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EVP, Asset Management | REPE Firm | Chicago

We are working with an established, highly successful CRE investment firm (~$15B AUM) that is looking for an EVP of Asset Management to help oversee the operational/financial performance of the firm’s multibillion-dollar portfolio of diversified real estate holdings throughout the US - across asset classes; mainly Class A.

This candidate will also be handling general portfolio management, strategic planning, and investments, and will be regularly presenting performance improvement and transaction recommendations to the executive leadership team, and Investment Committee.

Our client is an industry leader that continues to raise capital, deploy capital, and outperform its peers year-over-year, and this would be an opportunity to be a part of that growth.

Experience:

• 15-20 years of direct asset management experience, working with a large CRE owner/operator, asset manager, or PE firm - deep/broad institutional exposure is a prerequisite
• Bachelor’s degree in RE, Finance, Accounting, or similar
• Experience implementing/overseeing strategy at both the property, and portfolio level, with the ability to identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Experience conducting deep financial and operational analysis for a CRE portfolio, against historical performance
• Experience taking part in transactions, interfacing with IR, and working at the fund-level

If this sounds like you, please apply, and/or reach out to Alex, at .

Job Summary

The Design Engineering Manager (DEM) performs a variety of management, design, and drafting activities including structural analysis and design, preparing fabrication and installation drawings for construction projects, material order and project management. The DEM will take a construction project from start to finish for all engineering-related activities. The DEM reports to the Executive Vice President and should have the potential of working into a senior manager role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design analyses on concrete foundations, towers, bridges, hanger systems, and other structural elements of a construction project.

• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and site layout drawings.

• Conduct surveying and layout at construction projects.

• Direct other engineers through projects.

• Work directly with and aid in managing the manufacturing shop processes.

• Review blueprints, plans, specifications and other customer documentation.

• Works on guidelines for installation drawings, which meet and exceed the customer’s requirements (bid and submittal phase). Implement these requirements on drawings prepared for the customer.

• Serve as an information source on planning and design of equipment installations.

• Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (e.g. drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.

• Work with customers and their representatives to determine project needs, requirements, and ensure timing of all required engineering-related activities meet the project schedule.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural focus) and at least 5 years (preferred 10) experience in the structural engineering and drafting field.

• PE or SE license preferred.

• Surveying education and/or experience preferred.

• Parts or structures modeling and detailing experience using SolidWorks software preferred.

• Experience using AutoCAD 2D design software preferred.

• Experience in equipment and site layout for construction projects preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.

• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including structural analysis software and Microsoft Office.

• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.

• Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time along with others’ time.

The DEM must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail. The DEM’s work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

Salary and Benefits

• $110,000 - $140,000 annual salary
• $20,000 - $45,000 annual bonus based on company profits
• 15 Days of PTO & 9 Paid Holidays; PTO accrual increases every year
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Short Term Disability Insurance Plans available
• 401K Plan with 100% employer match up to 3% and then 50% employer match of the employee contribution up to 5%
• $25,000 life insurance poilicy with additional life insurance available

This position is an office environment located in Bradford, IL. There will be occasional site trips to construction projects required. The full-time position requires successful completion of the following: Pre-Employment drug screening and Pre-Employment background screening. Send resumes to

Tufco Flooring/TufPro Solutions

Sales Engineer

(Illinois)

What do we offer?

• Opportunity

o join high-character, unrelenting leaders who are rapidly driving scale in an exceptional

business and delight in winning with others.

o serve global food and beverage companies’ through earning the trust and respect of plant

managers, project engineers and food safety leaders.

o partner to solve complex problems via exceptional single-source integrated solutions.

• Impact

o expand our resinous flooring, sanitary drain, millwright, fabrication and rigging

opportunities in the single largest company market by identifying, connecting, and serving

partner global Food & Beverage companies.

o create food-safe environments, maximize facility run-time and deliver extraordinary

customer value through partnership with your fellow team members.

What is excellence for our Sales Engineer?

• Drive sustainable, high-margin revenue growth

o win WAY more than our fair share with target food and beverage brand customers

• Deliver undeniable customer value

o identify opportunities to solve complex customer problems with integrated, technically

sound, value-added solutions...insist on getting the details right

• Create long-term customer partnerships

o develop trust-based relationships with key influencers at our partner customers

• Partner to deliver team wins

o do whatever it takes to help the team win

How will we evaluate organizational fit?

