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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 construction Project Engineer will be based on the jobsite and will service our clients in a multi-state region and may even travel across the country. You will have the opportunity to build large, complicated, iconic design-build projects $30 million and above. In this role you will be part of a team responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop Interns and new incoming project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience on a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.

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!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

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 $65,000 - $75,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

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 Vice President of Digital Marketing & Design is a senior executive leadership role, reporting into the company’s Chief Growth Officer, responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of the company’s digital marketing across all its digital assets, and creative design functions. This individual will lead the development of integrated digital campaigns and design systems that effectively articulate the firm’s brand across the company’s digital owned, earned, and paid assets and activities, all to promote its construction services, and support business development initiatives across all markets and sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of both digital marketing methodologies and high-level design leadership within the context of the construction or professional services industry. This role requires a forward-thinking leader capable of advancing the firm’s digital maturity while maintaining the highest standards of brand consistency, design excellence, and business alignment.

The Specifics of the Role

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive digital marketing and creative design strategy aligned with corporate objectives, market positioning, and long-term business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on brand development, digital initiatives, and design innovation.

Digital Marketing Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns including SEO/SEM, paid media, email marketing, content strategy, and social media.
• Direct the firm’s digital presence, including website development, lead generation, user experience (UX), analytics, and performance reporting.
• Lead the company’s new efforts on ensuring a strong Clayco brand presence across all LLMs and Chatbots influencing the company’s brand awareness and perception in the marketplace.
• Implement marketing automation tools and CRM integration to support business development efforts and track client engagement.
• Lead and implement AI initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the whole marketing and communications value chain.

Brand & Design Oversight

• Ensure consistency and quality of the firm’s brand identity across all digital and print materials, proposals, internal communications, and client-facing assets.
• Lead the creative direction for digital assets, video content, RFP responses, presentations, case studies, and visual storytelling efforts.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to reflect the firm's strategic evolution, culture, and market positioning.

Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of digital marketers, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate with business development, operations, human resources, and executive leadership to ensure marketing strategies are aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure timely, on-brand, and cost-effective execution of initiatives.

Innovation & Industry Positioning

• Identify and implement emerging technologies, platforms, and best practices to enhance marketing efficiency and brand differentiation.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and client expectations to continuously refine the firm’s digital marketing and design strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in designing clean, professional marketing materials, ideally within the AEC industry.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and PowerPoint.
• Graphic expertise in layouts, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills (written and visual).
• Collaborative and proactive personality.

Some Things You Should Know

• 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 $225,000 - $275,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

· Management of existing account base, while actively soliciting new business opportunities in the territory

· Prospect for and acquire new business in all Koch customer markets

· Establish rapport and develop solid relationships with key customer contacts.

· Present training sessions to educate customers and prospective customers about Koch filter products.

· Conduct surveys of filters applications in the field to make appropriate recommendations for improvements

· Meet and exceed sales, price, and margin targets.

· Maintain weekly sales, call and expense reports.

· Provide management direction and support to local customer service representatives and order entry personnel

within each region.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

Successful candidates should have 4-5 years sales experience in the filtration industry. Exposure to HVAC and paint overspray markets is preferred. College degree preferred, plus working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Business Management, Engineering or Marketing from an accredited four-year College or University is preferred.

Three to five years of successful outside sales and presentation experience required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer sales software; Outlook Internet software; Pricing software; Microsoft Programs, such as Excel Spreadsheets and Word Processing software, SalesForce CRM

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting over 23,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,150 locations across 48 states. Our five supported healthcare practices operate under the brands Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. We’re committed to enabling healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while we handle the business operations that support them.

As part of our continued investment in data and AI-driven innovation, we are expanding our machine learning capabilities across predictive analytics, optimization, and intelligent decision systems — while gradually incorporating modern Generative AI technologies where they create measurable business value.

We are seeking an Applied Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems across the healthcare enterprise.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on predictive modeling, optimization systems, decision engines, and scalable ML infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong modeling expertise with production engineering and MLOps experience.

In addition to traditional ML, this role will have opportunities to explore and implement Generative AI and LLM-powered capabilities as part of TAG’s evolving AI roadmap.

This role works in close partnership with Enterprise IT and Platform Engineering to ensure production-grade reliability and scalability.

Essential Responsibilities

Machine Learning Development & Modeling (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models and ML algorithms to address business challenges such as: Schedule Optimization, Propensity Segmentation, Demand Forecasting, and Pricing
• Conduct experimentation, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning to improve model performance in collaboration with data scientists
• Implement advanced modeling techniques including tree-based methods, deep learning, and optimization algorithms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable ML solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Take ownership of model performance from experimentation through production monitoring.

