Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging environmental remediation, decommissioning and demolition (D&D), and other construction projects? Are you ...
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging environmental remediation, decommissioning and demolition (D&D), and other construction projects? Are you ...
Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
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Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
Quick apply
Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
Quick apply
Telecommunications Level III Technician - Install & Decom
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18 - $45/hr
Ability to lead, train and mentor Level I & II installers on installation & decommission projects * Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route cables for AC/DC power or data transmission ...
The role involves tracking and overseeing the remediation strategies, which may include modernization, decommissioning, or containerization, to maintain compliance and operational efficiency. Key ...
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The role involves tracking and overseeing the remediation strategies, which may include modernization, decommissioning, or containerization, to maintain compliance and operational efficiency. Key ...
Service Technician
Naperville, IL · On-site
Position Summary As a Mobile Sterilization Service Specialist, you'll lead the charge in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and decommissioning state-of-the-art Mobile Sterile Processing ...
Service Technician
Naperville, IL · On-site
Position Summary As a Mobile Sterilization Service Specialist, you'll lead the charge in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and decommissioning state-of-the-art Mobile Sterile Processing ...
Service Technician
Naperville, IL · On-site
Position Summary As a Mobile Sterilization Service Specialist, you'll lead the charge in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and decommissioning state-of-the-art Mobile Sterile Processing ...
Service Technician
Naperville, IL · On-site
Position Summary As a Mobile Sterilization Service Specialist, you'll lead the charge in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and decommissioning state-of-the-art Mobile Sterile Processing ...
Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rack, stack, install and decommission equipment and assets as requested; * Perform all network cable and jack testing; * Perform all cable patching as required; * Provide after-hours support (during ...
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Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rack, stack, install and decommission equipment and assets as requested; * Perform all network cable and jack testing; * Perform all cable patching as required; * Provide after-hours support (during ...
New
Sr. Project Manager
Lisle, IL · On-site
$60/hr
Job Summary The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all legacy application remediation, decommissioning, and SAP integration activities related to Service ...
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Sr. Project Manager
Lisle, IL · On-site
$60/hr
Job Summary The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all legacy application remediation, decommissioning, and SAP integration activities related to Service ...
This role focuses on the inventory, decommissioning, and secure disposal of IT assets across infrastructure environments that include servers, printers, and related hardware. The ideal candidate will ...
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This role focuses on the inventory, decommissioning, and secure disposal of IT assets across infrastructure environments that include servers, printers, and related hardware. The ideal candidate will ...
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Server & Storage Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Storage growth management, data tiering, and decommission targeting * Hybrid infrastructure design - bridging on-premises compute/storage with cloud-based equivalents * Federal infrastructure ...
Server & Storage Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Storage growth management, data tiering, and decommission targeting * Hybrid infrastructure design - bridging on-premises compute/storage with cloud-based equivalents * Federal infrastructure ...
Server & Storage Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Storage growth management, data tiering, and decommission targeting * Hybrid infrastructure design - bridging on-premises compute/storage with cloud-based equivalents * Federal infrastructure ...
Server & Storage Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Storage growth management, data tiering, and decommission targeting * Hybrid infrastructure design - bridging on-premises compute/storage with cloud-based equivalents * Federal infrastructure ...
Director Lifecycle Management Practice
Chicago, IL · On-site
$157.50 - $192.50/hr
This includes Endpoint Lifecycle Management, Configuration Services, Break/Fix Services, Asset Recovery, asset decommissioning, and related professional and managed services. The role serves as a ...
Director Lifecycle Management Practice
Chicago, IL · On-site
$157.50 - $192.50/hr
This includes Endpoint Lifecycle Management, Configuration Services, Break/Fix Services, Asset Recovery, asset decommissioning, and related professional and managed services. The role serves as a ...
Central Office Technician - On the Road Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30 - $34/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Support central office shutdown and decommissioning projects * Remove and dismantle legacy telecommunications equipment , including telephone switches, racks, and related infrastructure * Perform ...
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Central Office Technician - On the Road Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30 - $34/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Support central office shutdown and decommissioning projects * Remove and dismantle legacy telecommunications equipment , including telephone switches, racks, and related infrastructure * Perform ...
Consultant, Science/Engineering
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$74K - $103K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects * Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating Key Responsibilities: * Collect building ...
Consultant, Science/Engineering
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$74K - $103K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects * Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating Key Responsibilities: * Collect building ...
Consultant, Science/Engineering
$74K - $103K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects * Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating Key Responsibilities: * Collect building ...
Consultant, Science/Engineering
$74K - $103K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects * Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating Key Responsibilities: * Collect building ...
