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LUXE Interiors + Design is the definitive voice of the luxury residential design industry. For more than 20 years, we’ve served as a trusted bridge between brands, design professionals and the most affluent homeowners in America’s premier markets.

We tell stories that inspire, spark meaningful relationships and connect the design community—from local visionaries to national icons. We deliver compelling multimedia content and immersive experiences that elevate brands across the luxury design landscape. We don’t just showcase beautiful homes; we transform inspiration into thoughtful brand moments that drive lasting impact.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Homes Editor that will be responsible for cultivating and expanding Chicago's network of luxury interior designers and architects, developing strong, long-term relationships that bring top-tier talent into LUXE’s ecosystem. This role involves sourcing, acquiring, and shaping compelling home features for each market’s six annual issues. Success requires proactive research, on-the-ground scouting, and long-lead project planning, all grounded in trusted partnerships with design professionals. The ideal candidate is deeply connected, highly motivated, and passionate about high-end residential design.

The Homes Editor reports to the Editor-in-Chief and works closely with the Managing Editor to coordinate day-to-day priorities, project timelines, assignments, and deadlines. Regular check-ins ensure smooth execution from feature conception through publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, acquire, and develop high-quality home features for print and digital publication
• Write feature stories on a monthly basis and contribute Front of Book content as needed
• Represent LUXE at regional design events and host gatherings to strengthen brand engagement
• Assign, manage, and edit freelance writers, including oversight of contracts and deadlines
• Edit, fact-check, and compile resources, captions, and supporting materials for stories
• Collaborate with Managing Editor during production through Edit Reads and review cycles
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with architects, designers, builders, and publicists
• Maintain an up-to-date database of design professionals and future prospects
• Distribute feature PDFs promptly after publication
• Support digital content initiatives and other editorial projects as assigned

Who You Are

• A proactive, self-starting editor with strong journalistic instincts
• Passionate and knowledgeable about high-end residential design
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple stories and projects simultaneously
• Excellent writer, editor, and communicator
• Collaborative team player who also thrives independently
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and meticulous in project execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in journalism, editorial, PR, or related fields
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong understanding of interior design and luxury residential markets
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with designers and architects
• Comfortable working in both team-based and independent environments

This role is 30 hours per week with the ability and willingness to attend evening events, as required.

Mackie Consultants, a leading consultant in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying located in Rosemont, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a Professional Land Surveyor or a Land Surveyor in Training. This managerial position involves experience in all survey related projects. Preparing survey plats, topographies, and boundary surveys. Opportunities include cutting edge technology in survey advancements with laser scanning, robotics, GPS systems, and drone technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Committed to manage field work for topographic surveys, subdivision development, IDOT & Tollway projects, heavy highway designs, bridge construction, architectural developments, large topographic surveys, construction layout, and mapping.
• Work with Survey Interns (or train under licensed professionals) to gain insight on the principle and practices of accurate surveying applied to innovative robotic technology, laser scanning, GIS systems, leveling, and measurements.

Key Qualifications:

• Have or working toward Professional Land Surveyor License held in the state(s) of IL, IN, or WI.
• Understanding of topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivisions, construction layout, easement and plats of vacation.
• Flourishes well in a cooperative team environment.
• General knowledge of computer systems & MS Office.
• Enthusiastic positive attitude, with clear communication skills.
• CAD, drafting, and computer systems skills.

Mackie Consultants is a part of The Burke Group (TBG), which is a fast-growing family of 9 civil engineering and land surveying companies offering services throughout the Midwest. We seek out experienced and responsive professionals who are committed to personal service.

Mackie Consultants offers high growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program.

Mackie Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Mackie Consultants, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. Mackie Consultants, LLC intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations and layoffs and recalls, as well as all Mackie Consultants, LLC sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.

Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Westchester, IL

Salary: $50,000 + Commission

Hybrid schedule 3 days on-site/2 work from home

Experience: 1-2 years experience in sales or recruiting

At Sterling, you will be a part of an award winning, employee-owned, technical/engineering recruitment leader. We provide project, contract-to-hire and direct hire staffing support both locally and nationally to a variety of diverse industries which include food, pharmaceutical, transportation, consumer products, energy, oil & gas and many others.

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

As a Technical Recruiter, you are an integral part of our Recruiting Team. This position will partner with Account and Business Development Managers to generate highly qualified candidates for client orders. Management of and delivery on multiple priorities are critical measures of success. This role reports to the Divisional Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, contact, and develop relationships with talent using various recruiting tools and methods (job boards, social media, company database, job fairs, networking events, etc.)
• Conduct recruiting activities as required to support delivery efforts and generate placements (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting offers)
• Screen qualified applicants against the job description through initial phone screening followed by face-to-face interviewing
• Present qualified and screened candidates to the hiring managers with summary of job-related qualifications
• Partnering with Divisional Leadership to execute full lifecycle recruitment
• Consistently meet or exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills; consistent follow up with clients and candidates
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to nurture long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and candidates alike
• Proven ability to grasp technical/technology concepts as it pertains to functional job requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in customer facing career is highly desired

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• To become an Owner in Sterling Engineering, by earning Stock Ownership annually, as well as company contributions into your 401k!
• To be surrounded by a team who is passionate, loyal, competitive, and driven
• To be rewarded for your individual contributions and recognized for your successes with commissions, quarterly & annual bonuses, trips, and many internal celebrations
• To receive consistent training and professional development
• The ability to create your own career path within a fast-growing organization

Product Design Engineer

Location: Chicago – Ravenswood Area

Type: Long-Term Contract (1+ Year)

Pay Rate: $38–$48/hour

Are you a detail-driven Product Design Engineer who enjoys refining and improving real-world products? This is an exciting long-term contract opportunity to work on high-impact mechanical products in a regulated environment—where precision, documentation, and thoughtful design updates truly matter.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on modifying and enhancing existing designs based on testing and validation feedback rather than early-stage concept development. You’ll play a key role in strengthening product performance, reliability, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Modify and improve existing mechanical designs using SolidWorks
• Update engineering drawings, revisions, and controlled documentation
• Apply Design Control principles throughout the product lifecycle
• Support product updates driven by testing, validation, and prototyping results
• Work with mechanical assemblies featuring moving parts such as springs, collapsible mechanisms, and precision components
• Ensure compliance within a regulated industry environment

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of mechanical/product design experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (this is a must-have)
• Experience designing plastic parts and mechanical assemblies
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and revision control
• Working knowledge of Design Controls
• Medical device experience and ISO 13485 familiarity preferred
• Experience in other regulated industries (aerospace, defense, etc.) is also highly valued

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Long-term, stable contract assignment (1+ year)
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Full employee benefits package including:
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan

If you’re a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys improving complex products in a structured, quality-driven environment, this role offers the stability, technical challenge, and professional growth you’re looking for—right in the Ravenswood area of Chicago.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer based in Chicago, IL.

The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.

Travel will be required up to 50% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects.
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
• Food Industry required,
• Dairy process preferred,
• Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

QA Engineer

General Description: Responsible for testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions.

- Starting compensation is based on experience.
- No H1 Sponsorship.
- Must Already be in Chicago, IL or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Conduct Google compliance testing to ensure adherence to Google Play policies, Android compatibility requirements, and certification standards.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools; verify fixes and ensure proper resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and test scenarios.
• Support lab testing environments, including device setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and lab conformance requirements.
• Provide customer-facing lab support, including issue replication, troubleshooting, and validation.

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in Android mobile application testing.
• Strong understanding of Android OS architecture, device fragmentation, and app lifecycle.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Appium, Espresso).
• Experience with ADB, Logcat, and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience in testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions: 1+ years (Preferred)

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in related engineering major (EE, CE, etc.)