MLOps & Production Engineering (Core Expectation)

• Build scalable, secure, production-grade ML pipelines using modern cloud-native technologies.
• Contribute to implementing distributed training workflows, batch and real-time inference systems, and low latency serving architectures
• Deploy models via APIs and integrate with enterprise applications.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Implement CI/CD workflows for ML lifecycle management within defined architecture
• Ensure reproducibility, versioning, and governance of models and features.

Monitoring, Reliability & System Optimization

• Define and track key performance metrics for deployed models.
• Implement monitoring frameworks (e.g., Vertex AI Model Monitoring, logging, drift detection).
• Analyze model behavior in production and proactively improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure models meet scalability and compliance requirements.

Emerging AI Capabilities (Growth Area)

• Contribute to the development of LLM-powered solutions where appropriate (e.g., knowledge retrieval, decision-support copilots).
• Support implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Assist in experimentation with agent-based workflows and modern orchestration frameworks as part of TAG’s evolving AI initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI and evaluate their practical application to enterprise healthcare use cases.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Platform, Data and Software Engineering teams
• Create clear documentation for models, pipelines, and systems.
• Promote engineering best practices across data science and analytics teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TAG’s ML platform capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related technical field with 3-5 years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or related technical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience building and deploying production-grade ML systems at scale.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI (training, pipelines, deployment, monitoring), BigQuery and data warehousing
• Experience with distributed systems, model deployment, and API development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and system design.

Preferred

• Experience with optimization algorithms or decision-support systems.
• Familiarity with MLOps tooling (Airflow, MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
• Exposure to Generative AI, LLM-based systems, or RAG architecture.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, Pub/Sub.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with responsible AI and governance best practices.

*This role is onsite 4 days/week in our Chicago office (Fulton Market District)

• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

Assistant Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

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

This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of large scale projects while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

• The Assistant Project Manager will support senior project leadership in the planning and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role will assist with coordination across project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• You will gain exposure to complex projects across multiple sectors while developing your leadership and project management capabilities within a collaborative AEC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Assist in managing projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, project engineers, and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Work closely with internal architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Assist with project financial tracking including budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Help maintain project schedules, documentation, and reporting.
• Support communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in tracking action items and deliverables.
• Ensure project documentation complies with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional construction projects preferred.
• Exposure to projects valued $10M to $100M+.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to support project financials, schedules, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to work on complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong mentorship and career progression toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule with 2 days work from home.

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for bringing innovative medical and drug delivery devices to life? At Gilero’s Durham'soffice, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead design and development projects in cutting-edge healthcare solutions. In this role, you’ll drive complex projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring they stay on track, on budget, and meet the highest quality standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise in project management, engineering, and client relations makes a real impact, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence — while offering outstanding benefits and career growth potential.

Location: Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Organize project activities, lead the project team, prioritize and delegate tasks to team members in adherence with timelines and budget requirements.
• Lead multi-year medical and drug delivery development projects consisting of electronic as well as disposable devices.
• Ensure project scope is maintained and/or manage out-of-scope requests.
• Forecast engineering resources for short/mid/long-term project needs.
• Generate financial and project reports for internal and external communication.
• Liaise with the client for routine project updates, build relationships with clients.
• Support Business Development through project timeline and budget preparation for new opportunities as well as project extensions.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings.
• Grasp technical details with an ability to assist the team in decision-making.
• Manage ongoing project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain documents relating to the overall project (project plan, user needs, etc.). Ensure deliverables are being met and the customer is satisfied.
• Coordinate vendor activities (suppliers, third-party labs, manufacturers, etc).
• Ensure team members comply with established QMS guidelines/procedures/work instructions.
• Act as a project coach for more junior project managers. Advise on projects. Mentor junior team members and engineering interns.
• Support company-wide project management objectives.
• Support the recruiting process by participating in interviews for the project management team.

Requirements:

• US Citizen or Green card holder.
• BS in Engineering or 4-year technical degree.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Must be willing to work in the Chicago office M-TH.
• 8+ years of experience with 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in Medical Devices.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA/ISO).
• Possess strong project management skills and can work alone or in teams.
• Strong writing skills and/or data analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and vendors in a technical capacity.
• Competent computer skills, including Excel and Word.

Personal Attributes:

• Meets Gilero Core Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence.
• Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A self-starter seeking a career opportunity with potential for internal advancement, seeking responsibility for core activities, and providing high-quality service to internal and external clients.
• Commitment to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers.
• Commitment to established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements.

