Engineering Jobs in Bedford Park

Sr. EHS Specialist - Starting at $110K annually DOE!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Sr. EHS Specialist for our manufacturing client to start immediately starting at $110K annually/DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

The Senior EHS Specialist is a key technical expert responsible for driving environmental, health, and safety excellence across a non-union, Class I Division 2 manufacturing environment. This senior individual contributor will lead critical compliance programs, oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, and influence leadership and employees to strengthen the site’s safety culture. Success in this role requires deep knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee compliance for manufacturing and lab operations, including RCRA hazardous waste, air emissions, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and EPA-mandated plans.
• Serve as the technical lead for maintaining and improving all 14 PSM elements in partnership with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA PSM regulations in a covered facility.
• Lead the site’s incident investigation process to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement preventive solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement through trend analysis and proactive safety engagement.
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading the Plant Safety Team and serving as program lead for SafeStart (or similar behavioral-based safety programs).
• Conduct hazard assessments, determine and manage PPE requirements, and monitor compliance with OSHA standards.
• Partner with leadership and employees to strengthen safe behaviors through training, coaching, and audits.
• Oversee completion and tracking of required EHS training for employees and contractors.
• Partner with department leaders to identify needs, approve qualified resources, and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely regulatory filings, including OSHA incident logs, Tier II, SARA 313, RCRA, wastewater testing, and air emissions reports.
• Represent the facility during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency communications.

Location: Forest View, IL

Schedule/Shift Details: Day shift

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience working in a PSM-covered facility is required.
• CSP and/or CIH certification preferred.
• Expert understanding and application of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading or supporting OSHA PSM programs.
• Strong knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste management, air permitting, wastewater compliance, and EPA-mandated plans (e.g., SPCC).
• Demonstrated success in leading behavioral-based safety initiatives and influencing organizational safety culture.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail with consistent, timely delivery of results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
• Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.

Inventory & Materials Management:

• Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.

Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
• Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
• Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
• Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Project Superintendent - Multifamily Projects

Overview

A growing construction organization is seeking a Superintendent to lead all field operations on ground up high and mid rise Multifamily projects. This role is responsible for coordinating trades, maintaining schedules, and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project documents and local requirements.

The Superintendent works closely with project leadership and field teams to support smooth execution from start through closeout.

What You’ll Do

Field Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate assistant superintendents, labor, and trade partners on site.
• Build productive working relationships with field teams, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Help enforce labor standards, site expectations, and professional conduct.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Assist with maintaining project schedules and daily work plans.
• Coordinate trade sequencing, deliveries, inspections, and manpower.
• Monitor progress and communicate issues that may impact schedule or workflow.

Safety & Site Operations

• Support site safety programs and documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Help manage housekeeping, logistics, signage, and general site conditions.

Quality Control

• Review construction documents to understand scope and sequencing.
• Support quality control procedures and inspections.
• Coordinate layouts, testing, pre-punch, and final punch activities.

Inspections & Compliance

• Verify permits and approvals are in place prior to work activities.
• Coordinate and attend required inspections to support compliance.
• Assist with securing final approvals and turnover requirements.

Administration & Closeout

• Maintain daily field reports and documentation in project systems.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and field directives with project leadership.
• Support closeout items including punchlists, turnover documentation, and warranty materials.

Additional Support

• Assist with quantity takeoffs, value engineering, and field support as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-8 years of experience supervising construction trades or field operations on projects above $20m
• Familiarity with construction software and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Basic safety certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Education

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience preferred.

About the Apprenticeship Opportunity

The Designer Apprenticeships provides an incredible opportunity to leverage your drafting skills to learn the design and engineering process of a variety of engineering disciplines. We are offering year-long positions, providing salary, training, and a flexible schedule with an opportunity to achieve Employee Ownership at the end of the program!

The Work:

Our Designer Apprentices are responsible for revising and preparing drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions and detailed sketches. This position successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; and, most importantly, learns the engineering and design practices of their selected business line.

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.