The Ideal Candidate. At ArcLight Wireless, our strength comes from a diverse group of talented, creative, and ambitious professionals. An exceptional candidate will possess experience in testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $48,000-$52,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 2 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

Title: Account Executive (Life Science)

Salary: $70-$90k/yr expected annual compensation $100k+ (uncapped)

Schedule: 100% on-site in Westchester, IL (hybrid eventually)

Join a Company Ranked in the Top 2% companies nationwide by Clients & Employees for the past 7+ Years – Also Ranked as Best of Staffing for Internal Employee Satisfaction making us a best staffing company to work for.

We are rapidly growing and looking for a highly motivated Recruiting Account Executive to help expand our Life Sciences Division and pharmaceutical and medical device client base as part of our employee-owned organization in Westchester, IL

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

This role will play a key part in the continued expansion of Sterling’s Life Sciences Division, supporting the growth of our pharmaceutical and medical device client base. We are looking for someone excited by building new relationships, opening doors within regulated industries, and helping scale a high-impact vertical within an already successful organization.

You’ll work with leadership to identify emerging opportunities, penetrate target accounts, and bring Sterling’s technical recruiting expertise to companies developing life-changing products and technologies.

• Drive new business within Sterling’s Life Sciences vertical, with a focus on pharmaceutical and medical device organizations
• Develop strategic relationships with decision makers in regulated manufacturing, R&D, quality, medical device, and engineering environments
• Develop prospect lists, execute a marketing plan, and generate new business.
• Proven ability to grasp technical/technology concepts as it pertains to functional job requirements
• Identify and engage with client contacts using sales tools and methods (social media, company database, networking events, cold calling, etc.)
• Conduct business development activities as required to promote Sterling’s service offerings through office visits, presentations and overall communication
• Persistence in prospecting activities and maintain or exceed expected key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Negotiate mutually beneficial staffing agreements and partnership programs
• Consistently meet or exceed assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven by the hunt - demonstrate energy, competitiveness, and tenacity
• Consistent follow up and communication with clients and candidates
• Closing and negotiating skills built on honesty and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel and present to all levels of leadership
• Ability to grow accounts organically through referrals and new business development
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Technical Sales Rep in Chicago($150K 1st Year)

Our client is a precision equipment leader in analytical instruments, metrology, and test measurement equipment for a variety of manufacturing industries. (Selling to Aerospace, Government, Environmental, etc.....Our employees work every day providing product and software solutions that help customers increase manufacturing productivity and maintain capital equipment and facilities. Our product solutions include measurement products, ultrasonic testing equipment XRF/XRD analytical instruments and other related technologies.

The Successful Sales candidate will have 1-3 years of Technical Sales experience. Any type of Bachelors Degree works. Business or Engineering majors are helpful

Job Duties:

* Proactively schedule sales calls with potential customers to demonstrate the value of Products

* Manage customer relationships at all levels and departments to maximize customer spending.

* Maintain a high level of customer activity to maximize the sales pipeline and increase closing percentages.

* Create and execute focused industry and account specific sales campaigns.

* Lead the strategic and tactical selling plan for converting customers

* Use the technical specialists and market specialists in a creative way to demonstrate to customers the important solutions and support are the best choice.

* Creating and implementing a sales growth plan for the assigned territory and accounts.

* Continuously learn new sales skills product applications and territory management techniques.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent sales experience is helpful

* Must be able to travel approximately 40% of the time in the territory. Maybe 6-7 nights overnight in typical month traveling in the Iowa, Missouri and Illinois area. Most of time each month will be in Chicago, and Northern Illinois.

* Ability to understand how industrial machinery and manufacturing works to be able to solve customer application problems.

* Proven history of success in a business to business environment.

