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• Pay Rate: $21-$25/HR
  

• Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories in partnership with the Sourcing Manager.
• Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories
• Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners
• Manage Development Tracking Reports (DTRS), sample tracking and approval processes throughout each development season
• Manage the workflow for data entry task Supplier Set Ups, price changes, financial roadmaps, and invoicing, and all Product Lifecycle Management data entry
• Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with company processes and procedures
• Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding samples (Approval, PP/TOP, etc.)
• Liaise with vendors and ticket/label suppliers to ensure company guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
• Ensure all items are completed within PLM system to ensure on-time PO issuance
• Schedule and participate Production Handoff to the Responsible Sourcing and Production team at the end of each costing season
• Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
• Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required
  

• 1+ years related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
• Associate degree or Technical Degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain ideal
• Previous use in a Product lifecycle Management system a must.
• Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
• Ability to manage multiple SKU’s an timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
  

Agrana Fruit seeks to hire a New Product Lead Developer to join our Food Preparations team in Brecksville, OH!

AGRANA Fruit is the global leader in delivering healthy and delicious fruit solutions in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. We partner with our customers to develop innovative products across multiple categories including refrigerated & frozen dairy, bakery and food service. Our team of experts are passionate about the wonderful world of food and meeting the needs of consumers around the world.

The role of Lead Developer is to drive technical solutions for key customer accounts through hands-on product development and through managing others. This role will handle projects with the highest complexity and act as the main customer contact for new product development within their respective accounts

New Product Development Lead Developer Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all development and innovations for specific customer accounts. Manage customer requests, project status tracking, required research, formula development, sample submissions, internal and external documentation, product scale-up, and post-launch review.
• Prioritize all experimental and analytical test requests within the broader NPD team in coordination with peers.
• Manage base business requests for documentation in relation to raw material and finished product data specification.
• Perform application and shelf-life testing of products to ensure product performance.
• Research new ingredients and technologies in order to gain competitive advantage or transformation savings; contribute to pipeline development.
• Reporting of Product Development activities to Sr. Director NPD.
• Manage 2-3 Product Development team members which includes performance, project assignment, technical coaching and training.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and/or projects with multiple work streams that require input from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Agrana and key customer stakeholders. Consult with stakeholders on their current operations, suggest improvements, and collaborate on change management.

New Product Developer Fundamental Requirements:

Education / Training:

• BS in Food Science, Food Technology or relevant STEM degree

Know-how / Professional Experience:

• 8-10 years’ progressive experience in a R&D or Product Development role.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid foundation in analytical techniques for food and beverage applications.
• Knowledge of stabilizer systems, colors, flavors, and other food ingredients.
• Must be willing to taste products with dairy, sugar, gluten, and other common allergens.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, MS Windows, MS Office, etc. SAP Experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

If interested, apply online at or e-mail your resume to

Leading Activewear Brand is seeking a Product Development Manager to join their team!

W2 Contract: 40 hours/week

Location: El Segundo, CA

Employment Type: Freelance/Contract

Hybrid Work Schedule- 3 days in office

The Product Development Manager is a technical leader and hands-on contributor in the apparel product creation process. This role partners closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendors to translate design concepts into manufacturable, high-quality, margin-conscious product. You will manage seasonal development from concept through handoff, ensuring prototypes, BOMs, and key milestones are delivered accurately and on time while coaching junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into executable prototypes, providing clear guidance on construction, materials, trims, and finishes.
• Approve construction methods and work with vendors to identify feasible, cost-appropriate solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend material or construction alternatives to support margin goals without sacrificing quality.
• Review samples for accuracy, craftsmanship, fit alignment, and adherence to specifications.
• Use PLM and related tools to maintain accurate BOMs, version control, and development data integrity.
• Troubleshoot development issues and partner with Technical Design on construction and fit challenges.
• Own the seasonal development calendar for assigned categories, ensuring all cross-functional milestones are met.
• Track and enforce development KPIs (e.g., on-time proto delivery, BOM accuracy, approval cycle timing).
• Support cost engineering and should-cost alignment with Sourcing; track cost changes and material commitments.
• Anticipate and respond to supply chain disruptions with proactive solution options.
• Manage day-to-day vendor communication, timelines, expectations, and accountability to deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Sourcing, Tech Design, Planning, and Merchandising to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Communicate technical information clearly and document key development decisions.
• Coach and review work of junior developers, ensuring process consistency and technical rigor.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product development or product creation experience in apparel or closely related fields.
• Deep knowledge of materials, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience turning design concepts into executable, production-ready product.
• Strong PLM skills with a track record of maintaining accurate BOMs and development data.
• Experience with cost engineering and identifying feasible construction or material alternatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coaching junior team members and reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage large projects or full seasonal development cycles.