Here's what you need:

Are you a self-motivated difference maker with a passion for innovation, design, and infrastructure? Then bring your entrepreneurial spirit to a top-ranked, and nationally recognized “Great Place to Work” to start building your story at Burns & McDonnell.

• Pursuing an associate degree in the Applied Science, focus on Computer Automated

Drafting and Design (CAD) is preferred.

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Ambition to do more than drafting with the skills you learn in the classroom and in the office.
• Communication skills that make it easy for you to operate successfully on a team.
• Engagement and ownership of any task put in front of you.
• Passion for success!

Earn: A competitive hourly wage while you learn a lucrative skill set

Learn: Enrollment in an academic program during the apprenticeship is program mandatory. Associate in Applied Science degree program in Computer-Aided Drafting or related program preferred

Education Requirements: Some CAD coursework preferred

Hours Per Week: 25 – 35 (flexible, but fixed schedule during company’s core business hours, Monday-Friday 7am-6pm)

Location: On-site in Downtown Chicago Office, not a remote position

Apprenticeship Term: 6 Months - 1 Year, with eligibility for full-time employment after successful completion of program.

START DATE - Early Spring 2026

Wage: $19.55-$22.85/hr

Other Eligibility Requirements: Subject to criminal background checks and drug screening; must be eligible for work in the US

At Burns & McDonnell, the Design Technology team is not just CAD anymore! Our team has a strong, goal-oriented focus on developing the next generation of designers, coordinators, and technologists. These team-members are pivotal in the engineering and construction of high voltage electrical substations, including layout, power system analysis, and control/relay design, designing high voltage transmission structures, low voltage distribution networks, gas pipeline infrastructure, and much more. Our Design Technology team is blazing new trails and driving a culture of innovation at Burns & McDonnell, providing unlimited opportunities for growth and exploration into project execution as well as the ever-expanding world of new technologies.

Toro Construction Corp 

Orland Park, IL | Full-Time | Preconstruction Department 

Competitive Salary Based on Experience 

Position Overview 

Toro Construction Corp is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to support our growing General Contracting Division. This key team member will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, and thorough estimates for a variety of commercial and public works projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for public and private construction projects. 
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing. 
• Identify and evaluate project risks, including material, labor, and subcontractor costs. 
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing and maintain a strong database of reliable partners. 
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project conditions and scope. 
• Lead internal bid review meetings and present scope, pricing, and strategy to management. 
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents to ensure accurate transition from estimate to execution. 
• Maintain accurate records of past estimates and outcomes to improve future pricing. 
• Track industry trends, material costs, and labor rates to ensure competitive and realistic bids. 
• Participate in value engineering and scope clarification discussions as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in general contracting or commercial construction. 
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. 
• Proficiency in estimating software and tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.). 
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods. 
• Familiarity with union labor requirements and prevailing wage/public projects. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Soft Skills & Competencies 

• Attention to Detail – Accurately evaluates scope and specifications to avoid oversight. 
• Problem Solving – Identifies cost-saving opportunities and constructability issues. 
• Communication – Clearly presents estimate breakdowns and collaborates across departments. 
• Accountability – Meets deadlines and follows through on all commitments. 
• Initiative – Constantly improves estimating tools, resources, and strategies. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications 
• Health Insurance (employee coverage partially paid by company) 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
• Sales/bonus incentives may be offered based on volume awarded and performance 
• Monthly vehicle/fuel allowance (for site visits/pre-bid walkthroughs as needed) 
• Company-issued technology and estimating tools 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a dynamic company 

Why Work With Us? 

Toro Construction Corp is a family-owned, rapidly growing general contractor with deep roots in the Chicagoland construction industry. We are committed to quality, integrity, and building a team that thrives on collaboration and results. Join us and be a part of shaping the built environment with a company that values your skills and dedication. 

Apply Now 

If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented estimator who wants to be a part of a supportive and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you. 

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

Provides project document coordination and recording throughout the PreBid, Design, Construction and Closeout process. Keep in contact with the design team, project management, peer reviewers and subcontractors to determine document flow and responsibility to maintain Clayco procedural standards while customizing and improving on these standards as required by each project.