Construction Project Manager — Chicago, IL (On-site)

Scale Construction Inc. | 35+ years building Chicago with safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

What you’ll do

• Own projects from precon through closeout—schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate subs, suppliers, and design partners; drive RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Lead site walks and OAC meetings; keep stakeholders aligned on scope, cost, and timeline.
• Enforce safety standards and QC; proactively remove roadblocks.
• Track cost/schedule performance; prepare progress reports and forecasts.

What you bring

• 3–5+ years in construction project management (commercial/industrial preferred).
• Strength with budgets, schedules, and contracts; field and GC coordination.
• Clear communication and team leadership.
• Proficiency with construction tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related.

What you’ll get

• Compensation: [$75,000–$120,000 base + bonus DOE]
• Benefits: 401(k) with company contribution; medical, dental, vision; HSA; paid time off.
• Work: Full-time, Mon–Fri; projects across Chicagoland; owner-operated, growth-minded team.
• Growth: Training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.

About Scale Construction

• Owner-operated on Chicago’s Near South Side, delivering high-quality work safely, on schedule, and cost-effectively for 35+ years through enduring client partnerships.

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 Director of Construction is responsible for serving as the main point of contact overseeing the execution of ground-up student housing developments from preconstruction through closeout and stabilization handoff. The Director of Construction will run the owner/architect/contractor meetings, provide answers on behalf of ownership and keep the project team on task including pay application reviews, change order reviews, RFIs and submittals. This role oversees budgets, schedules, contracting strategy, quality, safety, and project controls across a portfolio of active projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with the company’s design standards, brand, and operational requirements for student move-in.

This leader coordinates internal stakeholders (Development, Design, Finance, Asset Management, Operations/Property Management, Leasing/Marketing) and external partners (GCs, architects, engineers, consultants, municipalities, utilities) to de-risk delivery and drive predictable outcomes.

The Specifics of the Role

• Partner with Development and Design to translate underwriting assumptions into executable construction plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead GC/CM selection strategy (RFPs, interviews, scope leveling, bid analysis, buyout approach, qualifications).
• Develop and validate GMPs, construction schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies tailored to student housing turnover requirements.
• Manage constructability, value engineering, and scope alignment with brand standards and operational needs (durability, unit turns, amenity performance, life-safety, access control).
• Identify long-lead items and procurement risks early; drive early releases and supply chain strategies.
• Direct all construction activity across assigned projects, typically via third-party GCs/CMs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and company standards.
• Own project controls: schedule adherence, cost forecasting, change management, contingency governance, pay apps, and monthly reporting.
• Lead OAC cadence and executive-level project reviews; escalate risks with clear mitigation plans.
• Review and approve change orders, RFI impacts, submittals (as appropriate), and claims strategy in collaboration with Legal/Finance.
• Maintain strong field presence during critical phases (sitework, structure, enclosure, MEP rough-in, interior build, commissioning, punch, turnover).
• Establish project budgets and cost codes aligned with the company’s reporting standards; manage cash flow and forecast accuracy.
• Implement rigorous change control, ensuring scope clarity and protecting underwriting.
• Proactively manage entitlement/utility/municipal risks with Development and project teams.
• Coordinate insurance, bonding, safety compliance expectations, and risk transfer provisions.
• Enforce quality assurance processes: mockups, benchmarks, inspections, and punchlist discipline.
• Ensure all projects adhere to life-safety, accessibility, and code requirements; support commissioning and systems training.
• Champion jobsite safety culture and performance expectations with GC partners.
• Lead turnover strategy designed around student move-in deadlines (tight punch windows, phased turnover, furniture/FF&E coordination if applicable).
• Coordinate commissioning, inspections, CO/TCO, life-safety certifications, access control integration, and as-builts/O&M delivery.
• Drive closeout completion: warranty tracking, lien waivers, final accounting, and lessons learned.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers / Owners Reps (as applicable).
• Build a high-performing vendor network (GCs, MEP subs, consultants) and maintain preferred partner relationships.
• Standardize best practices, reporting templates, and construction playbooks across the portfolio.

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).