Datacenter Technician
Westmont, IL · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Well-versed in Racking, Stacking, Cabling, Decommissioning, and Break-fix activities on datacenter hardware such as Servers, Storage, Backup systems, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc. * Experience ...
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Datacenter Technician
Westmont, IL · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Well-versed in Racking, Stacking, Cabling, Decommissioning, and Break-fix activities on datacenter hardware such as Servers, Storage, Backup systems, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc. * Experience ...
Develop long-term partnerships with data center clients to support ongoing refresh cycles, decommissioning projects, relocations, and lifecycle asset management. * Initiate and support relationships ...
Develop long-term partnerships with data center clients to support ongoing refresh cycles, decommissioning projects, relocations, and lifecycle asset management. * Initiate and support relationships ...
Domain Managing Architect - Cloud
$64.50 - $82/hr
Lead modernization efforts including legacy rationalization, decommissioning, and adoption of cloud-native and AI-ready platforms. * Establish AI governance frameworks including model risk management ...
Domain Managing Architect - Cloud
$64.50 - $82/hr
Lead modernization efforts including legacy rationalization, decommissioning, and adoption of cloud-native and AI-ready platforms. * Establish AI governance frameworks including model risk management ...
Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Line Leader - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
Retirement
Monitor business performance across civil engineering, water resources, solid waste and resource recovery, decommissioning and demolition, and environmental infrastructure services. * Establish ...
Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Line Leader - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
Retirement
Monitor business performance across civil engineering, water resources, solid waste and resource recovery, decommissioning and demolition, and environmental infrastructure services. * Establish ...
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A decommissioning job involves safely dismantling, removing, or retiring equipment, facilities, or systems that are no longer in use. This process is common in industries like energy, manufacturing, and IT, where outdated or hazardous infrastructure must be carefully handled. Responsibilities may include site assessments, regulatory compliance, waste disposal, and ensuring minimal environmental impact. Workers in this field need expertise in safety protocols, engineering, and project management.
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Full-time
Re-posted 17 days ago
Job description
Are you a Construction Manager (CM) with 10-15 years of experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging environmental remediation, decommissioning and demolition (D&D), and other construction projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established global engineering/consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? If so, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Wood) is currently seeking a Construction Manager to join our Novi, Michigan team.  The role will provide field oversight and support the planning and execution of remedial construction, D&D, and other civil construction projects. Remediation projects typically include construction of soil vapor extraction systems, in-situ thermal and chemical oxidation, excavation, caps/covers, sediment dredging and stabilization, and groundwater pump and treat systems. D&D projects range from small ancillary structures to large power or chemical plant facilities. Other construction projects may include the installation of retainage systems (e.g., slurry walls and/or sheet walls), general civil site work, and associated components.  The position is approximately 95 percent field work/travel and 5 percent office work for a wide range of industrial, commercial, federal, state and municipal clients. Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of contractors and management of Wood onsite project personnel for compliance with project designs, specifications and contract requirements.
- Review contractor submittals including qualifications, equipment specifications, data, and Work Plans for compliance with specifications.
- Monitor proper documentation of construction activities by contractors.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly construction reports.
- Prepare or assist in plans and specifications used to procure contractors to execute the work, bidding documents, and requests for proposals.
- Prepare or assist in conceptual construction cost estimates.
- Understand regulated materials and waste management requirements/procedures.
- Track contractor payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals.
- Develop and maintain project schedules (master and look-ahead).
- Conduct project closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, and record drawings.
- Interface with Wood clients, government officials and other stakeholders.
- Maintain permits and training certificates.
- Maintain and develop vendor and other professional contacts.
- Participate in training events, project meetings, and construction/engineering team meetings.
- Work and travel safely, follow company and site safety standards.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Travel to project sites throughout the US.
Role RequirementsÂ
- B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related degree preferred or equivalent technical field experience.
- Approximately 10-15 years construction management-related experience, preferably in D&D and/or remediation construction projects.
- Understanding of means and methods associated with remediation technologies, decommissioning, demolition, civil type work, CSI specifications, and construction drawings.
- General understanding of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and general building systems.
- Strong fundamental math skills.
- Maintain and advocate a safe working environment.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
- Must pass drug test, entrance physical, and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr training in accordance with 29CFR1910.120
- OSHA HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
- OSHA 30 hr Construction Safety Â
- MI LARA Asbestos Inspector Accreditation
Physical Demands
- Working outside in various, inclement weather conditions, uneven terrain.
- Driving
- Office/Field work with computer.
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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