Point Person for construction documents including drawings, sketches, specs, closeout documents, contracts and change orders, etc. Logging and tracking these documents and distributing to the Project Team Members and maintaining the electronic filing system.

This person helps to troubleshoot issues that may arise with Subs, Bidders, etc., in accessing/downloading on-line documents. Candidate understands the construction process and will coordinate next steps in keeping with the policies and standards of Clayco as the project progresses.

The Specifics of the Role

• Maintain Electronic Project Files and multiple platforms.
• Assist Estimating Department in Bidding Efforts.
• Type, assemble, organize, file, distribute, etc., Project Meeting Minutes, Bid Packages, Submittal Packages, Drawings, Contracts, Change Orders, etc.
• Create and maintain Distribution Lists in PMWeb.
• Manage and adjust workflows for standardized processes with the direction of the project team.
• Enter new companies and update company information in PMWeb, and elsewhere, as necessary.
• Assist in format and content of project specific reports as requested.
• Follow up with Subcontractors, Designers, and Suppliers for submittals, executed contracts, change orders, closeouts, etc.
• Request, assemble and submit the closeout documents to the owner and to archive.
• Maintain company standards and procedures for the Project and follow up with the team to ensure they are being followed.
• Assist in data searches of previous projects.

Requirements

• Experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Two-year degree in business administration or related associates degree is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including document management system, Word, Excel, and Outlook, and willingness to regularly update skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent listening skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent and efficient quality of work.
• Able to be flexible with work hours

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?

• 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 $55,000 - $70,000 +/- annually.

Summary

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing construction schedules to support successful project execution across all phases of electrical construction projects. This role partners with project managers, field leadership, and construction operations teams to identify critical path activities, monitor progress, and proactively address schedule risks. By providing accurate forecasting, productivity analysis, and schedule reporting, the Project Scheduler enables informed decision-making to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What you’ll do:

Schedule Development and Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar).

• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to gather schedule inputs related to material procurement, labor planning, and installation sequencing.

• Identify and manage critical path activities to support timely execution of project milestones.

• Process schedule updates, revisions, and logic changes as projects evolve.

• Document scheduling processes and maintain accurate schedule records.

Project Timeline Coordination and Analysis

• Define sequencing and methods of work for electrical installations within the overall construction schedule.

• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to track performance against plan.

• Identify potential schedule constraints, delays, and labor impacts, and assist with mitigation strategies.

• Prepare progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and manpower projections to support forecasting and planning.

Reporting and Productivity Insights

• Analyze field installation data to identify trends, productivity impacts, and schedule variances.

• Prepare and distribute schedule and progress reports to project teams and construction leadership.

• Prepare and present succinct schedule summaries with potential risks for executive management.
• • Support construction operations with forecasting tools that enable proactive planning and resource allocation.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain frequent, open communication with project teams, general foremen, and project delivery partners.

• Keep stakeholders informed of schedule status, key milestones, and risks.• Support project teams in making data-driven decisions related to schedule and execution.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required.
• • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Scheduler in construction or a related industry.
• • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software.
• • Demonstrated experience developing and managing schedules for large, multi-phase construction projects.
• • Solid knowledge of electrical construction; data center construction experience preferred.
• • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret schedule data and identify trends.
• • Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• • Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to influence project outcomes.

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification preferred.

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work performed in both office and active construction site environments.

• Occasional site visits to local Chicagoland jobsites.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during office and field activities.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success

• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace

• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

• A values-based working environment:

E: Everyone United

N: Nurture Communication

E: Enforce Accountability

R: Relationships Matter

G: Growth and Development

Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.

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 Ventana

As part of the Clayco family, Ventana designs, supplies, and installs high-performing curtain wall façade systems. By working closely with the design team, we can ensure a competitively priced façade that is water and airtight and allows for optimal thermal control of the interior space. Traditionally, the façade is one of the major risk factors on any building, and the team at Ventana has a proven track record of taking the risk and delivering superior façade systems that guarantee long-term performance.

The Role We Want You For

Ventana is currently seeking a Cost Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team (Direct report to Director of Cost Management) to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, billings and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.

