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Kick Off New Year Hires With The ACEC Job Board
The holidays are over and now is the time to fill open positions with qualified candidates.
ACEC's Job Board is your best source for new employees. In addition to your ad appearing on ACEC's Job Board, your posting also appears for free on the Engineering & Science Career Network, which includes the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association.
Don't forget that you will also have access to our searchable resume database, containing over 7,000 job seekers.
Click here to create an account and post your job today!
The ACEC Job Board, your source for new employees. For more information, please contact Nina Goldman at 202-682-4325 or write ngoldman@acec.org.
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Over 550 Searchable Jobs Posted
Over 7,200 Searchable Resumes Posted
Over 1,600 Registered Employers |
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Last Five "Help Wanted" Open Positions:
Geotechnical Project Manager—New York, NY
Sr. Transportation Planner—WA, OR, ID
Design Electrical Engineer—Oklahoma City, OK
Senior Structural Engineer—Atlanta, GA
Civil/Municipal Engineer—Jacksonville, IL
A Sampling of Posted Resumes:
Geotechnical Engineers—863
Water Resources/Wastewater Engineers—1,430
Transportation—1,269
Civil Engineers—2,155
Structural Engineers—1,452
Environmental Engineers—1,307
View These and Other Resumes and Jobs on ACEC's Job Board
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Free Delivery For Project Delivery System Series
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Project Delivery Systems Owner's Manual
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USACE Chief To Host Next Market Forecast Event
January 17
ACEC Headquarters & Online
James Dalton, Chief, Engineering & Construction and Directorate of Civil Works, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), will be the speaker for the first 2008 Market Forecast Series event on Thursday, January 17.
Dalton will summarize USACE's civil works and military programs, projected funding initiatives, and '08-09 budget priorities and plans.
He also will discuss the role of engineering in the agency's operations and host a question and answer session open to both online and on-site participants.
The online seminar takes place from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
For attendees of the Market Forecast luncheon at ACEC offices, 1015 15th St, N.W., 8th floor, Washington, D.C., the event begins at noon.
Click here for details and to register for online participation or for the on-site luncheon.
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January Online Seminars
Arbitration and Mediation… for the People Who Write the Checks
January 15, 1:30-3 p.m.
Control the cost, time, and frequently, the outcome of dispute resolution through effective use of arbitration and mediation. Darrel V. Holmquist, CTL/Thompson Texas, LLC, presents a valuable online seminar that describes the rationale, the processes and the tools for managing Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Earns 1.5 PDHs.
Click here to register.
Strategic Planning for Your Company's Next Bus Drivers
January 16, 1:30-3 p.m.
Every firm wants the "right people on the bus," but this online seminar examines the critical topic of just who in the organization will be driving the bus.
Greg Churchman, Churchman Consulting, takes participants through the steps of identifying, developing and retaining potential leaders.
Earns 1.5 PDHs.
Click here to register.
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ACEC/PAC Completes Banner Year;
MOs On March To $1 Million PAC
With a heated national election campaign and upcoming state races upon us, record ACEC/PAC fundraising has positioned ACEC to effectively weigh-in on behalf of the engineering industry.
Propelled by a strong year-end finish, ACEC/PAC raised over $550,000 in 2007, eclipsing the previous record of $440,000 set in 2006. While contributions are still being processed, 33 states hit their PAC fundraising targets by the end of the year, up from 27 in 2006.
"We're achieving this success because more ACEC members than ever before are stepping up to support our political program," said ACEC President Dave Raymond, adding that "these fundraising totals send a strong message that our industry is playing to win."
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| New Mexico, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Indiana and
Connecticut Score Gold (Again)
ACEC/Massachusetts President Robin Greenleaf |
Late season fundraising drives in ACEC/New Mexico, ACEC/Massachusetts, ACEC/Mississippi, ACEC/Indiana, and ACEC/Connecticut scored top honors again.
In Massachusetts, MO President Robin S. Greenleaf of Architectural Engineers, Inc. worked closely with PAC Champions Bob Vokes of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. and Mike Hanlon of Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., along with Executive Director Abbie Goodman to push the Bay State over the goal line.
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ACEC/PAC Champion of Mississippi Charles Williford |
"The business case for ACEC/PAC is very clear," said Greenleaf. "A modest investment nets strong returns in terms of better national policies and a better business environment for the industry. I am very proud of how my Massachusetts members recognized the importance of meeting our goal."
Charles Williford of Williford, Gearhart & Knight, Inc. in Mississippi echoed this theme. "ACEC/PAC is one of the tools the industry uses to shape policy on a national scale. It offers an easy way for every firm, regardless of size, to participate and make a difference." Williford credited the strong support from ACEC/MS President Larry Cooley and the assistance of Executive Director Judy Adams in helping the state to achieve its goal once again this year, and added that the strategic decision by ACEC to place more emphasis on the PAC was critical to their success. |
ACEC/PAC Champion of Indiana Phil Beer |
ACEC/Indiana has met its PAC goal every year since goals were established. "Our members understand the importance of political engagement," said ACEC/PAC Champion Phil Beer II of USI Consultants, Inc. Added Executive Director Stephanie Morse: "This is something our leadership takes very seriously—supporting the PAC is one of the key actions we undertake every year to promote a strong business environment for our members."