• Lives our Values

o work hard

o win together

o no shortcuts

• Displays exceptional character and ability

o unwavering integrity

o partnership mindset

o outstanding talent

• Proven track record of achievement in technical sales

o acquired high-margin customers and drove sustainable growth

o delivered exceptional financial performance despite challenging circumstances

o built long-term, high-margin strategic customer partnerships

o partnered with team members to deliver technically sound, value-added solutions for

complex customer problems

Qualifications

A proven track record (2+ years) of consistently growing high-margin revenue through solving technically

complex problems, and developing long-term customer partnerships in industrial applications. Applicant

must be willing to work with team members to win together in resinous flooring, millwright, fabrication and

rigging services. background in serving the food and beverage industry is preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and must be able to pass pre-

employment background, credit check and drug screening. TufPro Solutions maintains a drug-free and

tobacco-free workplace.

The Company

TufPro Solutions is the leading single-source integrated provider of high-value resinous flooring drain

solutions through our Tufco Flooring products coupled with millwright, fabrication and rigging services we

maximize facility run-time and enhance employee and food safety in industrial facilities. The Company

serves leading global-brand companies and has a longstanding reputation for quality, service and

reliability.

The Company has a long track record of significant growth and profitability. From our base in Hebron,

Kentucky (Greater Cincinnati), we are pursuing aggressive expansion:

• of our Tufco flooring and drain solutions business into existing and new industry verticals

throughout our 8-state region in the U.S. Midwest; and

• into additional infrastructure solutions businesses across the United States.

The Compensation

Compensation would be $95,000 in annual salary plus a quarterly performance bonus opportunity that

correlates with exceptional revenue and earnings growth. For extraordinary talent, we can offer a lifetime

of opportunity.

Business Development and Loss Solutions Executive

Blue Island, IL 60406

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

• One of the most trusted names in disaster restoration services with offices in Chicago’s South suburbs is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, persuasive individual to fill our Loss Consultant / Business Development position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, grow, and manage referral partnerships with plumbers and plumbing companies through a structured Plumbing Referral Program
• Respond promptly to fire, flood, and other property damage scenes
• Serve as the first point of contact for affected property owners by providing victim assistance in a calm, clear direction during high-stress situations
• Educate clients on restoration processes, timelines, safety considerations, and insurance expectations
• Generate and secure new business-to-business sales revenue
• Proactively sell Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to commercial clients
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to build long-term relationships
• Track and follow up on referrals, leads, emergency losses, and commercial opportunities
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams to ensure smooth project handoffs
• Represents the company professionally in all client and partner interactions

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Proven experience generating referrals from plumbers, trades, or similar partners
• Comfortable and confident responding to emergency loss situations
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience in sales, restoration, or construction industries is a plus
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Empathy-driven approach when working with property owners in crisis

Education or Experience:

• Two-year college degree preferred
• Job or industry experience equivalent
• Sales background with proven success in referral or territory development

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Your talents will be rewarded with a competitive base annual salary of ($60,000–$70,000) plus commissions, based on your experience. Your employee benefit package offers medical (company subsidized), dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $25,000) and accidental death & dismemberment (up to $25,000), 401k (3% of total salary), plus annual profit-sharing contribution, paid holidays, and Paid Time Off

WHY JOIN US?

• We believe that our people are our greatest asset. As a Sales Executive – Loss Consultant / Business Development Representative, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make an immediate impact on the growth of our business. With competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to build meaningful partnerships that shape our success, this is an exciting career path for the right individual

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

• If you're driven, strategic, and eager to be part of a fast-growing company, we’d enjoy hearing from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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ABOUT US

First Capital Advisors (“FCA”) is a private real estate investment firm that owns and operates high-quality real estate throughout the United States. Since 2013, FCA has owned 23 multi-family properties (3,600 apartment units), 13 retail properties (130,000 square feet), and invested in various other real estate ventures. FCA is pursuing new acquisition and development opportunities in the multi-family and retail sectors.

First Capital Advisors was founded in 2013 and is an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios, a financial services firm established in 1991. FCA is headquartered in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL, with a primary geographic focus on the Midwest and South. We are in search of qualified candidates to join our growing team in the role below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

First Capital Advisors is seeking an Asset Management Analyst for our expanding portfolio of multi-family and retail properties. In this key position, you will play an important role in maximizing the value of existing company-owned assets. Your efforts will help ensure peak property performance and support decision-making, directly impacting our team’s investment strategy and operations.

