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Vice President of Operations – Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL (Relocation Required)

Compensation: $240K base + $205K bonus + benefits + relocation support

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee all operational functions of a leading business aviation services organisation. This is a high-impact, executive-level role responsible for driving operational excellence, efficiency, and growth across core repairs, manufacturing, quality, and warehouse operations.

The VP of Operations will manage a team of senior leaders, streamline processes, ensure compliance with aviation standards, and align operational strategy with business goals. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong business acumen, technical knowledge, and proven experience in aviation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Provide executive leadership for all operational functions, including core repairs, manufacturing, quality, and warehouse management.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive efficiency, cost control, and process improvements.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor operational performance and ensure accountability across all departments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational initiatives with corporate strategy.

Team & People Management

• Lead and mentor senior operational leaders:
• Quality Manager
• Director of Manufacturing
• Warehouse Manager
• Build a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams are trained, motivated, and aligned with organisational goals.

Core Repairs & Manufacturing Oversight

• Oversee core repair administration processes ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Implement process improvements and operational best practices to optimise throughput and quality.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality management systems, regulatory standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage audits and inspections, proactively addressing compliance gaps.

Warehouse & Logistics Management

• Oversee warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping/receiving, and logistics.
• Ensure optimal inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and supply chain reliability.
• Implement operational systems to improve warehouse performance and visibility.

Financial & Business Performance

• Develop and manage budgets for operational functions.
• Monitor operational costs, identify efficiencies, and improve financial performance.
• Support strategic business decisions with operational insights and analytics.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven executive leadership experience in aviation or technical operations, preferably in core repairs, manufacturing, and warehouse management.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of operational systems, processes, and aviation industry standards.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in aviation operations or related technical industries.
• Proven track record in core repairs administration and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Aviation Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational KPIs.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dynamic and growing aviation services company.
• Competitive compensation and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation support for Chicago-based role.
• Opportunity to shape operations at an executive level with visibility across the organisation.

Travel

• Limited travel may be required for vendor visits, industry events, or corporate meetings.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

The Senior Solution Architect (Consultant) is a strategic, client-facing technology leader responsible for designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that drive measurable business value. This role plays a critical part in business development and participates across all phases of proposal development, including solution estimation, resource planning, and shaping winning technical strategies for strategic client engagements.

Operating with a strong consulting mindset, the Senior Solution Architect leads solutioning efforts across complex enterprise and client initiatives, balancing near-term delivery needs with long-term architectural integrity. This role serves as a confident advisor who thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively with executive stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact results in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and deliver enterprise-grade architectures for complex initiatives ranging from $3M–$30M+, balancing short-term wins with long-term sustainability, often with incomplete or evolving inputs.
• Maintain a big-picture architectural perspective while managing critical technical details to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles (including TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks) to guide structure, governance, and decision-making without being overly academic or process-heavy.
• Utilize design patterns, integration strategies, and microservices principles to build resilient, scalable, and maintainable systems.

Solution Estimation & Proposal Support

• Drive end-to-end solutioning for complex client and internal initiatives, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignment.
• Lead solution estimation, defining LOE, scope, staffing models, timelines, assumptions, and risks.
• Collaborate with Client Services and business development teams to shape solution strategies and present technical vision during proposal and pre-sales activities.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies.
• Confidently recommend, defend, and communicate architectural decisions with clarity to executives, business leaders, and delivery teams.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making with data-driven insights.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Apply deep technical knowledge across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and hybrid/distributed environments.
• Incorporate enterprise architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance into solution designs.
• Create and promote reusable components, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for architectural solutions and support post-implementation reviews to ensure value realization.