Personal Attributes:

• Meets Gilero Core Values:
• Collaboration - embracing teamwork and transparency in our organization, partnering with our customers and vendors.
• Integrity - doing the right thing at all times; fair and trustworthy; always keeping the patient in mind.
• Innovation - open to new ideas, processes, and solutions; leveraging technology to creatively solve problems.
• Excellence - delivering exceptional products and services with passion and pride.
• Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A self-starter seeking a career opportunity with potential for internal advancement, seeking responsibility for core activities, and providing high-quality service to internal and to external clients.
• Commitment to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers.
• Follow established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements

Why work at Gilero?

Founded in 2002, Gilero, a Sanner Group company, is an international contract engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel medical devices and drug delivery products. At Gilero, we are proud of the culture we have built that directly reflects our values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Motivated by our purpose to benefit people and improve patient outcomes, our team continues to grow at a rapid pace. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; as well as NC locations in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro.

You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, Medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), Guardian dental and vision, company-provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month you start with a zero-vesting period, and access to LinkedIn learning for personal and professional development.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

Who We Are:

Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited, and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago's local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.

Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 45 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.

Powered by technology and a network of 1500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Vice President of Product & Consumer Experience, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer is a builder-operator owning Product Management and Consumer(B2C) Marketing end-to-end (strategy, budget, team and execution), alongside championing AI-driven innovation to drive product growth, consumer and partner engagement. This role partners with the existing B2B Marketing and Data Science functions while building out the B2C/consumer-marketing muscle. It also owns the end-to-end product investment thesis, contributes an independent voice in executive decisions, and helps shape our stakeholder experience with measurable outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Product Strategy & Execution:

• Define and manage the product roadmap covering core features and AI-embedded/AI-powered capabilities with clear metrics such as revenue growth and user engagement.
• Drive an AI vision identifying high-ROI use cases, embedding ML models and generative AI into consumer-facing features, and deploying AI tooling that shortens spec-to-release cycles across Product, Engineering, and QA.
• Align roadmap priorities with business objectives and market trends through close collaboration with Engineering, InfoSec, Compliance, Data Science, B2B Marketing and the executive team.
• Work with engineering to develop products based on data insights that drive measurable results.
• Lead build vs. buy evaluations (in‐house, partnership, or M&A) and steer post‐acquisition "integrate vs. stand‐alone" decisions and execution.
• Join key Client QBRs and Vendor Councils; translate field insights into roadmap bets that unlock upsell revenue and partner performance

Consumer Experience:

• Own, develop and execute consumer marketing strategy (acquisition, retention, loyalty and growth) while collaborating with the B2B Marketing leader for cross-channel cohesion.
• Ensure full alignment of consumer marketing and product roadmaps (both technology and in-person experience).
• Own Consumer Satisfaction & Marketing KPIs and budget; apply analytics to optimize spend and performance.
• Build the consumer-marketing function: hire, mentor, and scale a data-driven team (growth, lifecycle, creative) that works hand-in-glove with Product.
• Run a test-and-learn engine, designing experiments, analyzing results, and iterating rapidly, using modern analytics and Data Science models to personalize outreach and offers.

Data Science and Consumer Insights:

• Work with the leader of Data Science to embed DS models (pricing, personalization, forecasting) into product features while keeping DS an independent "truth‐teller" for enterprise KPIs.
• Improve segmentation, pricing, and targeting to enhance consumer insights and outcomes.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Sales, and Operations to drive product-led growth and innovation.
• Work with other senior leaders to establish decision-making frameworks and clear accountability for strategic initiatives.
• Represent consumer needs to inform executive-level strategic decisions.

What You Should Already Have:

• 10+ years in product leadership, including scaling a marketplace from This role starts hands‐on leading a three‐person Product team, then scales the organization as ROI milestones are hit. You'll steer Fooda's journey to a $1B+ marketplace, build and enhance Fooda's product suite for scale, and embed AI‐driven consumer experiences while partnering with top‐tier Engineering peers, and influence the growth of emerging areas like Data Science. If you thrive on measurable impact, rigorous thinking, and bold market moves, we'd love to talk.
  What We'll Hook You Up With:
  • Competitive base salary, bonus plan, and stock options, based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Company-issued laptop
  • Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!)

  The salary range for this role is $230,000-$250,000. The salary is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to: work experience, training, location and skills.

  This role will require upwards of 25% travel and will be based in Fooda's Chicago headquarters. Candidates will be asked to be in Fooda's office 3+ days a week.

Chicago, IL – Cost Estimator (Civil Engineering Background Required)

We are partnering with a leading Owner’s Representative and construction Consultancy firm in Chicago seeking an experienced Cost Estimator with a strong civil engineering background.