The Specifics of the Role

• Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (General Contractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule and overall project management process.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management Degree
• Minimum of 2 years in the construction industry
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, dataServ, excel, JDE, Microsoft Bi Variance, etc.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
• PMP certification would be ideal.

Some Things You Should Know

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

Why Clayco and Ventana?

• 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 $70,000 - $80,000 +/- 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

As an Assistant Superintendent, you will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide. The Assistant Superintendent will have input in the planning and oversight of the job including scheduling of manpower, obtaining tools and materials needed, filing permits and other documents, and advising on budget expenditures. The Assistant Superintendent will also provide on-site supervision of the daily workload, job site safety, receiving and storing of tools and supplies, and the reporting of all of these aspects to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent is expected to work diligently to educate themselves with Clayco on site Superintendent and Operations Manager duties to take the next step to becoming a Superintendent.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 0-5 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design-build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk unlevel terrain on the job sites several times a day, scale scaffolding and temporary stairs measuring many stories in height.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs.

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 $60,000 - $70,000 +/- 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 Site Safety Manager will provide support to the Project Staff and the Clayco safety team in an effort to execute corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. In addition to your project responsibilities, you shall participate in and complete all assignments designated to you. This will include, but is not limited to, assisting in development of a zero injury safety culture on each project, conducting at least weekly documented jobsite safety inspections, effectively communicate orientations for all new project workers, assist with and review subcontractor daily pre-task safety analysis, actively promote and participate in daily stretch and flex program, identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents, support corporate goals and initiatives, emphasize and support proactive safety such as near miss/hazard reporting, coach and recognize workers on safe work methods, report all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols and be a champion in motivating workers to perform their jobs safely! Your responsibilities will be all encompassing for each project you will be dedicated to.

The Specifics of the Role

• Assist in development of the project safety program.
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for new project employees. Administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
• Attend all initial meetings with the project staff and subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the project safety program.
• Manage larger projects up to $160M.
• Client interfacing.
• Manage other Clayco Safety Supervisors on the project.
• Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with each subcontractor representatives to establish safety procedures prior to subcontractor’s activity on site.
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with subcontractor representatives and with project staff to ensure proper compliance.
• Facilitate training for site personnel and ensure that standards are per the OSHA/Clayco and in compliance with Federal and State standards.
• Ensure and maintain a log of each subcontractor toolbox safety meeting.
• Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project safety program requirements.
• Ensure that each subcontractor designates a safety representative that is properly trained in subcontractor’s scope of work and has the proper authority to correct safety issues.
• Conduct regular daily and weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe acts or practices.
• Assist the Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing proper fire prevention, evacuation, and fire control procedures.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Establish and maintain all required safety records.
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting and attend project staff meetings to brief on safety issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working on Microsoft Projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
• 6-12 years of safety experience or combination of education and years of experience in building construction, with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques.
• 10+ years of field experience minimum.
• OSHA 30-hour construction accreditation.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is a plus.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work at heights, able to climb ladders, access/inspect scaffolding and roof areas.
• Noise level is usually moderate to very loud.
• Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical ability to safely navigate active construction sites. This may include but is not limited to climbing permanent and temporary stairs or ladders, using construction personnel hoists, ascending and descending ladders, and maneuvering through areas under construction. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.
• Must be able to walk long distances, stand for extended periods without support, and work at various heights as required.
• Ability to access and inspect elevated areas such as scaffolding, rooftops, and other high structures.
• Possess sufficient visual acuity to perform essential job functions such as, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to varying noise levels ranging from moderate to high, which may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and other unpredictable weather.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position will service our clients in Chicago, IL.
• 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 $90,000 - $115,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Location: Chicago, IL

My client, a well-established drywall subcontractor, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Project Manager Estimator to join their growing team. This position plays an important role in supporting commercial construction projects from initial bid through completion, ensuring accuracy in cost estimating, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the successful delivery of every project.