Collaboration, Mentorship & Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution from design through implementation.
• Support project and change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions into delivery.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to peers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellence.
• Champion emerging technologies by staying current with industry trends and incorporating modern stacks and innovations where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 15–20+ years of enterprise technology experience, including significant experience in solution estimation and proposal development, preferably in a consulting, professional services, or digital agency environment.
• Proven success leading complex initiatives valued at $3M–$30M+ across diverse industries and client environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying enterprise architecture concepts and frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar) in practical, delivery-focused ways.

Technical Expertise

• Deep proficiency across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including:
• Azure (networking, compute, data services)
• Dataverse
• MS SQL
• Dynamics
• Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Microsoft 365 (including accessibility considerations)
• Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks, distributed systems, and integration strategies.
• Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, microservices, and trade-off analysis.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively at executive levels.
• Strategic mindset that connects enterprise vision with practical execution.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to mentor teams and build trusted client relationships.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt solutions to evolving client and business needs.

Other Beneficial Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications (Azure, TOGAF, AWS, PMP, etc.).
• Experience with digital transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Exposure to multiple industry verticals.
• Published thought leadership or public speaking experience.
• Experience leading large, distributed technical teams.

Core Services Delivered

• Strategic Solution Architecture
• Client Advisory & Innovation Leadership
• Proposal Development & Estimation
• Enterprise Integration & Platform Strategy
• Governance & Architecture Standards
• Technical Oversight & Delivery Assurance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship
• Risk Management & Trade-off Analysis
• Technology Roadmapping & Portfolio Planning
• Thought Leadership & Knowledge Enablement

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ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions

Position Overview

HUB is seeking a Senior Product Analyst to lead and support our AI Innovation Groups and AI Makerspace program. This role serves as the critical link between 20+ business-driven AI Innovation Groups across HUB's regions and product lines and the central AI & Automation team. The Product Analyst will work directly with AI Innovators (Makers) to capture use cases, build solution backlogs, assess business value, track solution delivery, and identify opportunities to scale regional innovations to enterprise-level capabilities. This is a hands-on role requiring both analytical rigor and a passion for enabling grassroots AI innovation across a distributed organization of 20,000+ employees.

Key Responsibilities

AI Leadership

• Serve as primary liaison to AI Innovation Groups across Marketing, Finance, Producers, Servicing, M&A, Claims, and regional operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business objectives and strategic priorities
• Facilitate AI innovation sessions, onboarding AI business Innovators, be a mentor for AI solutions, and facilitate learning and personal growth
• Coach and support AI Innovators as they build regional/team-specific AI solutions for their colleagues
• An expert in the AI field, using multiple AI frameworks to facilitate the delivery of business value.
• Manage pilot groups completing AI backlogs and deliver on timelines

Innovation Backlog & Use Case Management

• Capture and document AI use cases from Innovation Groups including business context, current-state pain points, and proposed solutions
• Build and maintain innovation backlogs for each Makerspace cohort using the Innovation Solution Tracking system
• Assess solution feasibility, categorizing opportunities as Regional, Multi-Regional, or Enterprise scope
• Identify patterns across Innovation Groups to surface opportunities for standardization and reuse
• Escalate high-value solutions to the AI Center of Excellence Roundtable for enterprise consideration

Business Value Assessment & Reporting

• Develop and apply consistent methodology to quantify AI solution value (hours saved, efficiency gains, revenue impact)
• Maintain the AI Innovation Value Funnel, tracking solutions from ideation through deployment
• Collect and document qualitative success stories for the Success Story Repository and communications
• Report on program metrics including solutions deployed, colleagues served, and measurable efficiency gains
• Support ROI modeling for AI Innovation Committee investment decisions

AI Champions Coordination

• Partner with AI Champions network to identify AI candidates from the AI-fluent user base
• Support the pathway from AI Champion to AI Innovator for high-potential users ready to build solutions
• Coordinate with Change Enablement team on Makerspace communications and participant selection
• Surface use cases and best practices from Innovation Groups back to AI
• Champions for peer-level dissemination