This is a full-time position based in Wheaton, IL, reporting to and working heavily with our Texas-based Director of Asset Management. Occasional travel throughout Texas is required. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Liaise with lenders, including ongoing compliance with financial reporting requirements, monitoring debt maturities, overseeing escrow requirements, etc.
• Oversee the completion of replacement reserve requests and lender inspections
• Conduct various research and analysis to support decision-making
• Prepare updates for management meetings and quarterly investor reports
• Review and analyze property operating and accounting reports, with a focus on assessing trends in performance and detecting any operational issues
• Assist in creating and managing property budgets (operating and capital)
• Ensure each property performs in accordance with its business plan; suggest modifications when necessary
• Perform cash flow modeling and produce financial proformas
• Conduct site visits, which will require occasional travel throughout Texas
• Coordinate with various third-party vendors
• Monitor market conditions, including supply and demand dynamics, changing tenant preferences, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess most, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (business, finance, economics, or real estate concentration preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience working in a financial analysis capacity within the CRE industry (multi-family preferred)
• Basic knowledge of accounting required; ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Experience creating and analyzing financial models
• Understanding of financial concepts, including return metrics (yield on cost, IRR, NPV, DCF, etc.)
• Understanding of capital structures (senior debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Basic understanding of construction concepts
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Yardi, CoStar, and RealPage is preferred
• Ability to work with remote teams and properties; must be self-accountable and have strong initiative
• A self-motivated person who is driven to further their career in real estate

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience (salary range: $70,000 +)
• Benefits package available
• Full-time (Monday – Friday)
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance bonus opportunities based on review

First Capital Advisors Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Treasury Analyst

Geneva, IL or Pella, Iowa

The Treasury Analyst will support all aspects of the Treasury Department activities for Pella Corporation. This includes performing daily cash planning and transactions, coordinating borrowing and investing activities, preparing cash forecasts, administrating on-line bank access and controls, maintaining up-to-date bank account records, and ensuring compliance with treasury policies. To accomplish these duties the Treasury Analyst will work very closely with the Treasurer and the financial management at all Divisions and Subsidiaries of Pella Corporation as well as external banking entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Direct daily cash management to identify, track, and plan for the various cash flows for all divisions and subsidiaries of Pella Corporation. The goal is to minimize idle dollars sitting in bank accounts and to maximize Pella’s investment position or minimize borrowing balances.

Coordinate monthly Investment & Cash Forecast meeting that reviews and reconciles the previous month’s cash forecast versus actual, Pella’s investment portfolio, investment yields, cash balance year-over-year comparison and the cash forecast for the next month.

Publish weekly Investment & Borrowing report that summarizes investments and credit facility borrowings.

Establish and maintain efficient banking structure that supports corporate cash management goals.

Develop and maintain effective banking relationships.

Serve as System Administrator for on-line banking services and manage access privileges to enable users while maintaining the appropriate system controls. This includes completing formal quarterly reviews that confirm access versus proposed guidelines.

Maintain complete list of all bank accounts with current authorized signers.

Work directly with banks and divisions or subsidiaries to add or delete bank accounts as needed for new acquisitions or banking changes.

Review bank analysis fees for all accounts to ensure accurate billing and identify opportunities to reduce costs while balancing efficiency of bank reporting needs.

Participate in the development and communication of Treasury policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring compliance and updating policies as needed to reflect improved practices or processes.

Work closely with the benefits team on flexible spending account processes and account reconciliations. Review journal entries prior to submission to ensure reporting from FSA plan administrator accurately reflects the activity in the FSA bank account. This also includes tracking each year separately so that forfeited funds for each respective plan year can be transferred as directed.

Prepare quarterly bank compliance reporting in timely manner and support debt capacity planning as needed.

Support month-end and year-end closes, audits, and internal control reviews as required.

Prepare the Annual and Quarterly U.S. Government Census Reporting requirements. Work with all divisions to provide accurate information for significant Census requirements. Assist with any other census requests throughout the year by acting as the liaison between Pella Corporation and the respective Census Bureau.

Oversee petty cash reimbursements and activity at all sites to ensure compliance with policy.

Complete month-end journal entries as needed for bank fees and misc cash transactions as well as monitoring various accrual accounts. Responsible for ensuring general ledger accounts tie to bank statements and investment reports through monthly account reconciliations.