Apply today for consideration!

Our client is a global leader in caramel colors and specialty caramel ingredients, with over a century of experience supporting the food and beverage industry! They offer a broad portfolio of clean-label solutions, including liquid and powdered caramel colors, burnt sugars, and syrups used across a wide range of applications. Known for their quality, consistency, and innovation, our client serves customers around the world with both standard and custom formulations!

The R&D Product Development Manager drives innovation by leading the development of new products, processes, and raw material research, bringing ideas from concept to commercialization. This role ensures projects are executed efficiently and in full compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards, while coordinating trials across pilot and production environments. Partnering closely with customers and internal commercial teams, the position plays a key role in aligning innovation with market needs. Additionally, it provides leadership and mentorship to core R&D team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and design of new products aligned with regional and global strategies, in close collaboration with commercial and R&D teams
• Applies deep expertise in manufacturing processes and scientific methodologies to ensure feasibility and effective execution
• Manages R&D projects end-to-end, including planning, trials, validation, and industrial scale-up, while meeting key timelines
• Ensures new products and raw materials meet production, quality, food safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborates cross-functionally with production and quality teams to support product development and continuous improvement
• Provides technical guidance, solutions, and training to customers and internal stakeholders
• Supports customer engagement and project execution through approximately 15–20% travel

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry or a related scientific field required
• A minimum of 5-10 years of R&D experience in food or beverage manufacturing (ingredients or finished product)
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor R&D team
• Proven success taking projects from concept to commercialization
• Capable of performing complex mathematical calculations and maintaining accurate data records
• Knowledge of GFSI standards for food safety
• Understanding of FDA, USDA, or international regulations

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Background in sensory analysis

Gilbane is seeking a Business Development (BD) Professional II that is responsible for leading the business development lifecycle to drive profitable, sustainable growth across multiple market sectors by identifying, positioning, and capturing new clients and opportunities aligned with the goals and objectives of the Business Unit (BU).

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and \"People First\" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Consistently delivers and books an annual average of $2-3M in total anticipated profit (as aligned with profit plans) with a focus on building high quality backlog
• Develops and executes a Business Development (BD) plan/pipeline with consultation and guidance from the Director/Senior Director of Business Development, including: Individual BD Roadmap, Market Sector Analysis, Focus/Must Win/Strategic/Strategic Few, and Expected Hit Ratio aligned with BL market mix and gross profit targets
• Contributes to the BU business plan and goals
• Maintains benchmark target of 8-10 focus prospects in CRM at all times, reflecting a mix of clients aligned with BU goals
• Demonstrates a mix of new and residual sales
• Creates and articulates capture and differentiation strategy for each focus pursuit
• Develops champions on pursuits and regularly completes majority of pre-sell steps
• Develops understanding of market conditions
• Knows regular and occasional competitors national and regional that Gilbane encounters in the market, as well as basic competitive profile
• Demonstrates the ability to articulate the principal Gilbane differentiators versus most regular competitors
• Demonstrates an understanding of project delivery options and can articulate benefits to clients
• Develops acumen in legal and risk review
• Manages L1/L2 and supports L3/ERR process and documentation for pursuits
• Supports commercial strategy for pursuits including fee, general conditions, profit levers and enhancements that are commercially competitive
• Manages and directs sales deliverables to support pursuits including planning and communications with operations and sales and marketing support
• Creates suitable technical content and manages operations partners effectively in developing project-specific operations input to proposals/ presentations
• Obtains debriefs on all wins and losses, and posts information to the competitive intelligence database
• Maintains ongoing client relationships after project start-up
• Participates with PIC/PX in client satisfaction process
• Actively participates and engages in leadership roles in suitable professional political, community organizations, with an increasing focus on client/market organizations
• Develops a strong network within the local Architect, Engineer, Construction (A/E/C) community
• Engages operations personnel and subject matter experts throughout the sales process
• Develops the ability to coach, mentor, and train Operations partners on matters related to business development
• Maintains CRM and personal roadmap regularly and accurately
• Reports forecast and current activity
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Marketing, or related industry experience
• 3-8 years of business development experience within the A/E/C industry
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and document strategy
• Ability to shape impactful client-facing deliverables
• Demonstrates competitive instinct and behavior while producing a consistently high effort and a focus that intensifies with project pursuits and produces a rapid mastery of the role

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Arlington, VA this ranges from $130,600.00 - $179,500.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

The Kearney HUB, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multi-media account growth for new and existing accounts through prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of sources in the Lincoln area. Lee, in conjunction with Amplified Digital, offers a vast array of digital marketing products, tools and partners to meet the advertising needs of any current or future client. We are the fastest growing digital subscription platform in the nation for four years running.