My client is open to training the right candidate who has a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a passion for the construction industry. A degree in Construction Management or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and bids for drywall and framing scopes within commercial construction projects
• Manage and support projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Coordinate with general contractors, field teams, and suppliers to ensure overall project success
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and project documentation
• Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of work
• Track project progress, identify risks, and assist with problem solving
• Support field operations to help ensure on time and on budget project completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is required
• Interest or experience in drywall, framing, or commercial construction
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents training provided
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn estimating and project management software
• Positive attitude and eagerness to grow with an established team
• What’s Offered

If this sounds like a great fit for your experience and goals, please send your resume to .

About Us

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

About CRG

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

The Role We Want You For

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

The Specifics of the Role

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

Requirements

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

Some Things You Should Know

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

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• : Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• : Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, , Student Housing Business, , Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

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

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $110,000 - $140,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Project Manager – Mission Critical

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity:

Are you a proven leader in the construction industry with a passion for delivering complex Data Center projects? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and strategic thinking are rewarded? We are seeking a Project Manager to lead major design/build Data Center construction projects as part of a growing, national team.

This is a high-impact role that combines project execution with leadership, client engagement, and process improvement. You’ll oversee a team of project managers and work cross-functionally to ensure successful outcomes from preconstruction through project closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Manage multiple Mission Critical construction projects from design through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor project managers and support staff, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Preconstruction & Estimating: Oversee project estimating, subcontractor prequalification, and early design coordination.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, leading presentations, progress meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to planning efforts focused on growing the Mission Critical project portfolio, including process optimization and business development input.
• Resource Planning: Coordinate labor needs, material procurement, and field support across multiple projects and teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to ensure consistency, efficiency, and profitability on Data Center builds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 10–15 years of experience in commercial construction, with a strong focus on Data Center projects
• Proven experience delivering design/build projects
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with construction management tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6) is a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed for project oversight

Why Join This Team:

• Be part of a rapidly growing national construction group delivering impactful Mission Critical projects
• Work in a culture that values transparency, accountability, and innovation
• Influence strategic direction, team development, and client relationships
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and full benefits package
• Opportunity to take on executive-level responsibilities in a dynamic and supportive environment

If you're a hands-on leader with deep Mission Critical construction experience looking to make a broader impact, we want to hear from you.

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 Associate / Senior Associate – Capital Markets supports CRG’s regional offices, Capital Markets team, and senior leadership through financial analysis of new development opportunities, active projects, and the broader CRG development platform. The role will focus primarily on CRG’s industrial platform, with potential exposure over time to data centers, residential/student housing, and other asset classes.

Key responsibilities include underwriting development opportunities using Excel-based pro forma models, supporting the disposition process for completed projects, assisting with Investment Committee materials, and preparing monthly reporting packages for investors and lenders. The role also contributes to internal reporting and analysis related to CRG’s development pipeline and overall portfolio performance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial modeling capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to contribute thoughtful questions, insights, and recommendations.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead underwriting for new development opportunities; prepare excel-based financial models including in-depth financial and sensitivity analysis, valuations, and investor return modeling.
• Assist with raising joint venture equity and construction loans to capitalize new projects; prepare marketing materials, aid in capital partner diligence, and closing.
• Support regional development teams in preparing Investment Committee submissions.
• Prepare external reports on project progress for joint venture partners.
• Help administer joint ventures and construction loans by facilitating capital partner approvals for key project decisions and milestones.
• Assist in responding to lease RFPs and modeling potential leases’ impact on returns.
• Help drive the successful execution of dispositions; work with brokers to assemble marketing materials, assist with buyer diligence, closing, and calculation of distribution waterfalls.
• Help drive business insights and optimal decision making via asset, portfolio, and fund-level reporting, analytics, and dashboards
• Conduct market research for covered markets, including benchmarking and competitive supply analysis. This position is expected to develop first-hand expertise of market dynamics, competing projects, and overall activity in assigned markets in order to underwrite and value development projects.
• Assist with weekly Investment Committee process; assemble and distribute weekly packages, assist with meeting minutes.
• Support Financial Planning & Analysis with updated pro formas and other key project information for various internal reporting deliverables.
• Assist Fund Management and Investor Relations with quarterly and ad hoc reporting for investors in CRG-sponsored funds.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, portfolio management, brokerage, or lending; industrial experience is a plus by not required.
• Must understand complex pro forma cash flows and valuation models. Experience with joint venture equity structures and waterfall mods is a plus but not required.
• Proven financial analysis and valuation capability (NPV, IRR, lease comparison, ROI, DCF Modeling, Payback, etc.) with highly advanced Excel modeling skills, including the accurate underwriting and modeling of large ground-up developments. Additional data aggregation and analysis skills (such as portfolio rollups and sensitivities) are a plus.
• Desire to learn and become well-versed in the market dynamics and fundamentals of covered regions.
• General understanding of the development process and key due diligence items (title, survey, environmental, zoning, entitlements).
• Intellectual curiosity, process-improvement mindset, and ability to learn, implement, and leverage AI-driven solutions and non-Excel based software / systems where appropriate.
• “How can I help”, team-oriented mentality.