Complete budget for upcoming year on various Treasury-related accounts. Review and update as needed in the quarterly Forecast process.

Support corporate insurance, bonding, and PDSN reporting activities as needed.

In addition, based on current demands of the business, the Treasury Analyst will participate in other projects and support other functions as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field from a four-year college or university. Two plus years work related experience in general accounting, treasury, or banking preferred. Candidate with the equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS and ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, multi-task and manage competing deadlines, and apply good judgment. Individual must also have strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbally. Possess ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal customers, management, vendors, and banking partners.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to design and analyze financial reports.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in using internet banking programs and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Property Deployment Strategist

Location: Chicago; must be willing to travel (Approximately 30%)

Employment Type: Full Time Onsite

Position Summary

The Property Deployment Strategist plays a critical role in the successful deployment, adoption, and optimization of our self-guided touring solutions across multifamily communities. This role is primarily responsible for designing, building, and configuring self-guided tours, ensuring each property delivers a seamless, intuitive, and conversion-optimized prospect experience.

Working hands-on with our proprietary software and design tools such as Figma and Canva, the Property Deployment Strategist creates and deploys tours, conducts regular on-site property visits to walk communities and validate tour paths, collaborates with client teams, monitors early performance KPIs, and executes quality assurance to support long-term adoption by leasing staff and prospects.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & Tour Deployment

• Lead end-to-end onboarding for new communities, ensuring smooth system setup, CRM/data integrations, and feature activation.
• Design self-guided tours for multifamily properties using Figma and Canva, following established templates and brand guidelines.
• Build and configure tours within our proprietary platform, ensuring all required steps, checkpoints, and configurations are completed accurately prior to launch.
• Validate tour path logic on-site, confirming a seamless, intuitive, and branded prospect experience.
• Train client leasing teams, marketing staff, and leadership on platform functionality, messaging, and adoption best practices.
• Partner with client stakeholders to customize workflows and ensure alignment with community leasing goals.

Quality Assurance, Optimization & Reporting

• Conduct post-launch quality assurance testing of tours as built, validating flow, logic, and system reliability.
• Identify and correct configuration errors, incorporating client feedback and on-site observations.
• Track and report on key performance metrics, including time-to-launch, adoption rates, CSAT, first-tour success, and feature utilization.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to Client Success Manager to promote active conversions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously refine the onboarding playbook based on lessons learned in the field.

Client Relationship & Collaboration

• Act as the primary onboarding liaison, building strong partnerships with client leadership and on-site teams.
• Partner with the Property Success Manager to help clients achieve maximum conversion potential by analyzing lead behavior, tour outcomes, and follow-up strategies within the first 45 days of deployment.
• Participate in onboarding check-ins, adoption reviews, and performance presentations to client stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role is measured by:

• Implementation Efficiency: % of launches completed on time and error-free.
• Adoption Rates: % of on-site staff trained and % of features activated during onboarding.
• Client Satisfaction: CSAT scores following onboarding and QA visits.
• Conversion Potential: Prospect engagement and utilization metrics within first 45 days.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in frontline multifamily leasing preferred.
• 1+ client onboarding, training, project management or implementation preferred (real estate technology, SaaS, or multifamily housing).
• Proven ability to manage multiple client projects with tight timelines and high accountability.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting KPI dashboards and generating actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, travel-heavy role.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) + company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus
• Growth opportunities in a high-growth startup

Why Join Us

• Play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the leasing journey for thousands of prospects.
• Collaborate with innovative property management leaders and forward-thinking technology teams.
• Career growth in a rapidly scaling prop tech environment.

Employment Contingencies

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available at this time).
• Employment contingent on background check and reference verification.
• Compliance with Illinois and New York employment laws regarding criminal history disclosure.

Project Engineer

Toro Construction Corp – General Contracting Division

Orland Park, IL | Full-Time (Onsite) | Entry-Level to Mid-Level

Position Summary

Toro Construction Corp is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our General Contracting Division. This individual will play a key role in supporting project management teams through all phases of construction and assisting with the estimating process for upcoming work. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and eager to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects and tasks, reporting directly to Project Managers or Division Leaders.
• Assist with bid preparation, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, and proposal assembly under the direction of senior staff.
• Review and evaluate Change Order Requests for accuracy and scope alignment.
• Coordinate, track, and manage project submittals and RFIs to ensure timely response and project continuity.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and external partners regarding submittals, ASIs, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to keep projects on track.
• Perform basic quality control duties and assist in ensuring work performed meets specifications and standards.
• Support material procurement and documentation processes.
• Participate in job site meetings and assist with daily reporting and project tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction project support or estimating preferred (internships considered).
• Strong understanding of construction documents and processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Communication: Speaks clearly and effectively; listens attentively; demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
• Team Collaboration: Works well in team settings, welcomes feedback, and supports shared success.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies potential issues early and proposes effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Initiative: Shows eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within the company.
• Dependability: Follows through on tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism: Maintains a positive attitude, respects others, and represents the company with integrity.