The ideal candidate will possess these critical sales competencies:

• Drive and initiative: We seek someone who thrives on exceeding goals, takes ownership, and hunts for new opportunities.
• Prioritization and organization: You must excel at setting priorities, managing time effectively, and staying organized amidst a busy workload.
• Strategic thinking and business sense: Your ability to think strategically, adapt to changing landscapes, and understand the business side of things is crucial.
• Digital marketing creativity: We need someone who can develop innovative and effective digital advertising solutions.
• Communication and persuasion: You must be a confident speaker and negotiator who can clearly communicate ideas and win over clients.
• Resilience and problem-solving: We value your ability to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and find solutions under pressure.
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity: You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace change, and can think critically in complex situations.
• Fast learner and strategic mind: You possess a sharp intellect, grasp concepts quickly, and can apply them strategically to our team's success.
• Client-centric mindset: You are passionate about understanding and catering to the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.
• Digital advertising enthusiast: You have a deep understanding and passion for the digital advertising and marketing world.

This is a 100% sales position and demonstrated success in sales is required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 3 or more years in Sales, preferably in Digital Advertising but not required
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Demonstrated experience in expanding and growing sales revenue through existing and new business
• Experience with current digital advertising technology and 3rd party research skills such as Google Analytics

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving over 70 markets in 25 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in Everify. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About ConnectUs

ConnectUs is a leader in Managed Mobility Services, helping organizations simplify mobile device management at scale. From procurement and kitting to deployment, MDM configuration, and full lifecycle support, we take the complexity out of mobility so our customers can focus on growth. Since 2014, ConnectUs has deployed over 3 million devices and helped clients save more than $1 Billion by reducing friction, improving uptime, and enabling connected workforces.

Role Overview

The Account Manager – Customer Growth & Retention plays a dual role:

• Manage and grow assigned active accounts to ensure long-term satisfaction and continuous value.
• Proactively re-engage existing customers who have not purchased in 60+ days, identifying new opportunities to provide value through device lifecycle services, accessories, MDM, and support solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both relationship management and outbound customer engagement. You will be responsible for deepening customer partnerships, uncovering new needs, and driving incremental revenue through upselling and cross-selling.

Key Responsibilities Account Management & Customer Success

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers following initial onboarding.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and ensure ConnectUs continues to meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and regular check-ins to align solutions with evolving client goals.
• Monitor service performance, SLAs, and client satisfaction to ensure continued success.

Account Growth & Upselling

• Identify new revenue opportunities within existing accounts, including MDM services, accessories, buyback programs, and enhanced lifecycle support.
• Collaborate with internal sales and operations teams to prepare quotes, renewals, and proposals.
• Track upsell and cross-sell performance metrics and report on monthly growth outcomes.
• Support annual planning, budget cycles, and device refresh discussions to position ConnectUs for continued expansion within each client.

Dormant Account Re-Engagement

• Maintain a proactive outreach list of 10–20 existing customers who have not purchased within 60+ days.
• Conduct personalized outreach to re-engage these customers, share relevant service updates, and present new offerings.
• Identify reasons for inactivity and propose tailored solutions that address current pain points or budget considerations.
• Document all interactions and next steps in CRM (Copper/HubSpot) for visibility and accountability.

Service Delivery & Issue Resolution

• Oversee the performance of ConnectUs services across fulfillment, help desk, and repair workflows.
• Act as a client advocate and escalation point, ensuring issues are resolved promptly with cross-functional support.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accuracy in asset tracking, device lifecycle management, and reporting.

Reporting & Insights

• Provide regular reports on account activity, growth opportunities, and re-engagement progress.
• Analyze trends in order volume, service usage, and renewal likelihood to inform targeted outreach strategies.
• Deliver insights that help customers reduce costs and optimize device operations.

Key Traits

• Proven ability to build trust and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with a proactive approach.
• Comfort with outbound outreach and re-engagement activities.
• Organized, data-driven, and adept at using CRM tools.
• Passionate about helping customers succeed while achieving measurable revenue impact.

Performance Metrics

• Revenue growth from existing accounts
• Number of dormant accounts reactivated
• Upsell and cross-sell conversion rates
• Customer satisfaction (NPS, QBR feedback)
• Responsiveness and retention rate

Company Description

TouchCare is a healthcare concierge service dedicated to simplifying the complexities of health insurance and the healthcare system. By assigning each member a personal assistant, TouchCare helps resolve billing issues, coordinate with providers, and save individuals time and money. Committed to providing a healthier understanding of healthcare, TouchCare makes navigating healthcare more convenient and stress-free for its users.

