.