Solution Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Document AI solutions including prompts, Projects, workflows, and artifacts created by Innovation Groups
• Build and maintain prompt libraries and \"how-to\" documentation for reusable AI patterns
• Contribute to AI governance by ensuring solutions comply with HUB AI policies and responsible AI practices
• Create content for AI Office Hours, Town Halls, and training sessions based on Innovation Group discoveries

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, product analysis, or similar analytical role
• Demonstrated experience with AI tools, particularly generative AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with ability to engage diverse business stakeholders
• Experience documenting use cases, writing requirements, and building backlogs
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) for value assessment and reporting
• Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, Data Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance or financial services industry experience
• Experience with innovation programs, grass roots development, or community-driven initiatives
• Knowledge of Claude AI capabilities including Projects, Artifacts, and prompt engineering
• Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Change management or training facilitation experience
• Experience working with distributed or regional teams across multiple locations

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking with ability to assess solution feasibility and quantify business value
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across business units
• Self-starter mindset with ability to work independently across multiple Innovation Groups
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI tools and emerging technology applications
• Excellent written communication for documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing
• Organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent Makerspace cohorts and Innovation Groups
• Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with HUB's culture of innovation and continuous improvement

What We Offer You

At HUB International, we're invested in your success—both inside and outside of work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible work arrangements including remote/hybrid options
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption and innovation

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Notes: Experienced Engagement Partner with background in Healthcare and Provider sector

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Engagement Partner to lead one of our strategic client relationships in the Healthcare and Data & Analytics space. This is a high-impact, client-facing role based out of Chicago, Illinois, USA focused on enabling digital transformation, delivery excellence, and business innovation across the healthcare value chain.

The Engagement Partner should be local to the area and will own the end-to-end client engagement, delivery governance, and account growth strategy. You will be responsible for managing globally distributed teams working in a Managed Services model, including teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare operations, data and analytics, and emerging technologies like Generative AI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Strategic Relationship Management

• Be the single point of accountability for the client relationship, focusing on delivery excellence, value realization, and client satisfaction.
• Build deep relationships with VP and C-level stakeholders across Business, IT, Data and Analytics functions.
• Understand client's business landscape and craft tailored delivery strategies.
• Run Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Steering Committee Meetings, and executive workshops, ensuring alignment with client priorities and KPIs.

2. Delivery Excellence & Governance

• Lead the governance and oversight of all delivery programs
• Drive delivery excellence through implementation of best practices in quality, reliability, and predictability. Set up and manage SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support data platform modernization efforts and ensure robust delivery pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and insight generation.
• Actively manage a Managed Services model: resource planning, service transitions, cost optimization, innovation infusion, and business continuity.

3. Account Growth & Expansion

• Partner with the Client Partner and Sales Teams to uncover new opportunities for growth within the account.
• Proactively identify areas for upsell/cross-sell across new LOBs, geographies, or data-driven initiatives.
• Contribute to solutioning and proposal development for client RFPs, SOWs, and new initiatives.
• Build strategic roadmaps in collaboration with client stakeholders to guide long-term innovation and transformation.

4. Team Management & Global Coordination

• Manage large-scale delivery teams distributed across onshore and offshore locations.
• Ensure resource alignment, training, and domain enablement of delivery teams for healthcare use cases and compliance needs.

5. Innovation & Generative AI Enablement

• Lead the exploration and implementation of Generative AI solutions
• Collaborate with client innovation teams to design PoCs, pilots, and scaled rollouts of AI-driven platforms and tools.