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 $125,000 - $150,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. The candidate will be familiar with our competitive advantages as an organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process. 

Duties:

·  Review Drawings, Project plans, requirements and specifications

·  Perform cost Estimating and Project Take Offs

·  Join Estimators and Ownership on site visits, pre-bids and client meetings

·  Track Job Hours, Machine Logs, Field Notes

·  Help manage change orders, Field Tickets and Trucking Tickets, project closeout documents

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

·  2+ years construction experience, internships, or field experience

·  Background in earthwork

·  Knowledge of construction means and methods

·  Basic understanding of accounting principals

·  Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

·  Organized and detail oriented

·  Ability to meet deadlines

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Bowa Construction is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm built on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. With a team of industry experts experienced in general contracting, design-build, and construction management, we deliver every project with passion and purpose. We are driven by the long-term impact our work has on the communities we serve.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Construction Project Executive at Bowa Construction, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-value healthcare construction projects across multiple regions. These projects may include hospitals, medical office buildings, specialty clinics, and other mission-critical healthcare facilities. This executive leadership role requires deep expertise in healthcare construction, strong operational oversight, and the ability to manage projects within highly regulated environments.

You will be responsible for overall project performance from preconstruction through closeout, while maintaining strong relationships with healthcare clients, design partners, and internal teams. This role also supports healthcare market growth, procurement strategy, and company-wide operational initiatives across BOWA’s portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as the primary executive point of contact for healthcare clients, owners, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and planning sessions to ensure alignment on scope, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development efforts within the healthcare sector by strengthening client relationships and identifying repeat and future opportunities.

Project Oversight & Execution

• Provide strategic oversight across the full project lifecycle, including preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and closeout.
• Lead execution of healthcare projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards, infection control requirements, and healthcare regulatory guidelines.
• Partner closely with field leadership and project management teams across regions to drive performance, accountability, safety, and collaboration.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and oversee senior project managers, project managers, engineers, and support staff across multiple healthcare projects and locations.
• Facilitate regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to build strong and capable project teams.
• Foster a culture of integrity, inclusion, accountability, and excellence throughout all phases of project delivery.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, billing, and cash flow management.
• Lead contract strategy, subcontractor negotiations, procurement planning, and vendor partnerships specific to healthcare work.
• Ensure project financials align with company goals, reporting standards, and executive leadership expectations.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Champion the use of construction technology, lean construction principles, and best practices tailored to healthcare environments.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing systems, processes, and lessons learned across healthcare projects to improve consistency and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, with 8+ years experience delivering healthcare projects.
• Proven track record managing complex healthcare facilities valued at $50M+ from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction requirements, including regulatory compliance, permitting, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary project teams across multiple geographic areas.
• Advanced knowledge of contracts, procurement strategies, scheduling, and construction financial management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead executive-level discussions and maintain strong client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Advanced certifications such as PMP, CCM, or LEED are preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with 80% employer contribution
• Performance-Based Bonuses as a percentage of base salary
• Parental Leave
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Senior Product Manager

James Hardie Building Products

Location: Chicago, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

This position is based at our offices in Chicago, IL. Relocation support is available.

The expectation is that this position would be primarily in-office or at our other business locations at least 4 days per week with flexibility to work from home or remotely on occasion. Position will require moderate travel (25-35%).