This position supports complex capital programs across infrastructure, ground-up developments, core & shell, tenant improvements, and refurbishments. Across sectors, including but not limited to: Government, Education, Retail, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Entertainment, and Infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Cost Estimator will play a critical advisory role, supporting clients from project inception through completion. This individual must be highly analytical, methodical, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a client-facing consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates
• Develop and manage project budgets from early design through closeout
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost benchmarking
• Review drawings and collaborate closely with architects and consultants
• Evaluate contractor bids and change orders
• Conduct value engineering and cost risk analysis
• Deliver professional cost reports and presentations to clients

Required Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or strong civil/infrastructure background
• Experience within an Owner’s Representative or Consultancy environment preferred
• Infrastructure project expertise highly desirable
• Full construction lifecycle exposure (preconstruction through closeout)
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities
• Highly organized, professional, and commercially astute

This is an in-office role. Candidates must be based in Chicago.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary Bonus
• Salary truly dependent on expertise and experience

Process Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (CPG / Beverage)

Location: Alsip, IL

Compensation: $115,000–$144,000 base + up to 10% bonus

Shifts Available:

• 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Industry: Food & Beverage | CPG | High-Speed Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is a newly created Process Engineer role with one of the most stable and recognizable manufacturers in the Midwest. The company operates a large, recently renovated production facility and continues to reinvest heavily in automation, technology, infrastructure, and—most importantly—its people.

If you’re a Process Engineer who thrives in highly automated, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement on the plant floor, this is a chance to make a real impact while building a long-term career with a company known for job security, upward mobility, and internal growth.

There are three openings (one per shift) due to expansion.

Why Engineers Stay Here

• Extremely stable business with no shortage of work
• Strong track record of internal promotion at both plant and corporate levels
• Ongoing investment in automation, equipment upgrades, and technology
• Large, modern facility with multiple high-speed production lines
• Collaborative, team-first culture—even within a union environment
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across operations

What You’ll Be Doing

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across assigned production lines
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and KPI performance
• Apply Lean and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation and improve process capability

Plant Floor & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Influence hourly production teams and plant leadership without direct authority
• Support process adjustments, centerlining, and process control plans

Data, Automation & Optimization

• Analyze equipment efficiency, material usage, and process performance
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, capability studies, variation reduction) to guide decisions
• Support automation upgrades and equipment improvements (no new line commissioning planned)

Flexibility & Support

• While assigned to a primary shift, provide occasional off-shift support as issues arise—especially during peak summer production months

What We’re Looking For

Highly Preferred

• 4–8+ years of Process Engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Background in food & beverage, bottling, CPG, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong understanding of automated production lines (bottling, packaging, blow molding, etc.)
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor and working cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma or project management certification
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment
• SAP or similar ERP system experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong influencer who can connect with both hourly operators and leadership
• Data-driven problem solver with a hands-on mindset
• Comfortable operating in a large, fast-moving plant
• Flexible and willing to support off-shifts when needed
• Looking for long-term stability with room to grow

Interview Process

1. Recruiter phone screen (30 min)
2. Hiring Manager video interview (30 min)
3. Panel video interview with leadership (60 min)
4. On-site interview & plant tour

Why This Is a Career Move

This is not a “project-only” engineering role. You’ll have ownership, visibility, and influence inside a major manufacturing operation—while working for a company that offers long-term security, competitive pay, bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

If you’re a Process Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role at a best-in-class manufacturing facility, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Account Executive with 4-10 years of Experience in the MedTech and Life Sciences domain, specializing in consulting or Engineering Services Sales. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling either Product Engineering in medical device product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, Digital Health, supply chain, Quality, or Regulatory Services. The person will be responsible for effective Client Relationships. This role requires strong domain understanding, Consultative Selling Skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with delivery and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Consultative Sales for MedTech and Life Sciences clients, including:
• Digital, embedded, and Mechanical and Software projects
• Regulatory and compliance services (FDA, ISO, MDR, IVDR, Remediation)
• Documentation and quality management services
• Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities across global markets.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring consistent revenue growth.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and RFP/RFI responses.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their business, regulatory, and technology needs.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, renewals, and account expansion.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 4-10 years of sales experience in MedTech or Life Sciences services.
• Proven experience in selling:
• Services-based solutions
• Digital / IT/software projects
• Product development, sustaining engineering, including regulatory and compliance services
• Good understanding of the life cycle of Medical Device/Life science including regulatory aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Enterprise or Mid-Market clients.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Experience selling into US Markets
• Exposure to Digital Health, SaMD, AI/ML, Cloud, or QMS solutions
• Strong network within MedTech or Life Sciences organizations
• Experience handling multi-stakeholder, complex sales cycles.