6. Financial Management & Operational Oversight

• Should be able to understand and have oversight on engagement-level functions including, budgeting, forecasting and margin optimization
• Should be able to understand program level commercial levers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Healthcare, Business, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in IT consulting/services with a focus on Healthcare.
• Minimum 10 years of client-facing delivery leadership with large-scale engagements (100+ team members).
• Deep understanding of healthcare domain.
• Demonstrated expertise in P&L management, budget planning, and financial governance or large client accounts.
• Strong expertise in modern Data and Analytics platforms
• Strong experience operating under a Managed Services or Shared Services model.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, ITIL, and modern delivery frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in generative AI applications within healthcare is a strong plus.
• Ability to handle escalations, drive conflict resolution, and maintain strong relationships under pressure.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

This position requires the frequent and repetitive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Hand and finger dexterity is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

Saama provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Description

The Tool Room Supervisor manages and oversees all aspects of the day to day tool room operations and activities in Chicago. This includes the repair, modifications and improvements of existing tooling. Responsibilities include compliance with current and future codes, regulations and inspections. Working with shift leads, assigns and prioritizes activities based upon input from Production Control and Operations. Responsible for resource planning for both headcount and equipment. Provides direction on tooling condition and replace/repair recommendations. Works closely with the Safety department to ensure the Chicago tool room stays in compliance.

This is a 1st shift position supporting operations from 6am -2pm.

The base compensation range for this position is $96,500 - $125,000. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain and improve preventative maintenance programs for tooling
• Provides recommendations to improve tooling performance and efficiency
• Works with Foremen with scheduling of tool room personnel
• Responsible for controlling overtime and costs of the departments
• Assists with in-house design and fabrication of equipment and spare die components
• Works closely with the EHS Manager to ensure safety is a top priority at the division
• Participates as required in audits and inspections
• Monitors and reports status of tool room projects
• Assesses performance of team and provides feedback and guidance
• Assigns work requests and projects to the appropriate person.
• Ensures all paperwork and reporting are kept up to date and are completed in a timely fashion
• Communicates goals, objectives and policies to their team members.
• Will oversee the tool room apprentice program.
• Works on the successional planning of personnel and identifying technical disciplines that are understaffed. Makes recommendations for succession planning and staffing.
• Responsible for the maintaining of associated cribs
• Work with production manager/superintendents to improve throughput and quality by monitoring & improving key KPIs
• Participate in production meetings as required and communicate information back to appropriate departmental personnel

Education And Experience

• 10 or more years working with stamping dies required (Journeyman certification preferred). 20 years preferred.
• Management experience required.
• Ability to lead and influence people and work as a team member
• Takes ownership of personal and employee development
• Must have understanding of stamping tooling components and materials used to make tooling
• Must have understanding of preventative maintenance programs
• Experience with CMMS software

Competencies

• Ability to operate machines and hand tools
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble tooling
• Must have ability to work collaboratively with others as a part of a team
• Ability to understand and enforce company policies
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results
• Keeps current with new work methods and technology
• Ability to use Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint software

Work Environment

• Regularly works in a production environment which requires a constant alertness of safety requirements and dangers as they will work near heavy cutting and material handling equipment.
• Must be able to lift parts and equipment which can weigh up to 50 pounds
• Must be able and comfortable to work in a heavy-industrial environment

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Data Architect/ Modeler for a long-term contract in downtown Chicago. Our client requires 2 days/week onsite (Tues/Wed or Tues/Thurs), so candidates must be local.

The consultant will join a Dynamics 365 implementation project to lead data migration, Dataverse/ CDM data modeling, and analytics enablement for various business units. They will design and validate data models and guide migration/testing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead data migration strategy and roadmap for the Dynamics 365 implementation.
• Design, document, and validate Dataverse/ CDM data models and entity relationships for D365 use cases.
• Own CDM‐centric data design: map legacy/ source systems to Dynamics 365 CE & F&O CDM entities, identify gaps, propose extensions, and document modeling decisions.
• Establish best practices for CDM usage, lineage, versioning, and review gates.
• Assess downstream impacts of model and migration changes and define additional data capture or retention needs.
• Guide and review ETL/pipeline implementation with data engineering team using Synapse/ ADF/ Fabric and ADLS Gen2.
• Participate in the gathering of reporting and operational requirements and translating them into data model and migration specifications.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Common Data Model (CDM) and Dynamics 365 (CE and/or F&O) data.
• Prior experience working on a Dynamics 365 migration project.
• Experience with Dataverse/ CDM data modeling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft data stack including Synapse, ADF, Fabric and ADLS Gen2.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans, validate migrations, and identify downstream reporting impacts.