An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.

The Product Management Team for the Deck & Accessories category has responsibility for the overall lifecycle, sales and financial performance of these products. These include the full line of Deck, Porch, Accessories and Adjacencies (e.g. decking substructure).

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management for the Deck & Accessories, this role will have direct responsibility for all of our fastener products within the decking product category as well as certain fasteners for the Exteriors category (e.g. AZEK Trim). These products include primarily mechanical fasteners (screws, clamps/clips, etc.) made of metal or plastic composites, as well as the tools or systems used for installing these fasteners.

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the creation of a product roadmap, market/competitive research and analysis, new product development and testing, technical support, supplier management (co-owned with our Sourcing Team), pricing/profitability analysis and product rationalization. The Product Manager is ultimately the subject matter expert for their category and responsible for the financial results of the product line and must ensure that the product line is meeting the goals of the company. The Product Management team members are also advocates for our customers and continually find ways to add value to all stakeholders responsible for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, sales and installation of the product.

AZEK does not directly manufacture any of the fasteners that we sell today. However, we do play a direct, leading role in the product development process from concept, product definition, design/engineering, development and testing. Therefore, this position works primarily with key supplier-partners, outside engineering/design resources and AZEK’s Legal (IP), Sourcing and R&D/Applications organizations to drive the development and testing of these products. The Product Manager also works cross-functionally to successfully launch new products to the market and manages the complete life-cycle of existing products.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping to drive sales growth and gross margin improvement of our products. This candidate should be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, focus on the technical and other details and drive cross-functional execution for the category while also understanding and engaging at the strategic level as well. Finally, the candidate will also display a strong commitment to our Core Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the Product Management, Sales, Sourcing and overall business leadership teams to develop a successful product and business strategy for the assigned products, including a multi-generational product roadmap.
• Lead the execution of that strategy for the Fasteners product category. This includes engaging cross-functionally across all aspects of product development and on-going product management (product development, manufacturing, logistics, quality, code compliance, applications testing, marketing, sales, customer service, demand forecasting, reporting and analysis, margin improvement, pricing and promotions, including event support).
• Engage with and effectively lead/manage outside engineering, product design, development, testing and other technical service providers and suppliers as applicable. Conduct regular business and project reviews with suppliers.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc analysis of product line performance (sales trends, regional and geographic customer analysis, revenue, margin and other basic financial and performance metrics). Conduct monthly business reviews using that information and analysis combined with on-going market and competitive analysis.
• Become the subject matter expert within the product category for the business and provide input and support to the Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and SIOP/Supply Chain teams.
• Conduct regular product data audits/maintenance, product costing and pricing support.
• Help to develop (and occasionally deliver) training programs to be used to educate the sales team, distributors, dealers and contractors on the features, benefits and applications of our products.
• Partner with the Product Marketing team to update all sales, marketing and technical collateral including product literature, sample materials, displays, sales presentations and collateral, product databases, installation guides and installation videos, technical data sheets and AIA presentations.
• Work with our Technical Services and Installation/Applications teams to develop and conduct product qualification testing, installation and other field tests and of new and existing products.
• Identify and evaluate new and emerging fastener technologies to determine potential product, strategic and business fit.

Position Qualifications:

• Team/Cultural Fit: Self-motivated, hard-working, intellectually curious, willing and happy to roll-up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, driven to succeed individually but also as a team (e.g. help yourself and help others), ability to figure out how to get things done without “ownership” of resources or organizational power.Ability to make and hit commitments and deadlines. Responsive to changing business priorities or short-term business needs without losing focus on what’s most important for the long term.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in product design, mechanical engineering or a related field; MBA desired.Equivalent work experience, aptitude and a strong track record of success in technical and product development roles would also be considered in lieu of a technical degree.

• Skills: Strong project management skills, cross-functional coordination and communication, financial/analytical acumen, customer orientation, strategic and execution mindset. Strong computer skills to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ad-hoc reporting tools. Technical engineering and design software skills strongly preferred (e.g. Solidworks).

