Jobs in Champaign, IL

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Senior Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.

This role offers the opportunity to lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overall project leadership, managing teams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will oversee complex projects across multiple sectors, working closely with internal design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to deliver successful outcomes on high value projects across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering large scale commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional projects.
• Experience managing projects valued $50M to $200M+.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to lead large scale projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule (2 days work from home).

Job description:

About Our Company

Elite ICT is committed to the highest level of Service and Quality to its clients. We focus on the importance of the technology infrastructure installation, enabling the system to perform at its highest possible potential. We work closely with major telecommunication companies and have grown these relationships over 30 years. Specializing in Tower Construction, Wireless Infrastructure, Small Cell, and DAS Maintenance and Inspections, we always follow the highest levels of safety guidelines for our employees and clients. Elite ICT is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

The Telecommunication Project Manager (Towers & Wireless) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing wireless infrastructure projects, including tower construction, upgrades, rooftop installs, and small cell deployments. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with telecom industry standards and federal safety regulations. The Project Manager works closely with RF engineers, site acquisition teams, construction managers, vendors, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality wireless network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and oversee project plans for the construction, modification, or maintenance of macro towers, rooftops, and small cell infrastructure.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, including RF design objectives and carrier-specific standards (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile).
• Ensure adherence to site acquisition, zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations, including NEPA and SHPO requirements.

Site & Construction Management

• Oversee tower erection, structural modifications, antenna and equipment installations (LTE, 5G), ensuring compliance with TIA/EIA-222-H standards.
• Coordinate with field teams, tower crews, fiber contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely material delivery and execution.
• Monitor site conditions using daily construction reports, photos, and site audit tools; resolve construction and access challenges proactively.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with wireless carriers (e.g., Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T), vendors, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing updates on project progress and addressing concerns.
• Liaise with municipalities, state DOTs, and regulatory bodies to secure permits, conduct inspections, and close out sites.

Problem-Solving & Risk Management

• Anticipate and resolve field issues including structural conflicts, shelter power upgrades, and fiber route constraints.
• Address permitting delays by coordinating with local authorities and adjusting project timelines accordingly.
• Develop contingency plans for adverse weather, crew availability, supply chain delays, or changes in project scope.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with FAA, FCC, OSHA, and local safety standards.

Budget & Cost Control

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses, vendor invoices, and cost variances through project accounting software or ERP systems.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure vendors and subcontractors adhere to budgetary and SOW (scope of work) guidelines.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project records, including construction drawings, progress photos, permits, closeout packages, and safety documentation.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project milestones, challenges, and completion status using project dashboards and tracking tools.
• Use project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or Sitetracker to track and report on key metrics.

Qualifications & SkillsEducation

• Preferred but not required – Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP certification and/or OSHA 30 a plus.

Experience

• experience in the wireless telecommunications industry, specifically with macro towers, small cell, antennas, and RF equipment.
• Hands-on experience with tower construction, fiber installation, or modifications strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of cellular networks, RF transmission, fiber backhaul, and DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems).
• Familiarity with tower structural integrity, grounding, power systems, power tap-ups, and coax/fiber cabling.
• Knowledge of carrier standards, including site readiness and closeout expectations for Tier 1 providers.

Project Management Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet.
• Strong ability to manage multiple fast-paced deployments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Compliance & Safety

• Knowledge of OSHA, NATE, FCC, FAA, and environmental regulations related to wireless infrastructure.
• Experience ensuring compliance with industry safety standards, including climbing safety, fall protection, and rigging protocols.

Communication & Leadership

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for stakeholder updates, client management, and team coordination.
• Ability to lead teams in field-driven, high-mobility environments across multiple sites.

Elite ICT, is committed to compensating our employees based on experience. We offer full benefit packages and incentive bonus programs. To apply for this opportunity please respond to the listing or email Elite ICT (see below).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Telecommunication: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Champaign, IL 61822 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Champaign, IL 61822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

• Work Location: In person

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At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
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• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000(First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

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With flexible side hustles, you can earn on your own schedule nights, weekends, whenever it works for you.

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About the role:

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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