Construction Management Intern for Summer 2026

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Internship Description

The construction management internship positions provide students with an introduction to the road construction business. Internships are available in estimating or project management departments. Additionally, interns will get exposure to other departments such as, field supervision, survey, quality control, and trucking. Tasks will include but is not limited to supporting each department by performing takeoffs, completing paperwork and touring different jobsites to become familiar with construction operations. Interns will be given the responsibilities of a full-time entry level position. We carefully match students to positions related to their academic and career goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with plans, specifications and scope of each project managed.
• Calculate take off from plans.
• Create proposals.
• Contribute in pre-construction planning.
• Perform project site visits.
• Work with Quality control and Survey departments.
• Assemble and process project documents.
• Place material orders and other daily communications.

Qualifications

• Students should be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program (other related areas of concentration will be considered).
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team.
• Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working conditions

The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work.

Physical requirements

Incumbent is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as operate a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

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.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) advocates for CPS students at every level of government to shape education policy and secure external resources, including Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago and its sister agencies, state capital funding, and federal funding. IGA advances the CPS agenda before the Chicago City Council, Illinois General Assembly, and in Washington, D.C., and partners with the City of Chicago, the Illinois state legislature, and other entities to secure financial opportunities to advance the district's goals.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief of Intergovernmental Relations leads the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs whose primary focus is advocating for CPS students before every level of government to shape education policy. This role leads the District's intergovernmental relations strategy, establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with elected leaders while ensuring the District proactively monitors and responds to the planning, development and execution of federal and state legislation, and municipal ordinances that affect CPS. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Advise the CEO, District leadership, and the Chicago Board of Education on local, state, and federal public policy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the District's intergovernmental affairs strategy.
• Manage the operations, performance, and effectiveness of the Intergovernmental Affairs Office and team, including the successful development, monitoring, and achievement of the team's shared goals and continuous improvement strategy, and the creation and management of the Office's budget.
• Actively advocate for initiatives and legislation favorable to CPS and work to deter legislation that does not benefit student progress.
• Work closely with executive leaders as a strategic thought partner to support effective policy decisions that result in positive student outcomes.
• Partner with outside organizations, government agencies, and elected officials to secure additional external resources for CPS students.
• Provide appropriate supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to Intergovernmental Affairs staff, including regular performance reviews and professional growth plans.
• Promote and model a positive culture and brand for the Intergovernmental Affairs team by ensuring accurate and transparent information is shared with all CPS stakeholders.
• Build critical support for and understanding of CPS policy and initiatives to help build strong relationships with key decision makers.
• Other duties and work streams as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university; Focus in Business Administration, Education, Policy, or Public Administration preferred
• Juris Doctorate degree preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience, including a minimum of ten (10) years of professional government relations experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading high-functioning teams required
• Policy experience at a strategic senior leadership level in a large, fast-paced urban school district or public institution strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of current developments in state and national education policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state legislative procedures, functions, committee organizational structure, and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of local, state and federal legislative and executive processes, including budget and appropriations processes; proficient understanding of all timelines and procedural rules related to legislative and rule-making processes.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with state and federal lobbying laws, ethics rules and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and clearly draft proposed legislation.
• Ability to set a vision, set high standards, build capacity, and effectively guide and coach in realizing expectations set.
• Expertise in leadership development and building a positive work culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners, including families, educators, and local organizations
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings.
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
• Skill in legislative advocacy, negotiation and persuasion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to ethically form and maintain relationships with government officials and government entities.
• Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing long-term vision and goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment
• Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., developing high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving the District and achieving student success.
• Ability to manage Office operations and budget.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support CPS.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.