Description Nichols Contracting (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond, VA, Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Orlando, FL, with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs. Nichols Contracting Inc. is seeking a full-time, on-site Assistant Project Manager for a construction project located entirely in Alexandria, Virginia. The ideal candidate must be flexible and available for occasional travel within the DMV area. Our main office is headquartered in Columbia, MD where they will report to support additional projects as needed. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project Manager to assist in the planning, execution, and successful completion of assigned construction projects. This role plays a vital part in ensuring client satisfaction, maintaining project schedules, and achieving favorable financial outcomes. Essential Functions • Maintains all project files and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Manager • Assists with project schedule adherence/updates and monitors subcontractor schedules • Assist with the coordination of meeting minutes and documentation • Provide project monthly reports to Project Manager • Assist the Project Manager with contract administration, permits, change orders, RFI, and submittal tracking • Assists in preparing the general requisition and monitoring it through the payment process • Monitors all subcontractor’s work completed compared to their monthly requisitions • Assists with the final punch-list and project close out documents • Coordinates site activities and reports on job progress • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction experience or related field • Bachelor’s degree required in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline • Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals • Experience using sophisticated Project Management, Procore, P6, Sage and AutoCAD software • Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem solver • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience is required 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs • Ability to independently reach, twist and bend • Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time • Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays Salary: $60K - $100,000 depending on experience plus performance-based bonus incentives Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time. Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s With Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Salary Description $60K-$100k
See More Details >>The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Construction tutors nationally and in Alexandria. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students’ learning journeys—all from the comfort of your home. Why Join Our Platform? • Base contract rates start at $18/hour and increase for specialized subjects. Plus, you’ll earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student—reaching up to $40/hour. • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice. • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you’d like. • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform—no commuting required. • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise. • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features—helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching. • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments. What We Look For In a Tutor • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style. • Expertise in Construction and the ability to explain concepts clearly. • Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles. • Priority given to those with tutoring experience, teaching experience, and graduate-level education. Ways To Connect With Students • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students. • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you’re available. About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning. Please note: Varsity Tutors does not currently contract with tutors in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico. Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.
See More Details >>We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Service Manager (CSM) with a demonstrated background in business development, client relations, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater and stormwater engineering projects. BC has an established presence in the DC Metro area, a highly regarded reputation, and is poised for growth. This position will serve as a key leadership team member in supporting our existing clients and executing our growth plans for the DC Metro area and beyond. In this capacity, you will have responsibilities that include overseeing the sales, client development, client relationship management, professional engineering services proposal writing and contract scope, schedule and price preparation, and client service team leadership. Detailed Description In this position, you will work closely with the DC Metro and Northeast Area Leader, and other team members to help lead the development and execution of the DC Metro Area business plan and support sales and business operations for the office. Responsibilities include client portfolio management, initiative management and project delivery oversight. You will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other leaders in the best interest of our company. You will also foster the BC Experience for the clients and business partners in the markets in which you engage, by modeling behavior that reflects BC values. Detailed duties include the following: • Work with Business Leader to develop, communicate, and deliver client focused business plans that supports overall Company objectives • Connect with the business units, enterprise groups, and corporate groups as necessary to bring the right resources to bear on client projects • Deliver business metrics which may include new sales in (NSI), total direct labor (DL; import + source), and total indirect labor (IDL; import + source) • Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to drive “on plan” project delivery for the Business • Drive sales by partnering with client service managers (CSM’s) and the marketing team • Manage company risk by ensuring compliance with the Company Risk Policies • Understand and promote the Brown and Caldwell Company of Choice Strategy (CoC Strategy) • Model BC Values to our employees and clients • Communicate and model BC Safety standards to all BC employees Desired Skills And Experience • B.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental etc.) required; M.S. degree in related engineering field with a focus on wastewater and water preferred • Exhibits leadership core competencies (emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal skills, business acumen, etc.) • Professional registration in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or the credentials to obtain registration in a timely manner is also strongly preferred • 15 or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the environmental consulting, engineering, construction and operations industry • Experience with water/wastewater design, planning and studies along with leadership on projects • Willingness to champion the use of BC standard tools and processes • Ability to successfully manage clients and projects in a collaborative fashion and interface with Brown and Caldwell’s local, regional, and national water and wastewater practitioners as well as help mentor junior staff • Self-starter, results-oriented and be able to work under tight deadlines • Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience a plus • Previous supervisory experience with strong written and verbal communication skills required • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required • Ability to travel to visit local clients and to attend out–of-town business meetings, as required Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location B Salary: $160,000- $219,000 You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. About Brown And Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Alexandria, DC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. With approximately 6855 carpenters employed in Alexandria, DC, and an average weekly wage of $652.41, the carpentry trade offers a promising career path. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $724.86 per week for experienced professionals.