In addition to promoting industry priorities, Tom Ahneman of Ahneman Kirby, LLC in Connecticut
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ACEC/PAC Champion of Connecticut Tom Ahneman |
sees ACEC/PAC as a needed bulwark against bad policies and threats to the industry. "It's in some ways an insurance policy," said Ahneman, "giving us the collective means to put the right people in office who will stand up for the industry when threats arise."
ACEC/New Mexico Executive Director Diane Snyder is also a state senator and knows firsthand the importance of political advocacy by organizations like ACEC. "Supporting good policies in the legislature is easy—running for re-election is not," said Snyder. "That's why it's so important for ACEC to have a mechanism to help good people get |
ACEC/New Mexico Executive Director Diane Snyder |
elected and stay elected at the national level."
Snyder credits the support and leadership of President Scott Perkins of Wilson & Company and National Director Kent Freier of Molzen-Corbin & Associates as critical in organizing the strong support from New Mexico members.
For more information about ACEC/PAC and how to contribute, contact ACEC's Executive Director of Political Affairs, Greg Knopp at 202-347-7474 or gknopp@acec.org.
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| See next week's Last Word for a report on ACEC/Alabama, ACEC/Arkansas, ACEC/Georgia, ACEC/Pennsylvania and ACEC/Utah also meeting their 2007 PAC fundraising goals.
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New Executive Committee Members Elected;
Their Service To Begin April 2008
ACEC's Board of Directors has elected five new members to ACEC's Executive Committee. They will begin their terms at the April 2008 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. |
John F. Hennessy III
2008-2009 Chairman |
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Timothy Psomas, chairman of the board of Psomas in Los Angeles, has been elected to serve as chairman in 2009-2010 succeeding John F. Hennessy III who will begin his term as chairman this April.
The other newly-elected members are: for treasurer, Terry F. Neimeyer, chairman of the board and CEO of KCI |
Timothy Psomas
2009-2010 Chairman |
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| Technologies, Inc., Hunt Valley, MD; for vice chairman: Craig M. Avery, president of Fuller, Mossbarger Scott and May Engineers, Inc., Lexington, KY; James R. Duncan, chairman of the board of Sparling, Seattle, WA; and Ted C. Williams, executive vice president of Landmark Engineering, Inc., New Castle, DE.
Psomas is also currently chairman of ACEC's Planning Cabinet; Neimeyer is chairman of the Design Professionals Coalition; and Avery is chairman of the ACEC/PAC Champions Committee. |
Terry F. Neimeyer
2008-2010 Treasurer |
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The new ExCom members will join David D. Kennedy, Raymond F. Messer, and Gregs G. Thomopulos on the 2008-2009 Executive Committee.
In addition, Candy Toler, ACEC/Tennessee executive director will serve as the NAECE representative on the 2008-2009 Executive Committee. |
Craig M. Avery
2008-2010
Vice Chairman |
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Ted C. Williams
2008-2010
Vice Chairman |
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James R. Duncan
2008-2010
Vice Chairman |
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Candy Toler
2008-2009
NAECE Representative |
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| New ACEC "Contracts Central" Web Store Offers One-Stop Shopping
ACEC has unveiled a valuable new online resource for one-stop purchase of the important contracts and forms needed in day-to-day operations by design and construction firms.
The new "Contracts Central" web page is accessible through the ACEC Bookstore or by clicking here.
Contracts Central brings together a complete inventory of contract forms and supporting documents used by over 500,000 A/E professionals delivering facilities and civil infrastructure for public and private owners.
Users may choose from Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) engineering and construction contracts, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) international contracts, Council of Professional Surveyors (COPS) land surveying contracts, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) construction management contracts, Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) structural contracts and American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts.
Specific documents include bid forms and contractor forms as well as change orders, design/build contracts, government funding contracts, payment forms and surveying contracts.
To browse the new Contracts Central, click here. |
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Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities
Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities
February 18-21, Miami
The University of Florida is joining with ACEC and Colorado State University as a first-time partner in presenting Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities. The seminar examines environmental planning and design processes and showcases actual applications of holistic engineering by some of the leading practitioners in the U.S.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Role of Engineers in Creating a More Sustainable Future
- Five Critical Issues for Engineers and Society
- Sustainable Built and Natural Environment: Theories and Practice
- Sustainability Market Drivers and Solutions
- Developing a Business Case for the Sustainable Project
The four-day session, which earns a Colorado State University Certificate for participants, includes in-depth segments on sustainable design tools and techniques, and sustainable design for specific engineering markets, such as urban water management, transportation and buildings—plus a field trip to the Florida Everglades.
Click here for more information and to register.
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| BIM Innovators Offer In-Depth Look At Concept's Profits, Pitfalls
Building Information Modeling (BIM): The Promise and the Reality for A/E/C Firms
February 7-8, Las Vegas
ACEC presents Building Information Modeling (BIM): The Promise and the Reality for A/E/C Firms, an information-packed, one-and-a-half-day course on BIM technology.
A sell-out since its summer 2007 debut, the course will be presented again on February 7-8 in Las Vegas by innovators who are transforming the concept into a marketplace reality.
Designed for COOs, IT management, project managers and company principals, the course will provide an inside look at BIM through the experience of practitioners, software designers and clients.
The curriculum includes:
- BIM as a concept and a technology
- How BIM is being put into practice
- Real-life case studies
- Legal and risk management issues
Click here for more information and to register.
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