Our Sales and Marketing teams play a critical role in expanding TouchCare’s impact and that’s where you come in.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, strategic, and people-oriented Broker Development Representative (SDR/BDR) to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of TouchCare’s growth — driving top-of-funnel activity, building meaningful broker relationships, and converting leads into high-value opportunities for our sales organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys consultative conversations, and wants to make a measurable impact on company growth.

What You’ll Do

Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Identify and engage net-new brokers through cold calling, email, social media, and industry events
• Qualify marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) and convert them into sales-qualified leads (SQLs)

Qualification & Discovery

• Conduct initial outreach to assess interest, fit, and opportunity potential
• Uncover broker pain points and determine alignment with TouchCare’s solutions

Demo Scheduling & Handoffs

• Schedule discovery meetings (“demos”) between qualified brokers and Sales Success Consultants (SSCs)
• Collaborate on messaging and meeting preparation to ensure seamless handoffs

Lead Nurturing & Relationship Management

• Maintain ongoing engagement with SQLs who are not yet ready to meet
• Re-engage dormant broker relationships and keep TouchCare top of mind

Business Intelligence & Insights

• Capture and share broker feedback and market insights with Sales and Marketing
• Track all outreach, engagement, and activity in the CRM for visibility and alignment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to align outreach strategies and optimize broker engagement
• Share feedback and collaborate on campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives

Revenue Contribution

• Drive qualified pipeline and support company growth by fueling sales with high-quality leads
• Contribute directly to TouchCare’s revenue by generating SQLs that result in $200K+ in new annual revenue
• Track performance against KPIs and continuously identify opportunities to improve conversion rates

Who You Are

• A confident, consultative communicator who can clearly articulate value, overcome objections, and build trust
• A self-starter with 2–5 years of sales or business development experience (B2B preferred)
• Experienced across the full sales funnel — from prospecting and qualification to booking meetings
• Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and tracking performance metrics
• Skilled at researching accounts, identifying decision-makers, and crafting personalized outreach
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and calendars
• Passionate about helping people, building relationships, and making a real impact
• Motivated by goals and performance metrics, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Experience in the benefits, HR, or employee healthcare space is a strong plus

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to diverse accounting functions and portfolio company
• management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a supportive team that values your contribution.
• Fast-Paced & Rewarding: No two days are the same in our deadline-driven, high-energy office.

Location: Stamford, CT Work Style: In-Office

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.

About CRG

CRG is a privately held real estate development and investment firm with deep expertise in industrial, office, student housing, land, and data center assets. Since 1993, we’ve developed over 220 million square feet across 12,500 acres, representing more than $14 billion in value. The firm serves clients and investors from headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis, and regional offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG manages $2.3 billion in real estate assets across institutional joint ventures and four fund vehicles with over $500 million in AUM. As part of Clayco, a nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate and construction enterprise, CRG combines the strength and scale of an industry leader with the agility of an entrepreneurial platform.

The Role We Want You For

The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of ground-up student housing development projects, from site identification and underwriting through entitlements, design, financing, construction, and delivery. This role works cross-functionally with acquisitions, design, construction, finance, and asset management teams to execute projects that align with the company’s investment strategy, brand standards, and financial objectives.

The Specifics of the Role

• Manage multiple student housing development projects simultaneously from concept through stabilization
• Coordinate due diligence activities including market studies, zoning analysis, environmental reports, and site feasibility
• Lead entitlement and approval processes with municipalities, universities, and community stakeholders
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and critical milestones to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Prepare and refine detailed development budgets, pro formas, and sensitivity analyses
• Partner with finance and capital markets teams to support debt and equity sourcing
• Monitor development costs and cash flows throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage and collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and consultants to ensure brand consistency and market-appropriate design
• Coordinate closely with construction management teams to align design intent, budget, and constructability
• Review and approve plans, specifications, change orders, and major cost items
• Oversee interior design and FFE implementation
• Serve as a primary point of contact for joint venture partners, consultants, lenders, and public officials
• Support university outreach and public-private partnership initiatives when applicable
• Present development updates and investment materials to internal leadership and external partners
• Analyze student housing market trends, competitive properties, and enrollment data
• Assist in defining unit mix, amenity packages, and pricing strategy to maximize project performance
• Collaborate with leasing and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from development to operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–8+ years of experience in real estate development, preferably with student housing or multifamily projects
• Proven experience managing ground-up development projects exceeding $50MM+ in total cost
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, construction processes, and design, development and finance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and real estate financial modeling
• Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• 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).
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• : Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• : Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, , Student Housing Business, , Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

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 $110,000 - $140,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).