Total 38 Construction / Property job vacancies in Fort Mill/Charlotte

• Assists the Resident/Area Engineer by overseeing the formulation and submission of the operating budget and annual construction placement projections for the Resident/Area office.
• Coordinates with District level elements to approve initial and subsequent requests for funding and provides justifications for all needs forecasted.
• Oversees the execution of approved Resident/Area Office budget by monitoring accounting data of expenditures generated by operating programs to detect variances.
• Collaborates with the Resident/Area Engineer in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of construction placement for the Resident/Area Office to help assure adequacy, timeliness, and proper allocation of resources.
• Serves as the Resident/Area office leader in the transfer of constructed real property to the DPW through the use of the DD1354 documents and prepares DD 1354's and other closeout documents.
• Prepares documentation and utilizes computer applications to support construction contract modifications for the construction branch.
• Assists the Resident/Area Engineer in the areas of business management and administration.

WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam, Headquarters Examination, Exam Qual & Tech Support, FSEQ - Specialty

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Conducts independent examinations of the most complex estate and gift returns with a considerable number of complex and unusual issues requiring extensive tax law research, state law knowledge, investigation, and analysis.
• Determines the issues and audit techniques needed to resolve issues.
• Researches various complex Federal, state and foreign laws that may be without precedent or involve conflicting precedents to arrive at a determination of the federal estate and gift tax implications of the transactions.
• Determines the nature of included assets, analyzes transactions, investigates underlying facts, evaluates the fair market value of real estate, business interests, and other type of financial and investment assets for assigned returns.
• Conducts extensive legal research and analyzes the taxpayer's legal documents to identify the transferred interest.

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

• Performs preliminary, in-progress, and final technical inspection of assigned construction contract work including the larger and more complex projects.
• Attends pre-design conferences and reviews proposed scopes of work for constructability.
• Daily inspects materials, equipment, work methods, practices, and progress.
• Maintains daily logs of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, workforce, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings.
• Coordinates facility access and contractor's schedule with using agency.

• Conduct Surveys to determine repairs required to meet regulatory standards.
• Communicate with personnel and senior level officials on the progress of completed work.
• Conduct in-process surveillance of contracted work in progress to ensure adherence to specification requirements.
• Complete technical inspections of US Army Vessels.

• Coordinate the work of field parties and various contractors engaged in the full range of surveying within the scope of regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate of advances in land surveying and hydrographic surveying practices, electronic positioning, mapping, and data reduction software available in the industry.
• Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisors and/or customer's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.
• Manage all surveys such as the District Boundary Monumentation Program, control surveys, structure monitoring, construction quantity surveys, boundary and cadastral surveys, topographic surveys in connection with planning, design and construction.
• Collects, compiles, evaluates, and disseminates structural deformation surveys related to structural behavior for Flood Risk Management, Dams, and Structures.

• Performs work to dispose of personal, excess property to include property utilization, donation, and/or marketing decisions.
• Performs a variety of property disposal management, control and advisory activities such as advising on the destruction, Demilitarization or abandonment of property; ensuring proper handling, storage and accountability of excess property.
• Manages the financial accounts of property transactions and proceeds from sales; ensuring agencies receive the proceeds or credits from the sale of surplus property.
• Advises on developing and interpreting property disposal policies and procedures.
• Makes non-routine property processing decisions for individual property items.

• Plans and implements the total property management program for the assigned contractors and for the continuous surveillance/evaluation of the assigned contractors' property control systems.
• Identifies risk to the Government through application of professional business judgment and risk-based assessment techniques in order to determine the appropriate type and level of surveillance.
• Determines appropriate method for the testing of each property control function and conducts property control system analyses accordingly.
• Approves property control systems, or recommends withholding/withdrawal of the assigned contractors' systems to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
• Performs necessary follow-up actions on instances of noncompliance. Prepares correspondence to assure milestones are met during the mutually agreed time frames.
• Conducts investigations pertaining to assigned contractors' liability when Government property is lost, damaged or destroyed, or when there is evidence of unreasonable use of consumption.
• Reviews and analyzes new contracts to determine and ensure that the assigned contractors' property control systems and procedures are adequate to fulfill the contractual requirements.
• Assures that there are no unresolved issues outstanding pertaining to property administration matters prior to recommendation of final property closeout.

• Inspect real property assets in support of facilities utilization function and physical inventory validation.
• Conduct visual inspections on all buildings and facilities on a continuing basis to compile data for daily maintenance and update of automated real property inventory.
• Identify available space to accomplish troop mobilizations and troop exercises.
• Inventory a wide variety of structures.
• Perform unscheduled or urgent inspections for damage to buildings and/or installed property.
• Provide on the spot decisions concerning damages, (i.e., whether due to negligence, carelessness, or due to non-fair wear and tear) and resolves differences of opinion.

About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.

Position: We are seeking a Lecturer – General Construction Operations, to be based at our Fort William campus to deliver our CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF Level 5 programme. Delivery will be on site and in the classroom.

Responsibilities: The CECA Scotland Academy provides a training to employment programme developing a future pipeline of talent to the Civil Engineering Industry in Scotland. Created due to the increasing need to close the skills gap in the industry by CECA, the programme has been collaboratively developed by industry leaders and employers and is delivered in partnership with colleges across Scotland. The programme provides participants with an NPA qualification in civil engineering and a direct route into the industry as a civil engineering operative. Championing inclusivity and diversity in the sector, the programme will be delivered to students of all ages and all backgrounds. With the CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) programme, no two days are the same. The programme focuses on practical, hands-on learning.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: In addition to a strong contracting background, the post holder will have excellent written and verbal communications, with a flexible approach and the ability to motivate and support learners of all ages.