• Experience: 7+ years in Product Design, Engineering, Product Management or demonstrated experience over a longer time frame and across other business functions that are directly related to the core responsibilities of the position (e.g. Project management, operations, marketing). Direct experience with management of tangible products such as building materials is a plus. Experience with ERP software tools is a plus.

Compensation for roles at James Hardie varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role is $140,000 to $150,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.

The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit The AZEK Company’s acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!

About Us

Ventana designs, supplies, and installs high-performing curtain wall façade systems. By working closely with the design team, we can ensure a competitively priced façade that is water and air-tight and allows for optimal thermal control of the interior space. Traditionally, the façade is one of the major risk factors on any building, and the team at Ventana has a proven history of taking the risk and delivering superior façade systems that guarantee long-term performance.

The Role We Want You For

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion. These phases include: scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, the handling of owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project closeout.

The Specifics of the Role

• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
• Assist Superintendent in the management of subcontractors.
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract.
• Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process.
• Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report.
• Contribute to the analyzing and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.
• Monitor project labor.
• Report and track equipment needs.
• Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects.
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affirmative Action programs.
• Participate in the project’s quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 0 to 5 years of experience.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work is a plus.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Successful internships or Project Engineering experience on projects of at least 5 million dollars (design build preferred) is a plus.
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Ventana and 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).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 +/- annually, based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• 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!

• Represent and demonstrate the values of F.H. Paschen: tenacity, versatility, ingenuity and pride.
• Responsible for the management of the entire project, including scheduling, purchasing, quality and safety.
• Ability to participate in preconstruction services, including estimating and value engineering
• Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders
• Collaborate with other Project Manager(s) to find alternative solutions
• Collaborate and monitor Superintendent(s) performance on contracts and/or work orders
• Review and approve Assistant Project Manager proposals
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners
• Point of contact for project management staff, architects, subcontractors, owners, engineers and more
• Understand details of project scope of work
• Create and maintain project cost reports
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners
• Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent
• Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
• Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements
• Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
• Other duties as assigned
  

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering and / or 6-10 years of construction experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction, design, cost reporting and cash flow management.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, Scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Experience with a general contractor is required
• Experience with Transit/Rail/CTA
  

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription
  

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 $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023 Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Mechanical Preconstruction Director will be responsible for taking the lead on a particular estimate(s) and providing direction to other team members. Is responsible for accurately calculating project costs by preparing budgets for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/ Process Piping/BMS. Budgeting efforts are for projects in pursuit and those awarded to the company. Successful candidates will be very well organized, have excellent communication skills and be computer literate. Must have prior experience in the construction industry and advanced knowledge to perform quantity takeoff. The project pursuits will be focused around larger more technically complex work such as EV, Semiconductor, Food & Beverage Manufacturing facilities, etc.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for bidding work accurately, competitively, and on time.
• Review of all RFP or design documents to establish a complete understanding of requested scope of work. Develop RFI lists for project clarifications. Emphasis of work will include more complicated, larger projects.
• Coordination with project team to provide take off and estimating, constructability analyses, value engineering, cost control, scope reviews etc.
• Ability to estimate and “fill in the gaps” for complete pricing when only conceptual design documents are available.
• Take off all materials and prices, identify subcontractor involvement, solicit subcontractor and/or manufacturer prices and estimate direct field labor.
• Assist internal team members who are responsible for building positive working relationships with local and national material suppliers and equipment vendors to provide current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Assist internal team members in maintaining positive working relationships with local and national Electrical /Technology/LV System subcontractors to verify market conditions and labor issues.
• Assist internal team members responsible in maintaining current subcontractor and material costs within our estimating software.
• Contribute in creating data to be used for conceptual estimating measures, such as, man-hours and/or cost per lineal foot, per square foot, by system, by spec, by building type, etc.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience as an estimator in electrical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Trimble on-screen takeoff software is preferred.
• Ability to review bid documents and offer design critique and/or VE opportunities
• Must work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Must have demonstrated success in leadership, safety awareness, good follow-up skills, coaching, and teamwork
• Effective written/oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills

Some things you should know:

• Our clients and projects are nationwide
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does