Why Join Toro Construction Corp?

At Toro, we believe in building more than just structures—we build careers. Our team is committed to integrity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We invest in the growth and development of our staff, and this role is designed as a stepping stone toward becoming a future Project Manager or Estimator.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health insurance options with company contributions
• Opportunities for advancement and continuing education

Apply Today

• If you’re ready to take the next step in your construction career and work with a company that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits found in job post

Medical insurance

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

• Can start immediately

• Working in an onsite setting

• Authorized to work in the United States

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for mechanical systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates, often based on conceptual or schematic designs with a focus on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role is expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, owner’s representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, senior management, project supervision, and field personnel.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the collection and distribution of bid documentation relative to RFPs, and solicitation for bid requests using online platform (Autodesk Building Connected).
• Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
• Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development.
• Prepare written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinate mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.).
• Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team, while identifying risk elements and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide viable design alternatives and value engineering propositions with analysis supporting benefits to initial and life cycle cost, schedule, maintenance, etc.
• Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/ best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
• Prepare estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management.
• Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/ cost forecasting purposes.
• Maintain and improve supplier and subcontractor database utilizing the company’s prequalification program.
• Supervise junior estimators, estimating assistants and/or Interns, providing training and support in a mentoring capacity and review work products for quality control.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids; communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs to project teams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; assist in creating or adopting new tools to maximize productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating with a focus on mechanical systems (i.e., Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, Piping).
• Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process for conceptual estimates with a preferred emphasis on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms in addition to various contractual delivery methods (e.g., negotiated, hard bid, design assist, GMP, etc.)
• Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts.
• Proficiency using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $130,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Central & Southern Illinois • Paid Internship • Summer / Flexible

This isn't a coffee-and-copies internship. You'll be on real job sites, working on real projects, learning how heavy civil construction actually gets built.

Kinney Contractors is one of the fastest-growing heavy civil contractors in Illinois. We self-perform concrete paving, earthwork, utilities, and structures on IDOT and municipal projects — the kind of infrastructure work you're studying in school. Our revenue has grown substantially, and we're building a team that can keep scaling.

We're owner-operated, which means decisions are fast, politics are minimal, and interns don't get lost in the machine. You'll work alongside project managers, superintendents, and estimators who know your name.

You'll embed with our project management and field teams on active construction projects. The goal is simple: teach you how projects really work, from bid day to final closeout. Here's what that looks like day-to-day:

▸ Assist project managers with budgeting, scheduling, and production tracking

▸ Track and log change orders — learn how scope changes move through a project

▸ Verify field quantities for billing and help prepare pay applications

▸ Coordinate with subcontractors on scheduling and deliverables

▸ Perform plan takeoffs and attend pre-bid meetings with estimators

▸ Support project closeout activities — punch lists, final documentation, as-builts

▸ Spend time on job sites understanding how plans translate to dirt, concrete, and pipe

▸ Learn how to set up GPS / stringless equipment

Required:

▸ Currently pursuing a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

▸ Ability to read construction plans and specifications

▸ Strong math and analytical skills

▸ Clear written and verbal communication

▸ Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites

▸ Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Preferred (not required):

▸ 1+ year of construction experience (field, office, college, or family business - it all counts)

▸ Familiarity with HCSS HeavyJob or HeavyBid

▸ Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or Excel

▸ OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Most construction internships have you filing paperwork in a trailer. We'll put you where the work is — because that's where you learn. You'll get direct mentorship from experienced PMs and supers who want to teach, not just delegate.

We hire our best interns full-time after graduation. Several of our current employees started as KCI interns. This is a pipeline, not a placeholder.

What we offer:

▸ Competitive hourly pay

▸ Real project exposure — not busy work

▸ Direct mentorship from senior project managers and field leaders

▸ Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar

▸ A clear path to full-time employment for strong performers

• Help us build the roads to a better future.