Applicants must have suitable knowledge and extensive, verifiable industrial experience as well as relevant qualifications at a minimum of SCQF Level 6 gained as part of a structured training programme or apprenticeship in a relevant construction discipline. Experience in teaching or mentoring would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.

Good planning, organisational skills, initiative and self-motivation are essential. A good level of IT skills and experience in the use of Office software applications is required. The successful post holder must be willing to undertake relevant CPD as appropriate to the post, such as assessor/verifier qualifications and a teaching qualification.

Salary: Pay will be on our teaching scale P1-5 £40,170 - £48,357 per annum, pro-rata (with placement dependent on teaching qualifications)

Location: Fort William

Working Hours: 35 hours, Fixed term

Closing Date: 18th October 2024, 5pm

Post Ref: NWH GCO 02

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle client enquiries and provide outstanding customer service.
General office administration – assisting with calls/emails from customers.
Assist with managing property listings.
Coordinate and schedule property viewings and feedback.
Prepare and process sales documentation.
Support the estate agents with administrative tasks and reporting.
Uploading property details to our website and other portals such as Rightmove etc.
Negotiation offers and dealing with external solicitors.
As an Estate Agent Sales Administrator, a natural ability to multi task, manage a broad workload and have meticulous attention to detail is essential.

We currently have a vacancy for a full time Receptionist/Estate Agency Assistant. As the first point of contact with our firm, we are looking for an organised and dependable person with good telephone and communication skills.

Our office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Receptionist duties include answering the telephone, dealing with general enquiries, distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, indexing of Wills and Title deeds, closing files and other general office duties. Estate Agency Assistant duties include assisting the Property Manager in all aspects of the Estate Agency which primarily involve managing Social Media Portals, arranging viewings for prospective buyers and establishing feedback for clients, input and update of the Company Website, generating Virtual Tours for property marketing and assisting with incoming and outgoing emails.

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Word and Excel, would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided if required.

Salary will be reviewed after probationary period.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a concierge estate manager for a privately owned 7 bedroom property in a scenic area of the Scottish Highlands. The property caters itself to private use, semi serviced stays, weddings/ events, and seasonal day spa and B&B activity. The concierge estate manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the estate, including managing household staff rotas, coordinating maintenance and repairs, overseeing event planning and logistics, managing household compliance requirements, providing front of house duties such as checking guests in & out, as well as participating in overall guest service, housekeeping and laundry duties. Strong administrative skills for dealing with emails and reservations are necessary to succeed, overseeing all the business aspects of Ardrhu House whilst remaining actively engaged with the guest/customer side.

The role includes duties to secure the premises, monitor alarms and be available for emergencies on-site. The role requires living on-site and accommodation is available on-site in a 2-bed cottage shared with another staff member

Responsibilities:

Manage household staff, including training and rota scheduling
Oversee all aspects of estate maintenance and repairs, including coordinating with outside contractors and maintenance person.
Plan and execute events and special occasions, including coordinating with caterers, florists, and other vendors
Provide personalized service to the guests, including arranging travel, dining reservations, and entertainment plans
Ensure the security, safety and privacy of the estate and its occupants.
Assist with front of house duties, including checking guests in & out.
Oversee and participate in front of house, maintenance and housekeeping duties, ensuring the estate is kept in immaculate condition and guests are attended to promptly.
Maintain detailed records and reports on household activities and expenditures
Utilize strong administrative skills for dealing with emails, reservations, and other communication tasks
Oversee all the administrative business aspects of Ardrhu House whilst remaining actively engaged with the customer side

Benefits:

Tips
Yearly bonus

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Ensuring the smooth running of our community in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist the Property Manager with the overall operations including maintenance, capital improvements, lease administration, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, collections, evictions, vacancy anticipation, marketing, lease renewals, service contracts, expense control, audits, etc.
• Assist the Property Manager with providing superior customer service and communication to our residents and prospects to enhance customer satisfaction and increase renewals, revenue, reputation, and profitability.
• Complete lease/renewal paperwork to ensure completion to company standards.
• Track and evaluate advertising, and all client traffic.
• Assist the team by maintaining and modeling the Cushman & Wakefield mission to be the best national management company.
• Assist the Property Manager with the day-to-day operations of entire on-site team, ensuring that all Cushman & Wakefield policies and procedures are being followed.
• Maintain effective on-site staff through interviewing, hiring, and coaching team as necessary.
• Maintain residents' files in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain a positive living environment for community residents through prompt conflict resolution and consistent follow-up.
• Manage and maintain all aspects of overall community budget and finances.
• Work with leasing staff to ensure that leasing/marketing goals are being met.

COMPETENCIES:

• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and internet navigation skills.
• General office, bookkeeping and sales skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Determine leasing opportunities of staff and work on goal setting – improving the performance of each staff member.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring that all C&W policies and procedures are being followed.
• Work with leasing staff to ensure that leasing/marketing goals are being met.
• Be able to manage a team.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• High School Diploma, GED, Technical or Vocational school required

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of Property Management experience
• 1+ years of Management experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to travel up to 15% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.